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Her best advice for the next generation: “Those who choose to pursue excellence will relish the fact that each waking morning presents you with a brand new opportunity to strive to do better.”

A favourite quote is from the poem Andrea del Sarto by Robert Browning, “Ah, but a man’s reach should exceed his grasp, Or what’s a heaven for?” So, my advice is to dream big and aim high.

Her Grace Archbishop Dr. Deloris Seiveright BH(L) serves and mentors young people, building their self-esteem respect, spiritual awareness, honesty, and humanity through her coaching.

Her best advice for the next generation: “Be empowered to achieve your goals and stay on that road to that empowerment. Be open, knowing that different people will influence your life at different times. Always be true to yourself. “

Over the last thirty years Ms. Douglas has been a leader in the violence against women movement – particularly as it impacts migrant and racialized women and girls.

From the basement of her house in 1980, she founded and was the first President of an organization called Windsor Women Working with Immigrant Women (W5), which assists Black domestic workers and nannies who came to Canada on work permits and ...

Becoming the first Black on-air journalist at CBC TV in Toronto, I provided an important role model to younger people and encouragement to my community, as well as the proof that our people could perform such prominent roles and do ...

“There can be many distractions in life, however, my advice is to develop a personal vision and focus passionately on achieving your goals with dogged determination and never give up.”

I consider owning and operating the Sheffield Park Black History and Cultural Museum in Clarksburg, Ontario, with my sister as one of my great accomplishments.

I have always believed in the mantra ‘lift as you climb’ and feel honoured to be able to support others along their journey to success!