The Wake memorial by Khaleb Brooks, shaped like a cowrie shell, commemorates the victims of the transatlantic slave trade while promoting resilience and reflection.
Khaleb's design, a large bronze cowrie shell, symbolizes both the dark history of slavery and the cultural significance of cowrie shells, reclaiming their meaning.
The creation of the memorial, funded by £500,000 from the Mayor of London, addresses London's historical role in transatlantic slavery and honors descendant communities.
Sadiq Khan emphasized the memorial's role in educating Londoners about the pain caused by slavery, underscoring the importance of recognizing shared histories in public spaces.
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