The artist behind a slavery memorial in London’s Docklands says they hope the project will serve as a place of reflection and remembrance of the millions of Africans who were enslaved, while also acting as a reminder that racism is still a part of British life.
The design by Khaleb Brooks, an American whose own ancestors were enslaved in Mississippi, was chosen by a judging panel from a shortlist of six. The memorial will sit on a site in West India Quay, one of the key entry points to the UK for commodities, such as sugar, that were produced by enslaved people.
