Wendy Lewis joins Virmala to discuss the inaugural African Emancipation Conference, taking place on Monday, July 27, under the theme What Does Emancipation Mean to You?
She shares what inspired the new initiative, what attendees can expect from the evening’s panel discussions and cultural performances, and why creating spaces for meaningful conversations about African heritage, history and identity remains important. The interview also highlights how the conference complements this year’s Emancipation celebrations and its vision for the future.