"Be an advocate for people – make sure Black people are considered for the same opportunities and speak up if someone is being overlooked. Some people will say these are small actions, but they can really make a difference." - Christina Jones
"There are still people in this field that are not getting the same opportunities as others based on whether they are from a minority group or not. It’s vital that these people have mentors that can help them navigate the system and reach their goals. These mentors don’t need to be Black or from the same background as you – they just need to be able to empathize." - Isiah Warner
"I think we were really successful at creating a space where people felt comfortable and could ask any questions. Social media is a great way of connecting with people across the world. It’s also a fantastic resource for archiving content – the hashtags in themselves make it easy for everyone to follow what’s being posted and it means you don’t miss anything." - Devin Swiner
"It’s really helped build my capacity to truly understand just how many barriers there are to Black students advancing in the field. The systems are broken, and even when someone does make it into this space they might merely be tolerated rather than respected based on their value as scientists. Organizations like NOBCChE offer the chance to combat such issues." - Renã Robinson
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