Wake - an interview with author Dr. Rebecca Hall

This powerful interview with Dr. Rebecca Hall hears her talk about the history of the slave trade, racism, resilience and resistance. Dr. Hall wrote 'Wake: The Hidden History of Women-Led Slave Revolts', described by The Guardian as "a must-read graphic history of women-led slave revolts". In this video, hear her talk about why it's important to learn about slavery, living in the wake of slavery, how the history of slavery is not taught in schools, and how she is reclaiming her personal history. She discusses racialised gender and women's involvement in slave revolts. This video also explores the social and political construction of history, and the relevance to the UK. "Women are badass. We fight, we've always fought." - Dr. Rebecca Hall If you want to find out more after watching this video, we highly recommend getting hold of a copy of Dr. Rebecca Hall's book, 'Wake: The Hidden History of Women-Led Slave Revolts.'