Emancipation Day 1st August
Posted on 29 February 2008 by Contributor
Emancipation Day is widely observed throughout the world during the first week of August. The Slavery Abolition Act 1833 ended slavery in the British Empire on August 1, 1834. In many countries, the Emancipation Day celebration is a part of carnivals which take place during this time.
On 1st August 2007, the Black Future Group organised an Emancipation Walk from Rothley Court to Nelson Mandela Park, in the heart of Leicester. A great many people completed the seven mile journey, which ended with the planting of the Black Future Tree next to the plaque honouring Nelson Mandela.
On 1st August this year the walk will once again take place and everyone is invited to join the Black Future Group in this celebration of Emancipation for all.
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