Black Lives in 18th and 19th Century Britain

Ignatius Sancho, 1768 British writer and composer
by Thomas Gainsborough
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ignatius_Sancho

Event:     Discussion led by Kate Jorgensen and Alice Villaseñor
Title:       Exploring Black Lives in 18th and 19th Century Britain
When:     March 15, 2025
Where:   In Person at Pittsford Barnes & Noble, Community Room

We will discuss a BBC Radio 4 series hosted by scholar Gretchen Gerzina. Dr. Gerzina travels to different locations in England, Wales, and Scotland to interview experts about Black people living in the United Kingdom in the 18th and 19th centuries. 

Before our meeting, please review one or both of the following compilations:

Omnibus 1: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b07x15n5

Omnibus 2: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b07yqp3v

Hope to see you there!