Memorial 2007 Annual Lecture 2026: “Reparations or Bust: The Struggle for Recognition and Reparative Justice
CITY / COUNTRY: LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM.
Date: 12/08/2026.
Memorial 2007 Annual Lecture 2026: “Reparations or Bust: The Struggle for Recognition and Reparative Justice:
“Historical recognition, reparations and the struggle for reparative justice, with a focus on slavery, colonial legacies and racial inequality”.
The Memorial 2007 Annual Lecture 2026, titled “Reparations or Bust: The Struggle for Recognition and Reparative Justice”, features Patrick Vernon exploring the ongoing struggle for historical recognition and reparatory justice. The lecture examines the lasting impact of slavery, colonialism and racial injustice, while highlighting the importance of acknowledging historical wrongs. It also considers the role of activism, public memory and political engagement in advancing reparations. Through this discussion, the lecture seeks to encourage reflection on historical accountability, social justice and the need for meaningful action.
Historical Context: The struggle for reparations has deep historical roots in campaigns against slavery, colonialism and racial discrimination. For generations, activists, scholars and communities have called for recognition, justice and redress for the lasting consequences of these injustices. In Britain, reparations campaigns have also highlighted the country’s historical involvement in the transatlantic slave trade and colonial exploitation. These efforts have strengthened public discussions about historical memory, institutional responsibility and racial inequality. Against this background, the Memorial 2007 Annual Lecture 2026 provides an opportunity to examine the continuing demand for reparative justice and the importance of turning recognition into meaningful action.
Organiser:
- Institute of Commonwealth Studies.
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