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The Clotilda Memorial* will honor the last African captives trafficked to the United States through the transatlantic slave trade: the Clotilda survivors. It will convey dimensions of the survivors’ lives and legacies—celebrating their resilient and determined spirits amidst violent dislocation, enslavement, and discrimination.

A special artist commission will engage the community founded by the Clotilda survivors and other formerly enslaved people—historic Africatown and the expansive diaspora—to preserve collective memory and offer public space for healing.

Share your stories, experiences, and ideas to develop collective themes which will be summarized to guide artists in their design proposals.

Your voice is an important part of the process. Sharing will help shape this work and help find the most meaningful depth and resonance.

*The final memorial title will be informed by community engagement and developed by the selected artist

Submission Process

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To prepare for your submission, please gather examples of objects, stories, and experiences that connect to the legacies of those who survived the Clotilda. These can be provided in the form of photos, audio, video, or text.

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Please provide a brief description for uploads. This will help us appropriately sort and share with artists to inspire their proposals for The Clotilda Memorial.

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Your submissions may also be used in a digital archiving effort to document the creation of the Memorial. Please reach out to theclotildamemorial@gmail.com with any questions.

Submission Form

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Your inspiration will help preserve the legacy of the Clotilda survivors, inform and provide context for artists who will design the Clotilda Memorial. Thank you for taking the time to share with us.

To prepare for your submission, please gather examples of objects, stories, images, photos, or experiences that connect to the legacies of those who survived the Clotilda. If you would like to share a video or audio file, you may provide a link or let us know if you need help sending the file.

SENSITIVITY NOTICE:

We will approach your submissions with the dignity and respect they deserve. Your participation is voluntary, and we look forward to hearing from you on how to attribute your contribution. We will only publish information with your consent.

PRIVACY & MODERATION NOTICE:

  • Your submission will be reviewed before publication
  • Portions of your submission may be used to digitally tell the story of how this memorial came to be
  • Submissions will NOT be automatically published
  • You can request removal at any time. Your data is securely stored
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