Talk & Q&A: What does Racial Justice and Reconciliation look like?

Join us in the Cathedral Education Room for an evening exploring the legacy of Transatlantic Slavery and examples of reparative action in both the UK and the Caribbean.

The event includes a Q&A and talks, notably “From Shame to Taking Action on Reparative Justice” by John Dower, Reparations Campaigner and Cofounder of Heirs of Slavery.

Doors open at 6.30pm for an opportunity to view the Celebration of Demonstration exhibition.

The event is located within a wheelchair accessible venue. If you have any additional access requirements, please let us know how we can help. We will be taking photographs at the event so please do let us know in advance or at the beginning of the event if you do not want to be photographed. Contact: [email protected]

This event is part of Resistance, Racial Justice & Reconciliation: an exhibition and events to mark Racial Justice Sunday, 8 February 2026. ‘A Celebration of Demonstration’ is a photography exhibition exploring Black Lives Matter protests in London and Somerset. It is available to view in the Cathedral Cloisters from 3rd February – 1st March.

‘A Celebration of Demonstration’ is brought to us by Wayne Campbell, London based visual activist and award-winning designer, filmmaker, and critically acclaimed photographer. Jason Bryant and Len Copland are renowned Somerset based photographers. Viewing the exhibition is included with admission to the Cathedral.

The exhibition and events have been organised in association with Somerset African Caribbean Network.

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