Black Professionals Leadership Program celebrates Black History Month with new funding and Black Excellence event
On February 7, 2023, the Black Professionals Leadership (BPL) Program – founded by UVic Law professor Dr. Irehobhude Iyioha (Ireh Iyioha) – will be hosting the second ever Black History Month (BHM) celebration at the University of Victoria. The theme of this year’s BHM event, which focuses on Black Excellence, couldn’t be more apt as the BPL has recently received an award of $690,000 over three years to continue its programming. The Racial Justice Grant, awarded by the Law Foundation of British Columbia.