Developing Young Leaders of Tomorrow, Today (DYLOTT)

🌍 The Countdown Is On – Secure Your Spot Today! 🌍 We’re thrilled to announce that the 4th Annual Black Diplomacy Global Summit is happening next month! 📅 Date: February 21 - 23, 2025  📍 Where: St Clair College Centre for the Arts This is your chance to join global changemakers, trailblazers, and thought leaders as we dive into critical conversations and celebrate Black excellence in diplomacy and leadership. Don’t just hear about it later—be in the room where it happens! 🎟 Tickets are on sale now, and they’re going fast! Whether you're passionate about driving change, networking with top leaders, or learning actionable strategies to make an impact, this is the event you can’t afford to miss. We are proudly powered by:  ✨ Canadian Race Relations Foundation ✨ Ontario Government | Gouvernement de l’Ontario ✨ The Counselling Foundation of Canada 🔗 Click here to grab your ticket today: https://bit.ly/3VtB0nj 💬 Have you secured your seat yet? Don’t wait—tag a friend or colleague who should join you, and let’s make history together! #BlackDiplomacy #GlobalSummit #Leadership #Equity #Inclusion #DYLOTT #Windsor

We are thrilled to announce that applications are now open for the 5th Cohort of the Black Diplomats Academy! 🎉 Are you a passionate changemaker ready to lead on the global stage? The Black Diplomats Academy is your gateway to gaining the tools, mentorship, and network needed to excel in diplomacy, international relations, and global advocacy. 🗓️ Key Dates: Application Deadline: January 17, 2025  Selection Notifications: Week of March 14, 2025 This is your chance to join a transformative program designed to empower Black leaders and amplify their voices in global decision-making spaces. Don’t wait—seize this opportunity to make a lasting impact. Apply now and take your first step toward becoming a Black Diplomat! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/ggKte7V7 #BlackDiplomatsAcademy #Leadership #GlobalChange #BlackExcellence

LinkedIn family, my joy and pride is overflowing! We told you we were working on some big things for 2025, and we weren’t joking!! After a four month intensive internal infrastructure development course with the Southwestern Ontario Black Entrepreneurs Network (SWOBEN), Developing Young Leaders of Tomorrow, Today (DYLOTT)‘s Black Diplomats Academy has won our very first pitch competition 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 Our incredibly talented, small but mighty Black #womenled team of Renee Jackson, Angelica J. Rebeka Asfaw worked tirelessly with me to boldly tell the impact story of the social innovation that is the Black Diplomats Academy🙌🏾🙌🏾 Thank you to Colin Grimmond, Leo Nupolu Johnson and the Empowerment Squared team for your phenomenal support and leadership in amplifying Black business excellence! Thank you to WEtech Alliance St. Clair College, Government of Canada BizSkills BLK OWNED Innovation Factory and all the contributing sponsors that made our win possible by investing in small businesses.🎉🎉 Special thanks to Norman Musengimana and Udoka Nwosu MMgt for your wonderful feedback and encouragement as the BDA team worked on our weekly assignments and prepared our pitch❤️ Thank you to the advisors who met with us each session: everything from grant application reviews to marketing essentials; and to the workshop presenters who deliver vital small business resources and information for the success of #Black #entrepreneurship in 🇨🇦!! We’re super proud and excited to get a #levelup session with the indomitable ✨Vivian Kaye as part of our award!! #Economicdevelopment #Inclusivegrowth #SDGs #Agenda2030 #ReducedInequalities #Blackbusinesses #MSMEs Ontario Government | Gouvernement de l’Ontario SETSI Community Foundations of Canada | Fondations communautaires du Canada Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada Coalition of Innovation Leaders Against Racism (CILAR) Ben Marc Diendéré Canadian Commission for UNESCO | Commission canadienne pour l'UNESCO Cheryl Urban Emploi et Développement social Canada (EDSC) / Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) Patrimoine canadien -- Canadian Heritage Che Latchford (He-Him) Laurene Williams Georgette M. Jaqui Parchment Jennifer Bermingham Dauna Jones-Simmonds, BA, SHRMC, DCStS Jennifer Laidlaw, MA, CHRE Nadia B. Theodore Stephania Varalli Women of Influence+ Andrew Dowie Andrew Daher, MBA, CPA, CMA Wanda Thomas Bernard Irek Kusmierczyk, MP

The 4th Annual Black Diplomacy Global Summit has been Rescheduled! Mark your calendars for February 21-23, 2025, as the Black Diplomacy Global Summit returns to Windsor, Ontario! This year, we’re diving deep into the theme: “Leaning into Change-Making: From Consumers to Producers.” This is more than just an event – it’s a space for changemakers, thought leaders, and innovators to come together and shape the future of diplomacy, leadership, and global progress. Whether you're a seasoned professional, an emerging leader, or someone passionate about creating impact, this summit is for YOU. ✨ Expand Your Knowledge: Gain invaluable insights from international experts driving change in diplomacy, economic development, and innovation. 🤝 Build Your Network: Connect with like-minded professionals and leaders who are making an impact across sectors and borders. 🎤 Be Inspired: Hear from a renowned global keynote speaker who will challenge and energize your perspective on what it means to be a changemaker. 🎓 Celebrate Milestones: On Day 3, join us for the elegant Graduation Gala to honour the accomplishments of the 2024 Black Diplomats Academy cohort. 💡 Learn From Success Stories: Hear from alumni who are leading the way and discover actionable steps to advance your own journey. We are deeply grateful to our supporting sponsors, the Canadian Race Relations Foundation, Ontario Government | Gouvernement de l’Ontario and The Counselling Foundation of Canada, whose generosity makes this event possible. 🎟️ Tickets are available now! Help us spread the word! Share this post with your network and help make this year’s Summit the most impactful yet. Together, we can build a stronger, more connected community of changemakers. 👉 Save the dates: February 21-23, 2025, Windsor, Ontario  📲 Visit https://bit.ly/3VtB0nj to learn more and secure your spot today! We can’t wait to see you there! #BlackDiplomacy #GlobalSummit #Changemakers #Leadership #Networking #Community #windsor #Windsorevents #Events

The Black Diplomats Academy was pleased to meet with Assistant Deputy Minister Cheryl Urban to continue discussions on #Development for young Canadians of African Descent. ADM Urban has been a mentor for our fellows since the launch of the Academy in 2021. We are grateful for your leadership and excited for the diplomatic Horizons pathways we are building together for 2025 and beyond! #Diplomacy #Youthdevelopment #youthempowerment #Blackdiplomacy

The Black Diplomats Academy had an incredible time visiting the Legislative Assembly of Ontario at Queen's Park! This experience was a powerful reminder of our commitment to advancing the pillar of Development during the International Decade for People of African Descent. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to MPP Andrew Dowie and Minister Graham McGregor for hosting us and engaging in a meaningful dialogue about the transformative progress enabled by the province's Black Youth Action Plan’s Economic Empowerment stream. Their continued support empowers the Academy to deliver impactful programming and create opportunities that uplift and equip the next generation of Black leaders. Together, we are fostering pathways to economic empowerment and creating lasting change for communities across Ontario. #DYLOTT #BlackDiplomatsAcademy #EconomicEmpowerment #LeadershipDevelopment #InternationalDecadeForPeopleOfAfricanDescent #OntarioLeadership #YouthEmpowerment

Join the Conversation on Gender Equality and the Future! DYLOTT's Founder and Executive Director, Candies Kotchapaw, will be a featured panelist at the upcoming webinar hosted by Mothers Matter Canada: Shaping the Future: Addressing Gender-Based Violence, the SDGs, and Canada’s Path Forward**. 📅 Date: November 27, 2024  ⏰ Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00pm 📍 Location: Virtual This important discussion will explore the intersections of gender-based violence, sustainable development goals (SDGs), and Canada's strategies to foster a more equitable and inclusive future. Candies brings her expertise and passion for advocacy to this critical conversation—don’t miss it! 🎟️ Register now to secure your spot and be part of the dialogue that shapes meaningful change: https://lnkd.in/ggtSDP9T #GenderEquality #SDGs #Leadership #DYLOTT #Webinar #SustainableDevelopment #Inclusion

Last week, the Black Diplomats Academy embarked on a transformative delegation trip to Washington, D.C. and Arlington, Virginia for an Economic Development Mission focused on creating pathways for collaboration and innovation. During this mission, we had the privilege of meeting with:  ✅ The Organization of American States (Organización de los Estados Americanos) ✅ The Canadian Embassy in Washington (Global Affairs Canada | Affaires mondiales Canada)  ✅ Unstuck Labs  ✅ WeWork These engagements provided incredible opportunities to explore partnerships and discuss how we can work together to drive impactful change. From bilateral diplomacy to fostering innovation and economic growth, this mission reaffirmed our commitment to equipping young leaders of African descent with the tools to excel on the global stage. Gratitude is also extended to Adriana Bonilla, Assistant Director at Arlington Economic Development, for facilitating an enriching bilateral 🇨🇦🇺🇸 engagement experience. We’re excited to continue building these relationships and creating opportunities for future diplomats and changemakers. Stay tuned for more updates from the Black Diplomats Academy as we expand our mission and impact! ✨ #EconomicDevelopment #BlackDiplomats #GlobalImpact #Innovation

Important Update: Due to unforeseen circumstances, the 4th Annual Black Diplomacy Global Summit has been postponed. Thank you for your understanding and continued support and we look forward to your participation in our summit February 20 - 22, 2025. Stay tuned for updates! 🔗 #BlackDiplomacy #BDGS2024

Help Us Mobilize SDG 4! As part of our fellowship with the Developing Young Leaders of Tomorrow, Today (DYLOTT) Black Diplomats Academy, my team and I are researching how to build a sustainable employment pipeline for Black youth interested in pursuing a career in global diplomacy. 🌍✨ That said, please take a moment to fill out our quick survey. Your insights will be invaluable for developing policy and programming recommendations that ensure inclusive opportunities for all. Here is the link to the brief survey: https://lnkd.in/egk_JDYc DEADLINE EXTENDED: OCTOBER 1ST at 12pm (EST) Thank you for your support! #GlobalDiplomacy #YouthEmpowerment #CareerDevelopment #SDG4 #Research #Survey #FutureLeaders