Bridging the Gap: Africa & the Diaspora
Sat 25 Oct
|Cambridge
Get ready for a thought-provoking fireside chat, an Afro-inspired dinner, and an Afrobeats after-party with karaoke and bar vibes till late! Dinner tickets on SU website (with discounted prices). Link in description below
Time & Location
25 Oct 2025, 17:00 – 23:50
Cambridge, University of Cambridge, Storey's Way, Cambridge CB3 0DS, UK
About the event
Black communities are often spoken of as one, yet the lived experiences of African-born students or staff and those born into the diaspora (Afro-Caribbean, African-American, British Black, etc.) are complex and distinct. This event invites open and honest dialogue about identity, misunderstanding, and unity within the Black community. The evening begins with a panel discussion featuring a mix of African and diaspora-born speakers who will reflect on their experiences of belonging, the tension around authenticity, and the possibilities for solidarity. The panel aims to unpack historical, cultural, and generational differences while imagining new ways of connecting across the Black Atlantic.
Attedance of the pannel, networing and AfroBeats party is FREE.
However, the dinner comes at a cost:
For REGISTERED ASCU members, buy your ticket at a discounted price (£12) here: https://www.cambridgesu.co.uk/shop/product/10044220/.
For students (£17) and others (£20), get your tickets here https://www.cambridgesu.co.uk/shop/product/10044160/.