Bi-centenary of the Abolition of the Slave Trade

Celebrate the bicentenary of the abolition of the slave trade as renowned geneticists unravel the DNA with Tim Campbell, the winner of The Apprentice in 2005, and Cedric Barber, a white descendant of Samuel Johnson’s servant. The event tackles the issues surrounding tracing genetic lineage and the legacy of slavery. Questions raised will include: Is DNA the key to finding your African or European roots? Can genetic testing give you a better sense of who you are? This event has been curated by Prof. Elizabeth Anionwu, Head, The Mary Seacole Centre for Nursing Practice.

Speakers include:
Cedric Barber, descendant of Samuel Johnson’s servant Francis Barber, London
Caroline Bressey, co-curator of London and Slavery Gallery Museum, The Docklands
Tim Campbell, winner of The Apprentice 2005, London
Peter Forster, geneticist, Roots for Real
Mark Thomas, geneticist, University College London

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