Boulder Black Blossoms
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Boulder Black Blossoms aims to promote an uplifting, supportive and reflective space for individuals who self-identify as Black, women, and are enrolled in one of Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder’s Graduate Programs.
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- Boulder Black Blossoms aims to create a supportive and empowering environment for Black women in STEM and Education Graduate fields at Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder. This program focuses on community building, professional development, and fostering an unapologeticÌýsense of self and belonging.
- Established Fall 2024
- Each program participant willÌýreceiveÌýa $1,000 stipend for their full completion in the year long program.ÌýÌý
- To create a supportive network among Black women in STEM and Education graduate programs, helping them to feel more connected, supported, and less isolated in their academic and professional pursuits.Ìý
- To aid in the personal growth and self-realization of participants by fostering a sense of identity, belonging, and self-promotion in their respective fields and departments.
- To contribute to creating a more inclusive and diverse environment in STEM and Education fields, thereby enriching the academic and research community and culture at Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder.
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- All Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder graduate students are welcome to participate in this inclusive group. However, the benefits of the program will be most impactful on individuals who self-identify as African American, Black, or multiracial Black, woman, and a graduate student studying in STEM or Education fields. No individual will be excluded based on disclosed or non-disclosed identities.Ìý
- Due to funding constraints, group is limited to 15 individuals this first year.ÌýÌý
- Join us for workshops, guest lectures, and community activities designed to enrich your academic and professional journey. Highlights include monthly book studies and special guest speakers.
- In addition to monthly Wednesday, 6:00 PMÌýmeetings Fall community events are scheduled:
- August 29, 2024 - Virtual information Session
- October 16, 2024 - Distinguished Speaker. Dr. Angela Neal-Barnett
- November 9, 2024 - Habitat for Humanity Team Build
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Boulder Black Blossoms Advisory Team
Director, Colorado Diversity Initiative
Associate Director, Center for African & African American Studies
Assistant Professor, Department of Environmental Studies
Associate Professor, Political economy, Africana studies, queer and gender studies, Dept. of Ethnic Studies