Honouring Our Communities: Our Stories, Our Legacy

Celebrating the significant contribution of the Black community to everyday life in Dundee. Honouring Our Communities: Our Stories, Our Legacy Date: Thursday 29th October 2026 Time: 15:00-17:00 Location: The Global Room, College Hall, University of Dundee, Dundee, DD1 4HN This event celebrates the significant contribution of the Black community to everyday life in Dundee. From supporting families, promoting wellbeing through bringing people together, raising cultural awareness and inspiring younger generations, our Black community overcomes adversity to impact on the everyday life of people in Dundee. Through the art of storytelling, we will hear about the legacies that key figures and groups within the Black community are creating. This event is free and open to the university community and wider public. Speakers: Stella Digba - Senior Charge Nurse, Ninewells Hospital, Dundee Professor Joseph Akunna - Professor in Water and Environmental Engineering, Abertay University Priscilla Gillespie - CEO & Director, Shine Like A Diamond KE CIC Preye Blessing Akpasigbe – First Pass Football Academy Manager Christabel Lumbasi - Chemotherapy Nurse & Inclusion & Diversity Manager, Hope For Families