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Breaking Digital Barriers
How SEMPER Scotland, Forth Valley Police and Vodafone Helped Uplift Communities Black History Month is celebrated every year in...
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Nov 3, 20233 min read
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The University of Glasgow and its Historical Connections to Slavery
Introduction: The University of Glasgow, a prestigious institution of higher education located in Scotland, has a complex history that...
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Oct 24, 20232 min read
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Understanding Immigration and Migration: Challenges and Empathy in Scotland
Immigration and migration have played a vital role in building nations throughout history. They have brought diversity, innovation, and...
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Oct 20, 20233 min read
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Uncovering the Untold Stories Behind Our City's Statues: David Hume Statue
Please be advised that this article contains quotes that were prevalent at the time and may contain racist language. We do not condone or...
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Oct 19, 20233 min read
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In Conversation With - Sir Geoff Palmer
Sir Geoff Palmer, a Chancellor and Human Rights Activist, shares his personal journey from Jamaica to London and his experiences with...
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Oct 17, 20231 min read
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We are Institutionally racist, BUT CAN WE TALK ABOUT IT?
Having race-related conversations in the workplace can be a powerful and inspiring experience. It allows us to expand our perspectives,...
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Oct 15, 20231 min read
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Connecting and Rethinking the Histories of Slavery and the Scottish Highlands
This video is from an event for Black History Month, featuring three speakers who are experts in the history of slavery and its...
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Oct 9, 20231 min read
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To abolish racism in Scotland, we need to address the structures that perpetuate it.
By Pheona Matovu In this article, Pheona Matovu discusses the ongoing existence of racism in Scotland and the need to address the...
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Oct 6, 20232 min read
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Exploring "A Corner of Pakistan in Scotland" by Hamish Johnston
Enhancing Police Understanding of Community History Introduction: In the written work of Hamish Johnston titled "A Corner of Pakistan in...
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Oct 5, 20232 min read
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Uncovering the Untold Stories Behind Our City's Statues
Henry Dundas Statue Introduction: The statue of Henry Dundas, located in the heart of Edinburgh, has been controversial for many years....
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Oct 4, 20233 min read
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Oct 4, 20220 min read
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Profiles In Focus - Professor Sir Geoff Palmer
Chancellor of Heriot Watt University, Renowned Scientist and Scotland’s first Black professor Sir Geoff was born in St. Elizabeth,...
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Oct 31, 20214 min read
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BHM WEBINAR - Presented by EMSOU's Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Board
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Oct 14, 20211 min read
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Scotland's Role in the Slave Trade
​The Slave Trade, the exploitation of Africans to labour in British colonies in America and the West Indies occurred from the late 18th...
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Oct 6, 20212 min read
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