Black Excellence Summit

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 12:40:34 -0500

The Black Excellence Summit is a virtual summit taking place on February 27th, 2021 through Webex from 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm.

Please use this link to RSVP as spots are limited, and choose which two sessions you are interested in attending:

Racial Trauma/Racial Battle Fatigue and Radical Self Care - Dr. Whitney Hobson, Staff Psychologist/Multicultural Coordinator

Understanding and Overcoming Imposter Syndrome - Ciara Christian, Graduate Assistant, Initiatives for Identity, Inclusion & Belonging

Understanding and Responding to Microaggressions - David Shanks, Community Director for Hillside & Terrace Apartments; Amery Thompson, Community Director for Harbor Hall

Challenging Racial Disparities in Health - Samantha A. Smith, Associate Director of Health Promotion, University Health Services

Race in the Classroom and Academic Success - Carlos Williams, Academic Advocate, Academic Success Center

The Practice of Diaspora: Exploring Pan-Ethnic Identity & Unity - Erin E. Waddles, Coordinator, Initiatives for Identity, Inclusion & Belonging

This event is hosted in collaboration with:

- the Student Government Association (SGA)

- the Initiatives for Identity, Inclusion & Belonging (i3b)

- the Office of Equity and Inclusion (OEI)

- the Africana Studies Department

- the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)

- the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity

- CURL P.W.R

- the Women's Center

- the Faithful Black Men Association (FBMA)

If you have any questions, feel free to email mnyakoe1@umbc.edu or eotunug1@umbc.edu