{"id":684,"date":"2024-09-01T14:59:59","date_gmt":"2024-09-01T18:59:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pressbooks.library.torontomu.ca\/abrdietetics\/?post_type=chapter&p=684"},"modified":"2026-08-24T18:41:44","modified_gmt":"2026-08-24T22:41:44","slug":"6-3-educational-advancements","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/pressbooks.library.torontomu.ca\/abrdietetics\/chapter\/6-3-educational-advancements\/","title":{"raw":"6.3: The Pros and Cons of Proving Yourself","rendered":"6.3: The Pros and Cons of Proving Yourself"},"content":{"raw":"
Video 6.3: <\/strong>British Columbia-based farmer and founder of Kata AfroBeat Society and the Canadian Black Farmers Association Toyin Kayo-Ajayi, shares insights into the success of his farm and the inspiration he draws from his work. Initiatives like Kata AfroBeat Society support Black students pursuing careers in dietetics by providing scholarships, mentorship, and networking opportunities, helping to bridge gaps in access and representation within the field.\r\n<\/span><\/header>\r\n
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There is often very little room for failure for people within equity-deserving groups. Toyin has invested $400,000 into his work along with years of advocacy, physical labour and facing racism before gaining the support he currently has. His resilience and commitment are admirable, but should he have had to take those risks by himself? Should he have had to prove himself to obtain adequate support and respect?<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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  1. Why do you think Black people and communities have to prove their knowledge of issues, their wisdom, their suffering and their needs to gain trust and support?<\/li>\r\n \t
  2. How can you, your organizations, and the institutions you are a part of better help carry the load and the risk for Black leaders who are trying to make advancements in the health of Black Canadians?<\/li>\r\n \t
  3. List some local issues to bring up in class or at your next team meeting.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n
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