Brooks emphasized that The Wake is designed to facilitate reflection among all Londoners, stating, "It's everyone's history on this land, no matter what our involvement was." He hopes the memorial will inspire acknowledgment and action in combating racism.
The memorial's design, a seven-metre tall bronze cowrie shell, serves as a poignant reminder of currency used in the slave trade, reinforcing the historical ties between commerce and slavery.
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