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Personal Stories from Dundee International Women’s Centre
In this special feature two members of Dundee International Women’s Centre (DIWC) share their stories with us. Mariam Niakaté – DIWC...
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Mar 28, 20224 min read


“Where the world meets as neighbours” – Dundee International Women’s Centre
The Dundee International Women’s Centre (DIWC) project started in 1969. As part of an outreach urban aid programme in the Hilltown area,...
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Mar 28, 20222 min read


Dundee’s Connections to American Slavery
The manufacturing of textiles is synonymous with the city of Dundee. In the second half of the 19th century, the city became known as...
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Mar 28, 20223 min read


George Kinloch – Slave Owner and Anti-Slavery Campaigner
The Kinloch family have a strong association with Dundee. George’s fourth great grandfather William was one of a number of Dundee...
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Mar 28, 20225 min read


Tackling Racism in Dundee (part two) – The Tayside Racial Equality Council
In 1990, the Tayside Community Relations Council (TCRC) adopted a new constitution in order to continue receiving funding from the...
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Mar 4, 20225 min read


Tackling Racism in Dundee (part one) – The Tayside Community Relations Council
The 1960s saw a notable increase in the number of people from ethnic minorities coming to live in Dundee. At that time there was little...
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Mar 4, 20225 min read


Dr Jainti Dass Saggar - Part Two
Jainti Dass Saggar certainly made his mark on Dundee as a well-liked, hardworking doctor, but his legacy as a public figure is arguably...
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Mar 1, 20228 min read


Dr Jainti Dass Saggar - Part One
For more than a century, the pursuit of university and higher education has been a key factor in bringing people to Dundee. While for...
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Mar 1, 20226 min read
