Two new exhibitions at Liverpool’s International Slavery Museum

Jul 23 2009 Runcorn and Widnes Weekly News

TWO inspiring exhibitions are opening at Liverpool’s International Slavery Museum this summer.

Trafficked opens on July 31 and runs until February 2010 and Black Britannia runs from August 7 until February.

Both highlight issues of human and social injustice in the 200 years since the abolition of the slave trade.

Trafficked features contemporary photos highlighting the struggle to combat human trafficking across the world.

Through interactive aids and human stories, it reveals the victims of modern-day slavery as well as demonstrating the continuing global work to stop it.

Human trafficking is the fastest growing form of organised crime and one of the largest money- earners for criminals.

Black Britannia showcases 30 inspirational portraits of black Britons by photographer John Ferguson, celebrating their contribution to British culture and public life.

Surgeons, teachers and firefighters feature alongside celebrities such as Lewis Hamilton, Frank Bruno, John Conteh, Joan Armatrading, Charlie Williams and Ms Dynamite.

Each photograph demonstrates the individual’s strength of character and determination to succeed in their chosen field.

Ferguson seeks to present positive black role models.

Entry to the Slavery Museum, Albert Dock, is free. It is open every day from 10am-5pm. For more details, call 0151 478 4499.