The Sam Sharpe Lecture 2026

 

The Sam Sharpe lectures seek to broaden and advance the legacy of Sam Sharpe by exploring subjects in mission, race, class, and injustice.

Tuesday 27 October – 18:30 

Hosted by Bell Addy Ribberio MP at House of Commons London


Wednesday 28 October  - 19:00

City Hall, College Green, Bristol 
 

This year's Sam Sharpe Lecture will be delivered by Revd Merlyn Hyde Riley
 

 

‘Subverting Empire: Lessons from Same Sharpe on institutional Injustice and Church Responsibility'

 

Join the Sam Sharpe Project for this year's annual lecture with Reverend Merlyn Hyde Riley , General Secretary of the Jamaica Baptist Union

The Sam Sharpe Partners are delighted to invite you to the 2026 Annual Sam Sharpe Lecture.

This year, we welcome Reverend Merlyn Hyde Riley, General Secretary of the Jamaica Baptist Union.

This year's lecture title is 'Subverting Empire: Lessons from Sam Sharpe on Institutional Injustice and Church Responsibility.'

Click here to book your place now.