Black History Month 2025

From Vision to Victory, join us this Black History Month as Black Mentorship Inc. proudly celebrates Black excellence and community impact through a series of unforgettable events, including our signature Black Excellence Celebration—a night of inspiration, recognition, and cultural pride you won’t want to miss. This Black Excellence Celebration we will also be celebrating Black Mentorship Inc 5th year anniversary.

Engage in transformative conversations during the Black and Blue Dialogue, where Halton Region Police and community leaders come together to build bridges and foster understanding. Experience the richness of culture at our Cultural Showcase, presented in partnership with HEDR and CCAH, highlighting the vibrant traditions and stories that connect us all. Finally, hear the bold perspectives of the next generation during Youth Voices, as young leaders share their vision for a brighter and more inclusive future.

This is more than a celebration—it’s a movement. Be part of it.

Nkechi Nwafor-Robinson

A true trailblazer and a force to be reckoned with, Nkechi has earned her place among WXN Canada's Most Powerful Women as a Top 100 Award Winner. As a distinguished technology executive, with more than 25 years in the I.T. space, she has held a variety of progressively senior roles within various organizations including Director, Data Center Operations at Rogers Communications; Delivery Project Executive at IBM; Associate Vice President, Technology Solution at TD Bank Group. Currently, she serves Vice President, Technology Operations & Services and Cloud Transformation at EDC, accountable for the operations, support, maintenance and modernization of all infrastructure snd technology services leveraged by the organization — but that is not all.

Nkechi, is CEO and Founder of Empowered in My Skin (EIMS) Inc., a grassroots organization she has nurtured that focuses on self-empowerment and helping humans everywhere thrive on a daily basis. EIMS is on a mission to help one billion people think in empowering ways. Nkechi is convinced that empowered people, empower people, which is the way to create sustainable change in this world.

It is clear, Nkechi brings a wealth of experience and insight to the table. Beyond her remarkable professional accomplishments, Nkechi wears many hats – from being a captivating podcast host and inspirational speaker, to published author, Board Chair for Build a Dream, and a professional bodybuilder holding the coveted title of IFBB Pro. Her journey is an inspiring tapestry that seamlessly weaves together diverse facets of achievement and resilience.

Experience the soul stirring music of Anne Ugobor, a gifted praise and worship leader, alongside her dynamic band, the Chords of Praise. With a heartfelt passion for music, Anne has shared the stage with renowned artists like Don Moen, bringing her unique sound to audiences worldwide.

Through uplifting songs and powerful melodies, Anne and her band create an atmosphere of unity, joy, and inspiration. Don’t miss this unforgettable moment that will leave you renewed and inspired, register now

Date: To be announced

Get ready to dive into an engaging discussion at our Blue and Black event! We're back to explore the crucial intersections of policing and race in Canada.

This virtual gathering will showcase remarkable black leaders and police officers from the GTA Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS), offering invaluable insights into the journey toward building equitable policing practices and better relations. Our panellists will share their first-hand experiences and unique perspectives, fostering a constructive dialogue on combating systemic issues and forging transformative relationships between the community and police. You won't want to miss this!