Black Talent Initiative

🚨 The secret's out! 🚨 We are thrilled to reveal one of our Keynote Speakers for UNBOUNDED - the incredible Rosemary Sadlier OOnt - Champion of Black History Month! 🌟 Rosemary is a champion of Black History Month and Emancipation Day, having dedicated 22 years as President of the Ontario Black History Society (OBHS). Her profound impact includes establishing February as Black History Month across Canada and securing the recognition of August 1st as Emancipation Day. As an award-winning international speaker, consultant, social justice advocate, and author, Rosemary specializes in Black History, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), anti-racism, and women’s issues. Her expertise has benefited numerous organizations, including the UN Rapporteur on Race Relations, the Royal Ontario Museum, and the Bi-National Study of the Underground Railroad. 📚 Don't miss her latest book! 📚 "The Kids Book of Black History in Canada" — An inspiring and comprehensive exploration of 400 years of Black history in Canada. From the arrival of Mathieu Da Costa in 1604 to the Black Lives Matter movement, this essential guide is perfect for educating and empowering the next generation. You can purchase the book here: https://lnkd.in/gM385zMU Join us in commemorating Emancipation Day on August 1st with Rosemary Sadlier. 📅 Date: August 1st 📍 Location: George Brown College, Waterfront Campus, Second Floor - Room #237, 51 Dockside Drive, Toronto, ON M5A 1B6 ⏰ Time: 12:00 PM - 3:30 PM 🎟 Tickets: General Admission - $79/ticket Get your tickets now and be part of an unforgettable experience: https://lnkd.in/g72FJMPu #UNBOUNDED2024 #EmancipationDayCanada   #LearningFromThePastShapingTheFuture #BlackLiberation #BTIBreaksBarriers #CommunityEvents #TorontoEvents

Our friend Black Talent Initiative Talent Initiative will host a celebration of Emancipation Day at their BTI Unbounded event taking place on August 1st in Toronto!🤩 This event promises to be a remarkable evening of reflection, celebration, and community empowerment. You will have a chance to connect with inspiring speakers like Rosemary Sadlier and Celina Caesar-Chavannes and support the mission of the Black Talent Initiative, promoting Black inclusion and anti-racism efforts. For more information, visit: https://lnkd.in/dASEe-Ub

Surprise! 🎉 We have also a special guest joining our Friday Meetup #SpeakerSeries today AND you'll have the chance to win complimentary tickets to our upcoming Emancipation Day event, UNBOUNDED! 🏆 We're excited to welcome our very own talent, Yoni Girma, Global Partnerships, Marketing, and Merchandising at the National Basketball Association (NBA) 🏀 Yoni started his career at MiQ as an Account Coordinator, where he developed a solid foundation in digital marketing and client relations, which prepared him for subsequent roles. He then worked for MLSE (Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Partnership) as a Live Events Supervisor, honing his organizational skills in a dynamic environment. Now, Yoni works for the NBA across three departments (Merchandising, Marketing, and Partnerships) and is humbled to be there. Yoni will be joining the BTI to discuss his professional experiences as a Black man and the wonderful opportunities he's been blessed with throughout his career. He'll take the audience through his professional journey, share how he managed to navigate through difficult situations, and hopefully leave the audience with a sentiment of hope and inspiration. 🌟 There's still time to register: https://lu.ma/bti #CareerJourney #ProfessionalGrowth #Inspiration #BlackExcellence #DiversityAndInclusion #NBA #DigitalMarketing #Merchandising #Partnerships 

We’re thrilled to have two remarkable leaders join us this week at our Friday Meetup #SpeakerSeries!🎉 ✨ Lilian Obeng (she/her), Organizational Development Lead at CEE Centre for Young Black Professionals ✨ Maya Yaya, Impact Evaluation and Strategy Liaison at CEE Centre for Young Black Professionals 👩🏽🏫 Lilian Obeng brings a wealth of experience as an anti-racism and anti-oppression educator and project manager. With a strong background in political science and student organizing, Lilian leverages her lived experience as a Black queer refugee to advocate for systemic changes and solidarity in supporting marginalized communities. 🌈 👩🏿🎓 Maya Yaya is a bilingual professional with dual Master’s degrees in Public Policy and International Affairs from York University. Specializing in strategic planning and impact evaluation, Maya focuses on advancing Black communities’ prosperity. Her work spans community-based projects and evaluation with the federal government, honing her expertise in policy development. 📊 Lilian and Maya will provide an insightful overview of CEE’s services, including: 🔹 Black youth-focused workforce development 🔹 Capacity-building for Black grassroots groups 🔹 Access to vital social services They’ll cover CEE’s history, current programs, and how individuals can contribute to their impactful work. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn about adaptive capacity-building initiatives and how they support non-profit professionals and organizations. 🌟 Register now: https://lu.ma/bti #CEE #CommunityImpact #Leadership #CapacityBuilding

🚨 Guess what!?🚨 We’re bringing all the vibes to UNBOUNDED with a special performance from extraordinary artists Percy Anane-Dwumfour and Amy Sylla (She/Her/Elle)! 💃🏽✨🎉 Meet our Performers: 🔥 Percy Anane-Dwumfour: A Toronto-based professional dancer and actor with over a decade of global training. With credits including national commercials for Pepto Bismol and PetSmart, Disney’s Sneakerella, American Gods Season 2, and the upcoming Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent. Percy has shared the stage with Jason Derulo, French Montana, Megan Trainor, and even opened for Justin Timberlake’s Man of the Woods tour. His passion for impacting the industry is unmatched, and he’s dedicated to expanding his influence within his community. 🔥 Amy Sylla: An Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Advisor at CBC, Amy blends her professional role with her artistic career as a dancer and model. Originally from France with Senegalese roots, she’s known for her versatility in Afro-fusion and urban dance styles, featuring in music videos, movies, and TV shows. Amy is a fierce advocate for the visibility of Black females in the dance industry and on-screen, challenging beauty standards and championing unique stories. Her EDI work fosters inclusivity, learning, and innovation. Join us on August 1st as we commemorate Emancipation Day with Amy Sylla and Percy Anane-Dwumfour! 🌟 📅 Date: August 1st 📍 Location: George Brown College, Waterfront Campus, Second Floor - Room #237, 51 Dockside Drive, Toronto, ON M5A 1B6 ⏰ Time: 12:00 PM - 3:30 PM 🎟 Tickets: General Admission - $79/ticket Don’t miss out on this unforgettable event! Grab your tickets now: https://lnkd.in/g72FJMPu #UNBOUNDED2024 #EmancipationDayCanada #LearningFromThePastShapingTheFuture #BlackLiberation #BTIBreaksBarriers #CommunityEvents #TorontoEvents

🚨We can't keep it in any longer! 🚨 We are beyond excited to announce that the iconic Celina Caesar-Chavannes will be our second keynote speaker at UNBOUNDED! 🌟 Celina Caesar-Chavannes is a dynamic professional with a remarkable track record in business consultancy, politics, academia, and advocacy. As a bestselling author, business consultant, coach, and international speaker, Celina brings a wealth of knowledge and experience. She is currently completing her PhD in neuroscience, exploring the intersection of consciousness and leadership in Black women. Her illustrious political career includes serving as a Member of Parliament for Whitby, Parliamentary Secretary to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and to the Minister of International Development. Known for championing mental health, equity, justice, and gender issues, Celina has garnered numerous accolades, including recognition by O Magazine and Chatelaine Magazine. Join us in commemorating Emancipation Day on August 1st with Celina Caesar-Chavannes & Rosemary Sadlier OOnt - Champion of Black History Month! 🎉 📅 Date: August 1st 📍 Location: George Brown College, Waterfront Campus, Second Floor - Room #237, 51 Dockside Drive, Toronto, ON M5A 1B6 ⏰ Time: 12:00 PM - 3:30 PM 🎟 Tickets: General Admission - $79/ticket Get your tickets now and be part of an unforgettable experience: https://lnkd.in/g72FJMPu #UNBOUNDED2024 #EmancipationDayCanada #LearningFromThePastShapingTheFuture #BlackLiberation #BTIBreaksBarriers #CommunityEvents #TorontoEvents

🌟Announcing Aliyah Burey: A Highlight Spoken Word Poet at UNBOUNDED! 🌟 We are excited to welcome Aliyah Burey to the stage at UNBOUNDED on August 1st! Aliyah is a powerful spoken word poet from Toronto, Ontario, whose writings on social justice have led her to lead workshops for schools around the TDSB and individuals affected by the criminal justice system. She is a proud graduate of both the Remix Project recording arts program and Coalition Music. In 2019, her poetry was featured on a song with Juno Award-winning artist Rich Kidd. Aliyah has performed at prestigious events such as the SheEO Global Summit, the Economic Club of Canada, Mayor John Tory's Black History Month Reception, York University, Ryerson University, and U of T. Join us on August 1st to experience her inspiring poetry! 📅 Purchase your passes now: https://lnkd.in/g72FJMPu #UNBOUNDED2024 #EmancipationDayCanada #LearningFromThePastShapingTheFuture #CommunityEmpowerment #BlackHistory #TorontoEvents

𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐮𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐔𝐍𝐁𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐃 𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 1𝐬𝐭, 2024! Celebrate Emancipation Day with us from 12 pm to 3:30 pm at George Brown College, Waterfront Campus, Room #237, 51 Dockside Drive, Toronto, ON. Our theme, "Learning from the Past, Shaping the Future," honours Emancipation Day’s legacy and inspires progress within the Black community. 🎟 Purchase your passes now: https://lnkd.in/g72FJMPu. Let’s come together to reflect, celebrate, and shape a brighter future! #UNBOUNDED2024 #EmancipationDayCanada #LearningFromThePastShapingTheFuture #CommunityEmpowerment #BlackHistory Mark Harrison

📢 T-4 hours until our weekly Friday Meetup #SpeakerSeries! This week, we're welcoming Asha Edwin, MEd, Founder, ASHARE Group Inc. 🌟 Asha is an interdisciplinary researcher, anti-racism and equity consultant , educator, and yoga practitioner 🧘🏽♀️. She works with ASHARE Group Inc. and is passionate about #socialequity, wellness 🌿, workplace change, and community development. Under Dr. Janelle Joseph's supervision, Asha researches Black women's health and movement in partnership with Hill Studio Wellness and Run Club 🏃🏽♀️. Asha will join the BTI to share how her life, professional, and academic experiences, have shaped her journey. She will discuss how various planned and unplanned paths came together, emphasizing the importance of embodied #leadership, #community, and #wellness in supporting her personal and professional growth 🎉 There's still time to register: https://lu.ma/bti

The countdown to UNBOUNDED is on!⏳Join us for an afternoon of incredible keynote presentations, inspiring performances, and dynamic networking ✨ Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to connect, learn, and commemorate Emancipation Day with us! 📅 Date: August 1st 📍 Location: George Brown College, Waterfront Campus, Second Floor - Room #237, 51 Dockside Drive, Toronto, ON M5A 1B6 ⏰ Time: 12:00 PM - 3:30 PM 🎟 Tickets: General Admission - $79/ticket Get your tickets now and be part of an unforgettable experience: https://lnkd.in/g72FJMPu #UNBOUNDED2024 #EmancipationDayCanada   #LearningFromThePastShapingTheFuture #BlackLiberation #BTIBreaksBarriers #CommunityEvents #TorontoEvents