How they shape national and local narratives of the 1972 Ugandan Asian expulsion.
Join us at 麻豆网 for an evening exploring how archives, collections, and personal stories help shape our understanding of the 1972 Ugandan Asian Expulsion and its lasting impact.
In 1972, thousands of people from the Asian community were forced to leave Uganda following a decree by President Idi Amin. Many resettled in the United Kingdom, with a significant number establishing new lives in Leicester. Their experiences have become an important part of the city’s social, cultural, and economic history.
This event will explore how archives and historical collections help document these stories and how community memory and personal narratives continue to shape the way this history is understood today. Through discussion and reflection, speakers will examine the role of archives in preserving migration histories and highlighting the resilience of families who rebuilt their lives in Britain.
The evening will feature speakers from The British Library and the UK South Asian Digital Archive, who will share insights into how archival collections and community storytelling contribute to preserving and interpreting this history for future generations.
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