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Black Excellence Committee Presents: Cocoa & Connections: Becoming Blueprints of Legacy (HMC)

  • HMC STUDENT CENTRE C-WING - 5TH FLOOR 4180 Duke of York Boulevard Mississauga, ON, L5B 3W3 (map)
 

 

REGISTER | All Ages | Open to Sheridan Students, Staff and Faculty ONLY

Becoming Blueprints with Cocoa & Connections🫆☕️

Drop in & continue exploring this year’s Black History Month theme, Becoming Blueprints of Legacy! We’ll be joined by 13 Suns, BLKLINE, Black North Initiative and more. ✨

March 23rd

Are you a creative entrepreneur, aspiring content creator or someone looking for their next move! Don’t miss the chance to connect with Ivana Anderson & Jenate Stampp, founders of Blkline, will be hosting a session to help you how to build a brand that lasts.

 

 

MEET THE VENDORS

▸▸▸ 13 SUNS ◂◂◂

13 SUNS Ethiopian Vegan, Flavours from the Land of Origins, offers a traditional multi-sensory experience that brings friends and families together through their dynamic food and culture. Enjoy their special Ethopian coffee ceremony taking place at Cocoa & Connections!

▸▸▸ BLKLINE ◂◂◂

Blkline is a creative collective that aims to empower and elevate BIPOC Creators within the creative industries. They are dedicated to highlighting the exceptional talent of diverse creators within North America & the UK, who often face limited opportunities, recognition, and influence in the field. By promoting their voices on a global scale, Blkline strives to position Canada, The Caribbean and the United Kingdom as leaders in showcasing and supporting diverse creators in the creative sector - through collaboration, mentorship and opportunity.

▸▸▸ BLACK NORTH INITIATIVE◂◂◂

Founded in 2020 by Dr. Wes Hall, the BlackNorth Initiative was born out of a critical need to address and dismantle the systemic barriers faced by Black Canadians. Their organization was established with a pledge to foster a Canada where systemic anti-Black racism does not exist, and to create opportunities for Black Canadians to thrive.

 

 

Here’s What You Should Know About Cocoa & Connections(HMC)

  • This event will take place on Monday, March 23rd, on the 5th Floor of HMC Campus from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

  • Open to Sheridan Students, Staff, and Faculty ONLY

  • Sheridan students must bring their OneCard

  • Sheridan Student Union is committed to providing accommodations for our events to everyone. If you require any additional support, please feel free to contact blackexcellence@sheridancollege.ca


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