Summary: Joining together in a serious examination of the legacy of the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade (TST).
Description: Students in the Americas, Africa and Europe will join together in a serious examination of the legacy of the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade (TST) to increase awareness, to study its causes and its consequences which include the immense contributions made by Africa to the social, cultural and economic development of the Americas, the Caribbean and Europe, and to help eliminate modern forms of slavery and racism. Promoting mutual respect and intercultural dialogue is a priority.
- Facilitator(s): Wendy_Nelson-Kauffman
- Country: United States
- Languages: English, Spanish
- Student Age Level: 12-14, 15-18
- Contributions: Work toward the elimination of modern forms of slavery and racism
- Outcomes: Participants will ? Break the silence surrounding the Transatlantic Slave Trade ? Increase awareness about its causes, consequences and contributions and the importance of preserving places of memory ? Create and maintain educational, cultural and social links between schools in Europe, Africa and the Americas and Caribbean ? Promote mutual respect and intercultural dialogue among young people
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