U.N. Unveils Memorial To Honor Victims Of The Transatlantic Slave Trade
U.N. Unveils Memorial To Honor Victims Of The Transatlantic Slave Trade
The commemorative site was designed by a Haitian architect and depicts a woman of African descent lying above the words “Consider the Legacy.”
posted on March 25, 2015, at 4:39 p.m.
Tamerra Griffin
BuzzFeed News Reporter
The sculpture, which is titled The Arc of Return, was designed by Haitian architect Rodney Leon. It features a woman of African descent lying on her back in a small, triangular marble space that represents the trading of slaves between Europe, the western coast of Africa, and the Americas.
Beneath the figure, the phrase “Remember the Legacy” is etched in stone.
At a ceremony held this afternoon, Ban explained that the purpose of the memorial was to serve as a reminder of the historical atrocities inflicted upon others’ human rights.
“This poignant and powerful memorial helps us to acknowledge the collective tragedy that befell millions of people. It encourages us to consider the historical legacy of slavery and, above all, it ensures that we never forget,” he said.
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