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Black burnout is an epidemic that has yet to be remedied. Black students, faculty, and staff are often asked to take on the burden of educating their peers, advocating for the next generation, and are looked at as the voices of an entire community. How can we work to ensure that Black students, faculty, and staff prioritize themselves and prevent burnout?

Lead Sessionist: MiChaela Barker (MPH/MBA candidate)

Please join us at the Yale School of Management or via Zoom for an engaging discussion about Black History as Tim Shea will be talking to Zoë Chance, Assistant Professor of Marketing at Yale SOM about his new book “Big Man: An Incredible Journey from Mississippi to Hollywood”. Big Man is a story about the life of Willie Harris, a man who was raised as a sharecropper on a cotton plantation in Mississippi during Jim Crow, served in the U.S. Air Force, and went on to become one of the leaders of the Black Stuntmen’s Association (BSA) in Hollywood in the 1970s.

Please join the Yale African American Affinity Group for a discussion with Dr. Beverly Gage, Professor of History & American Studies, and author of G-Man: J. Edgar and the Making of the American Century. Dr. Gage will discuss the FBI and government’s impact on the King family.

Join the Future Leaders of Yale and Yale African American Affinity Group for the Being Black at Yale Series kick-off event. The goal of this series is to create a space in which individuals are able to freely express their experiences, thoughts, ideas, solutions, and initiatives. The session will be hosted by Darin Latimore, Deputy Dean, Chief Diversity Officer, and Associate Professor of Internal Medicine. Dean Latimore will facilitate conversation surrounding workplace racism, microaggressions, and tokenism.

Join Yale School of Management’s Krystal Augustine for a fun, casual, and stress-free networking event over meaningful conversations and cocktails. The mixer will allow attendees to speak freely about their personal work experiences. Participants will explore how, although they each may be different on the surface, they share similar goals in the workplace.

In honor of Black History Month, join Athletics, Asian Network at Yale, Future Leaders of Yale, Working Women’s Network, and Yale African American Affinity Group for this unique opportunity to learn more about the journeys of Vicky Chun and basketball coaches Dalila Eshe and James Jones.

Vicky Chun is the first woman and Asian American to serve as the Director of Athletics at Yale. Dalila Eshe is the first black female head coach at Yale. James Jones is the longest tenured head coach in the Ivy League.

The power of a good book can never be overstated. Join Yale’s affinity groups and Tangular Irby for an interactive discussion to dispel myths about the process of becoming an author. Learn the importance of telling your story and passing on your legacy.

Are you tired of yo-yo dieting? Want to feel energized, and improve your health, but don’t know where to start? Join our very own Eliana Serna, Functional Nutritionist and Integrative Health Coach, for an interactive virtual workshop on February 13 from 12-1 pm to craft your energy road map.

In the workshop, we will discuss:

• What energy is
• Primary foods and secondary foods
• How to identify where your energy is leaking
• Balanced meals and satiety
• Non bake demonstrations

Join the Working Women’s Network and Yale African American Affinity Group for a book club discussion on The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times by Michelle Obama. Register by Friday, February 24th for your chance to win a free copy of the book!

In an inspiring follow-up to her critically acclaimed, #1 bestselling memoir Becoming, former First Lady Michelle Obama shares practical wisdom and powerful strategies for staying hopeful and balanced in today’s highly uncertain world.

Bring in the holidays with games, food & laughter! Join the Asian Network at Yale (ANY) and the Yale African American Affinity (YAAA) groups for game night. Come play Carrom, Family Feud, Mahjong, and more! Refreshments will be served.