We’re hugely excited to be welcoming Dr Mariama Williams to Scotland this November! Dr Williams, former head of the Jamaican Debt Network, is an expert in a range global economic justice issues, and will be taking part in a number of events around Scotland. We hope to see you at one or more of these great events!
Monday 10th November – Glasgow
Join us for a screening of the innovative documentary ‘The Price of Memory’ charting the quest for slavery reparations in Jamaica. This will be followed by a brief discussion with Dr Williams. Places are limited, so make sure you book!
Tuesday 11th November – Aberdeen and Kirkcaldy
At lunchtime we’ll be teaming up with the Shared Planet student society to hold a roundtable discussion on Economic Justice at the Student Association – over a delicious bowl of soup! All are welcome to attend whether or not you’re a student – details here.
Then in the evening we’ll be at a public meeting at Bennochy Church in Kirkcaldy – this will be a great opportunity to hear more about the fight for debt justice, and meet Dr Williams. No need to book – just come along for an interesting evening! Find out more information here.
Wednesday 12th November – Edinburgh
On Wednesday we’ll be hosting a public meeting at the Scottish Parliament, sponsored by Jean Urquhart MSP. We would love to have as many supporters there as possible, but spaces are limited, so please reserve yours by emailing Alys
[…] 10th November, GLASGOW, 6pm The Price of Memory – Free film screening at Glasgow City Chambers Documentary film about reparations and the legacy of slavery in Jamaica, including the Rastafarian quest for repatriation. Nominated for Best Documentary for Trinidad & Tobago Film Festival 2014, Official Selection Pan African Film Festival 2014 and Official Selection Africa in Motion Film Festival 2014 – this is a great chance to see this innovative film in the intimate setting of Glasgow City Council. After the film there will be the opportunity to hear briefly from Dr Mariama Williams, former head of the Jamaican Debt Network about the struggle for global debt justice and the links between historic and economic slavery. Tickets are free but you must book your place here: https://priceofmemory.eventbrite.com http://www.jubileescotland.org.uk/debt-justice-expert-visits-scotland/ […]