“If you are in an environment where the leadership opportunities aren’t coming directly to you, you have to approach things differently. And sometimes that means leaving where you are and finding somewhere else where you can thrive” - Sharlyn Carrington #BlackPR #UboraNetwork

Our jobs often carry a lot of stress. From code switching to managing crises, we’re expected to be on all the time. This #longweekend, we're using this time to reset our mindset, refocus on goals & recharge. Reset with us & visit theuboranetwork.com to become a member.

Do you identify as Black + do you work/study in #publicrelations or #communications? We want to know how we can support your #PR career. Many have told us #mentorship or access to exclusive #jobs. Take this survey & share with your colleagues! bit.ly/3soF4Xp

Volunteers are the driving force of The Ubora Network & they have the creativity to do something innovative + the vision to strengthen their #skills. Thank you to our amazing volunteers! Interested in volunteering? Send us an email: [email protected]

If you thought you missed the survey, you didn’t! Our survey is now open till June 10! Click this link bit.ly/3soF4Xp to help us empower black professionals in communications. #blackcommunicators #blackinpr #ubora #blackinCanada #blackexcellence #communications

It's the first day of pride month, and the Ubora Network wishes you a very happy pride month! We urge you to spread love and good cheer this month and forever! Like Lena Waithe said, "the only way you really see change is by helping to create it." #pridemonth #pride #love

The amazing thing about this show is that it was produced by a black woman, Trey Anthony. Celebrating the stories of these characters, and reinforcing that black women exist beyond harmful pigeonholes. Video credit: YouTube - b.agency #blackshows #blackproducers

The amazing thing about this show is that it was produced by a black woman, Trey Anthony. Celebrating the stories of these characters, and reinforcing that black women exist beyond harmful pigeonholes. Video credit: YouTube - b.agency #blackshows #blackproducers

It is National Indigenous History Month! Celebrating the land, celebrating the people, celebrating the voices and celebrating the stories. #nationalindigenoushistorymonth

Let’s hear it for our new grads! The Ubora Network is here to support new grads as they break down barriers. Become a member and connect to a community of Black professionals in communications. Have access to exclusive Ubora events like Masterclass. E.W. #blackpr #recentgrads

Futurist Sinead Bovell explains the ethics of AI representation in this TEDTalk. Samsung is making AI for the roles of actors, news anchors and spokespersons. Many of these are black avatars but aren’t created or voiced by black people. #blackpr #AI bit.ly/3aKTlIa

Is discrimination seeing a person as an object? In this post for the Canadian Mental Health Association, lawyer Fabrice Vil explores how empathy can combat racism. He shows how society & history teach us to stereotype.E.W. bit.ly/3xwSwLN #blackpr #racism #mentalhealth

Here are a few (of the many) reasons why you should join our network today! Click on the link and join us on the path to excellence! tinyurl.com/joinubora #UboraNetwork #blackpr #blackcomms

Here are a few (of the many) reasons why you should join our network today! Click on the link and join us on the path to excellence! tinyurl.com/joinubora #UboraNetwork #blackpr #blackcomms

”Sometimes being authentic can be difficult, but very necessary” - Kimberly Brathwaite #communications #blackpr #blackwomenleaders #uboranetwork

Today we celebrate Father’s Day. A day to honour fatherhood in all its forms. We wish a joyful day to all who are taking this day to celebrate the paternal in their lives. #FathersDay #fatherhood #blackexcellence #ubora

Yesterday was #WorldSickleCellday, we recognize just how much this disease & it’s lack of resources and research impact Black communities. Consider visiting and donating to the Sickle Cell Disease Association of Canada. sicklecelldiseasecanada.com

World traveller and digital strategist, please show some love to our Director of Outreach, Ms. Safiya Abbadi. Reach out to her by emailing [email protected] if your team/class is interested in learning more about Ubora, growing your career & how you can be involved

Thank you taking our survey! We asked you to let us know what you need to succeed in the industry & you answered. We’re analyzing the data, we’ll share what we learned + our next steps soon! If you have additional feedback, send us a DM or email [email protected]

On this day 188 years ago, slavery was abolished in Canada. Our ancestors were thriving, before they were enslaved and somehow they found a way to survive. Whenever we face challenges, we should remember that our ancestors would want us to manifest success. #EmancipationDay