UNESCO International Day For Remembrance Of The Slave Trade And Its Abolition
Those of you who are committed to action may be interested in this event, promoted by Carl Snowden, a longtime civil rights activist from Annapolis.
This Day of Remembrance will be marked in Annapolis… with speeches, and activities.
From the Noon Program at Annapolis City Dock – Aug 23, 2022
Historian Janice Hays-Williams hands out rose petals…
UNESCO encourages all Heritage Sites to participate in this global remembrance. Take this opportunity to share the history of this human trade and its abolishment.
Join the Remembrance at these times –
SUNRISE/NOON/6PM Or come at sunrise and stay for the noon and 6pm events.
More information on this International Day established by UNESCO in 1997, can be found here: https://www.unesco.org/en/days/slave-trade-remembrance-day.
The City of Annapolis Press Release – https://www.annapolis.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=1495
Chesapeake Crossroads is a sponsor of this event : https://chesapeakecrossroads.org/plan-now-for-international-day-for-remembrance-of-the-slave-trade-and-its-abolition/ Contact Janice Hayes-Williams to connect and for more information about this event and the one being planned for November 2022.
Poster by Andrew Baker, Summer 2022 Intern – Office of Mayor