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Black History Month

BeTheChange Initiative

February 6–March 3, 2023

Open to everyone!

to the Barney Ford Fellowship Fund.

The University of Colorado Leeds MBA Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee invites you to participate in a racial equity habit-building initiative to celebrate Black History Month. With the support of the Center for Inclusion and Social Change, the BeTheChange Initiative includes continuous engagement with music, articles, podcasts and films to learn about current and historical issues of racial inequity and ways to support, educate and uplift our communities. This event also supports the Barney Ford Diversity Scholarship Fundraiser, a scholarship promoting diversity at Leeds School of Business. See all activities and events below.

¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ the Initiative

During the four week long BeTheChange Initiative, we will explore and discuss articles, podcasts, music and movies on topics including black history, culture, people and how to be an ally.Ìý We will have a guest speaker on Friday, Feb. 24, who is not only the initial creator of this BeTheChange initiative, she is also a Leeds graduate and business leader. Additionally, we will host an arts and crafts day where we will offer the opportunity to create something powerful and meaningful that will be displayed at the Barney Ford Diversity Fundraiser on Friday March 10.

How the Initiative Works

• Participate for as many days as you can. We challenge you to be part of as much as you can.
• Participate individually or in-person and get your friends, peers and colleagues involved too.
• Consider supporting local Black-owned businesses.
• Consider sponsoring or donating to Barney Ford Fund for Diversity.

Support the Barney Ford Diversity Scholarship

Please support promoting diversity within the MBA programs at the Leeds School of Business through the Barney Ford Diversity Scholarship Fundraiser. The Barney Ford Diversity Scholarship Fundraiser and annual gala funds a scholarship for diverse Leeds MBA students. Barney L. Ford (1822-1902) was a former slave who became a leading Denver businessman. The Annual Barney Ford Fundraiser is one of the ways Leeds MBAs collectively maintain a tradition that serves to carry on his legacy.

¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ the Organizers

The University of Colorado Leeds MBA Justice, Equity, Diversity (J.E.D.I.) and Inclusion Committee is a student team of first year and second year MBA students that promotes inclusive excellence in the Leeds School of Business MBA Program. The committee members include Sophie Ruppert (VP), Sakib Hossain, Mary Boling and Emma Ritson.

Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to reach out to the MBAA VP of Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, Sophie Ruppert, via email: Sophie.Ruppert@colorado.edu.

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