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Trafficked and Black Britannia are two thought-provoking exhibitions which highlight the continuing issues of slavery since the abolition of the British slave trade 200 years ago.

Trafficked

Trafficked tells the personal stories of people effected by modern-day slavery. The exhibition includes a series of photographs and interactive exhibits and also highlights the work that is being done in the fight against human trafficking.

John Conteh. Photograph by John Ferguson

It is over 200 years since the abolition of the British Slave Trade however millions of men, women and children are bought, sold and enslaved across the world today.

It is the fastest growing form of organised crime and the exhibition highlights cases where people have been forced into labour, sexual exploitation, street begging, credit card and drug crime.

The exhibition is produced in partnership with the global organisation Stop The Traffik.

Black Britannia

Black Britannia showcases 30 inspirational portraits of Black Britons by photographer John Ferguson and celebrates their contribution to culture and public life over the last few decades.

Celebrities such as Lewis Hamilton, Frank Bruno, Charlie Williams and Ms Dynamite feature alongside surgeons, teachers and fire-fighters.

Lewis Hamilton. Photograph by John Ferguson

Each photograph shows the strength of character and determination of the individuals who have succeeded in their chosen field and proved themselves as rolemodels.

Black achievers from Liverpool also feature in the exhibition. Boxer John Conteh, who was the first British Boxer to hold the World Light Heavyweight crown in 25 years and Gloria Hyatt, founder of the country’s first independent school to cater for Black and racial minority pupils and Liverpool’s first black headteacher.

John Ferguson said: “Growing up, I had my own heroes who helped me challenge prejudice in my own life.

“This exhibition is my own attempt to give something to the next generation of young Black people”.

Trafficked runs from 31 July 2009 and Black Britannia runs from
7 August 2009. Both exhibitions are open until February 2010.

International Slavery Museum, Albert Dock, Liverpool.
Admission: Free
Open: 10:00 – 17:00
More info: 0151 478 4499