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Celebrating BGC Black Leaders – Meet Ismael

Celebrating BGC Black Leaders – Meet Ismael

A youth member from BGC St. Alban’s Club, Ismael, is a leader, a big brother, and a mentor in his community. Born and raised in Toronto, he is aware of the racism and discrimination that Black youth and children experience...

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Celebrating BGC Black Leaders – Meet BGC Dawson

Celebrating BGC Black Leaders – Meet BGC Dawson

Helping young people overcome barriers since 1959, BGC Dawson provides safety, connection, and representation to Black youth in their communities, who live and embody Black culture, the Caribbean diaspora, and Canadian history. Through community work, presence, individual and shared experiences,...

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Celebrating BGC Black Leaders – Meet BGC Preston

Celebrating BGC Black Leaders – Meet BGC Preston

BGC Clubs across the country took part in Black History Month, creating their own activations and engaging their communities. With the theme Black Excellence, BGC Preston used the month as an opportunity to celebrate their Club alumni—and through a celebration...

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Celebrating BGC Black Leaders – Meet Chester

Celebrating BGC Black Leaders – Meet Chester

As Executive Director of BGC Cape Breton, Chester has been working hard to make sure the Whitney Pier Club continues to run smoothly throughout the pandemic. “My phone never stops ringing. But I love my job and not a lot...

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Celebrating BGC Black Leaders – Meet René

Celebrating BGC Black Leaders – Meet René

René, a staff member at BGC Maison Kekpart, is the coordinator for the Club’s Newcomers Program. As someone of Haitian origin, René understands the barriers young people face when they arrive in a new community. René’s role in the Newcomers...

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Celebrating BGC Black Leaders – Meet Jordan

Celebrating BGC Black Leaders – Meet Jordan

Jordan, from our BGC Albion Club, is a community leader who goes above and beyond for the youth he works with. He stays connected, motivates them, and creates safe spaces for them—whether it’s virtually or in-person. Jordan’s energy is admired...

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