Author Archives: Admin

08 Apr
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Dr. Wanda Thomas Bernard. BA, MSW, RSW, PhD, CM

Her advice for the next generation: “Also, maintain focus and balance in life, taking care of self, family and giving back to our communities. We all have a responsibility to leave our community in a better, stronger place.”

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03 Apr
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Dr. Remi Ogundimu

Her advice for the next generation is to: “Set a goal for yourself –work hard to achieve your dream. Seek help, don’t be discouraged —- be organised, maintain your confidence, be supportive of others, avoid being judgemental. Cherish your family ...

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03 Apr
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Dr. Kimberley Tavares

She quotes: “First We Must Motivate, Then Educate…If we are teaching the irrelevant to the disinterested, then we have lost before we have even begun.”

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03 Apr
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Dr. Dorothy W. Williams

Her best advice for the next generation: “Dream big and then take your time to get there.”

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03 Apr
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Dr. Dorothy Anna Jarvis

Her best advice for the next generation: “You will make errors, own them and move forward. Always dedicate quality time to convince the “doubtful majority” that changes will improve conditions for others. Nothing ever changes.”

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03 Apr
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Dr. Avis Glaze

Her best advice for the next generation: “Aim at becoming financially independent.  If you develop the discipline to save and invest as a young person, you will be amazed at how much money you will have at your disposal as ...

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03 Apr
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Dr. Amal Madibbo

Her best advice for the next generation, “You are the future of Canada and our communities. Think of and implement ways to improve the inclusion of Blacks in Canadian society. Be proud of who you are.”

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03 Apr
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Dorothy Wills

“My greatest accomplishment was allowing my Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ to direct my life and guide me.  When I did not know where to turn, I turned to Him in prayer.”

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03 Apr
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Donna Cardoza

“I would be gentler and more compassionate with myself, be proud of who I am and relax in knowing that everything will work out as destined.”

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03 Apr
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Djanet Sears

In the 1980s, questioning her place in Canada as member of a visible minority and in search of her ancestral roots she traveled to West Africa. It was a cathartic experience, when she came across a plateau area called Djanet. ...

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