'This event is really important'; Black Opportunities open house connects youth with leaders
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From police officers, to lawyers to educators, it was a chance for young Black people to connect with community leaders
From police officers, to lawyers to educators, it was a chance for young Black people to connect with community leaders.
An open house in London, Ont. featured black leaders, businesses and career roles held by Black people who may seem untraditional or underrepresented.
"I've been looking for something like this for a really long time," says Ashley Ssali who attended while pondering a career change.
"This type of event I think is really important in helping individuals, you know, find themselves or find what they want to do going forward."
Black history month in February often tells stories of the past, but this time the focus was on the future..
"I am the first woman and first block elected Ontario regional council chair for Unifor," says Shinade Allder.
"Being at this event here for Black youth is super important so that way they can see these roles that Black youth can be involved in."
