Breaking Barriers, Building Leaders Centering Black Leadership

This workshop affirms the importance of Black leadership in higher education while addressing the systemic barriers that make this journey difficult. Students will reflect on their leadership goals, explore the way systemic issues shapes access to leadership opportunities while also discussing what institutions can do do dismantle those barriers. The session will focus on the fact that Black students are not responsible for solving systemic inequities. However, their perspectives, voices, and leadership are essential for creating lasting change.