The University of Lethbridge proudly celebrates Black History Month 2025 under the theme: Reclaiming the Narrative: Celebrating Black History and Black Presence.
Our kick-off event will feature an online talk by Dr. Yabome Gilpin-Jackson, Simon Fraser University’s first Vice-President of People, Equity and Inclusion. In her talk, Dr. Gilpin-Jackson will discuss Black Women in Leadership: Why Representation Matters.
Additionally, the Accessibility, Belonging and Community team will also share updates on ongoing and upcoming initiatives.
Join us for this exciting event!
Zoom Link: https://uleth.zoom.us/j/93000931850
Show your support by wearing your Black History Month T-shirt or hat! Merchandise is available for purchase at the Bookstore.
About the Speaker:
Dr. Yabome Gilpin-Jackson (she/her/hers) is a multi-award winning scholar-practitioner in human & organization development with awards and professional recognitions in Canada, UK and the United States including the prestigious Harry Jerome Award given in recognition of Black-Canadian achievements. She is an executive leader, consultant and educator in academia and across the private, public and nonprofit sectors. Dr Gilpin-Jackson is a two-time Beedie School of Business graduate with a Bachelor in Management/Organization Studies and an MBA in Leadership and Organization Change and holds a Master of Arts in Human Development and a Ph.D. in Human and Organizational Systems from Fielding Graduate University where she is a post-doctoral Institute for Social Innovation Fellow. Her publications include, Transformation After Trauma, The Power of Resonance, coeditor for the 2022 Palgrave Handbook of Learning for Transformation, the We Will Lead Africa book series and short story collections about global African experiences: Identities, Ancestries, Destinies.
Contact:
Arturo Tejeda Torres | belonging@ulet.ca | (403) 329-2188 | ulethbridge.ca/accessibility-belonging-community/black-history-month