The theme of this year’s STUC Black History Month Lecture is: “Decolonisation, reparations, and justice,” and will be led by Irene Mosota FRSA.

Irene is the Independent chair for the Edinburgh Slavery and Colonialism Implementation group. She’s a social enterprise practitioner and Deputy chair for Social Enterprise Scotland. with experience in delivering a variety of social projects and community projects. An advocate for social Justice, Human rights, and dignity for all. She Is fellow of the Royal Society of Arts(RSA) With a Master of Science in Intercultural Business Communications, Ms Mosota is founder and managing director of Knowledge Bridge, which supports organisations to translate equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI), and sustainability strategies into meaningful action, change and impact.

The location is at the STUC building, which is fully accessible and is located close to public transport links with on free on street parking as well.