West Lothian's Historic Links to Transatlantic Slavery and Colonialism
Established in 2021, the West Lothian Legacy of Chattel Slavery Working Group is exploring local links to transatlantic slavery and colonialism.
This work was initiated in against the backdrop of the Black Lives Matter movement and a growing awareness of the role which Scotland and its people had in the history of transatlantic slavery and British colonialism.
A thematic review document [4MB] has been developed by the group. It highlights the ways in which transatlantic slavery and colonialism touched all aspects of life.
You are invited to come and be a part of the conversation and research within a community near you. Your participation in our Conversation Events will support the Working Group in making recommendations to West Lothian Council Executive. These recommendations will outline actions that might be taken to correctly and appropriately acknowledge the history of the past. It and will also help us to tackle the racial discrimination and inequalities still experienced by people from our ethnically diverse communities.
| Date | Location | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday 10 May 2023 | Howden Park Centre | 6pm - 8pm |
| Tuesday 16 May 2023 | Bathgate Academy | 6pm - 8pm |
| Thursday 18 May 2023 | Strathbrock Partnership Centre (Broxburn) | 6pm - 8pm |
| Tuesday 23 May 2023 | West Calder High School | 6pm - 8pm |
| Thursday 25 May 2023 | Linlithgow Partnership Centre | 6pm - 8pm |
| Tuesday 30 May 2023 | Whitburn Partnership Centre | 6pm - 8pm |
If you would like to attend any of these in-person sessions please complete the short Registration Form (opens new window).
You can also share your views by completing a short online survey (opens new window). This survey will be open until Friday 2 June 2023. If you would like to request a paper copy of this survey, or have any questions, please contact LegacyofSlaveryWorkingGoup@westlothian.gov.uk (opens new window).
