Boulder Black Blossoms

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Boulder Black Blossoms aims to promote an uplifting, supportive and reflective space for individuals who self-identify as Black, women, and are enrolled in one of ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú´«Ã½ÎÄ»¯×÷Ʒ’s Graduate Programs.

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  • Boulder Black Blossoms aims to create a supportive and empowering environment for Black women in STEM and Education Graduate fields at ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú´«Ã½ÎÄ»¯×÷Æ·. This program focuses on community building, professional development, and fostering an unapologeticÌýsense of self and belonging.
  • Established Fall 2024
  • Each program participant willÌýreceiveÌýa $1,000 stipend for their full completion in the year long program.ÌýÌý
  • To create a supportive network among Black women in STEM and Education graduate programs, helping them to feel more connected, supported, and less isolated in their academic and professional pursuits.Ìý
  • To aid in the personal growth and self-realization of participants by fostering a sense of identity, belonging, and self-promotion in their respective fields and departments.
  • To contribute to creating a more inclusive and diverse environment in STEM and Education fields, thereby enriching the academic and research community and culture at ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú´«Ã½ÎÄ»¯×÷Æ·.

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  • All ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú´«Ã½ÎÄ»¯×÷Æ· graduate students are welcome to participate in this inclusive group. However, the benefits of the program will be most impactful on individuals who self-identify as African American, Black, or multiracial Black, woman, and a graduate student studying in STEM or Education fields. No individual will be excluded based on disclosed or non-disclosed identities.Ìý
  • Due to funding constraints, group is limited to 15 individuals this first year.ÌýÌý
  • Join us for workshops, guest lectures, and community activities designed to enrich your academic and professional journey. Highlights include monthly book studies and special guest speakers.
  • In addition to monthly Wednesday, 6:00 PMÌýmeetings Fall community events are scheduled:
    • August 29, 2024 - Virtual information Session
    • October 16, 2024 - Distinguished Speaker. Dr. Angela Neal-Barnett
    • November 9, 2024 - Habitat for Humanity Team Build

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  • This is website is updated regularly, but if what you are looking for is not upÌýplease reach out.ÌýWe want to hear from you!
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Boulder Black Blossoms Advisory Team

Director, Colorado Diversity Initiative

La’Keisha Anderson, M.A.

Associate Director, Center for African & African American Studies

Karen Bailey, Ph.D

Assistant Professor, Department of Environmental Studies

S.N. Nyeck, Ph.D

Associate Professor, Political economy, Africana studies, queer and gender studies, Dept. of Ethnic Studies