University of Bristol launches interactive platform to connect new students and staff to the city’s diverse heritage
Further information
CARGO Movement: Background
CARGO Movement is a creative collective developing digital heritage resources for public and education settings. These include the “CARGO Classroom” learning tools and The Peoples Platform (peoplesplatform.co.uk), an interactive public art experience. CARGO’s founders have long been dedicated to broadening Bristol’s understanding of its History in relation to the Transatlantic Slave Trade and its living legacy, which continues to shape the lives of Bristolians today. CARGO projects are designed to inspire all communities to connect with one another on equal terms, to bring missing narratives to light, and to visualise a future full of pride and possibility.
CARGO Creative Team
Lawrence Hoo, Writer, Executive Producer
Lawrence Hoo is an internationally published poet. In 2018 Lawrence was awarded an MTM Award for services to the Arts in Bristol, and a RISE award for Arts, Community and Entertainment. His storytelling is influenced by the impact of social imbalance on minority communities.
Chaz Golding, Creative Director
Senior Creative at Bristol/London design agency Hello Charlie, which creates visual media for broadcast and live events to the highest professional standards. Chaz has collaborated with the National Theatre, Kanye West, BAFTA and the MTV Awards.
Massive Attack, Creative Partner
Massive Attack are CARGO’s Creative Partners and have been a pioneering, globally celebrated Bristolian band since the early 90s, selling over 11 million copies of their music worldwide.
CARGO is a response to:
1. A national public will to address Britain’s connection with the slave trade
2. Inequalities in cultural engagement statistics, in representation in the UK curriculum and in representation within the UK heritage workforce.
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