This year’s theme, “Speak It. Live It. Do It.” challenges us to speak truthfully, live purposefully, and act with intention in building and shaping the future for stronger Black communities. It calls on us to embrace the full power of our voices, our values, and our actions.
My introduction to the world starts with my skin. Even off of the billboards, I am on display for people to examine. That’s when I remember I have vitiligo. For years, people and interviewers would ask different versions of the same question:…
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By Sewordor Toklo, Director – Black Youth for Social Innovation (BYSI)
After the murder of George Floyd, a national study by Dr. Jared Wesley and Seon Yuzyk revealed that Black youth lacked mentorship and clear pathways to leadership. Black…
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By: Akunna Izugbokwe
A Lifetime of Sacrifice and Success: The Father of Cancer‑related Health Technology Assessment in Canada, Dr. Anthony Fields
In a healthcare system that has historically overlooked the needs of Black populations,…
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