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Hidden Presence: British history and the need to acknowledge true stories with African descendent casts

Sobers, Shawn

Authors

Shawn Sobers Shawn.Sobers@uwe.ac.uk
Professor of Cultural Interdisciplinary Practice



Abstract

British culture is full of legend and folklore, yet true stories about the Black presence in pre-20th century UK, which on the surface are even more fantastical than fiction, struggles to find a place in the historical British narrative. The function of story serves many roles in society, and this presentation suggests the intention of how some history remain hidden, whether as a verb or adjective, is key to lead from a society of distrust, to one of mutual acknowledgement and a more honest psychologically healthy society.

In addition to giving this presentation, I was also the Chair of the whole symposium for the day.

Citation

Sobers, S. (2013, September). Hidden Presence: British history and the need to acknowledge true stories with African descendent casts. Paper presented at Black History in Wiltshire Symposium, East Tytherton

Presentation Conference Type Conference Paper (unpublished)
Conference Name Black History in Wiltshire Symposium
Conference Location East Tytherton
Start Date Sep 14, 2013
End Date Sep 14, 2013
Publication Date Sep 14, 2013
Peer Reviewed Not Peer Reviewed
Keywords black presence, Wiltshire, black history, transatlantic slave trade
Public URL https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/927763
Related Public URLs http://www.theprisma.co.uk/2013/09/08/nigel-pocock-and-black-history-in-rural-wiltshire/
Additional Information Title of Conference or Conference Proceedings : Black History in Wiltshire Symposium