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HBCU Aging Conference @hbcuaging.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

We're picking up momentum here at the HBCU Aging Conference in Boston - meaningful connections and inspiring conversations all around! Let’s start off Day 2 with a bang!!

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Black in Gerontology & Geriatrics @blackingeron.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

Day 2 of our collaborative preconference workshop at #GSA2025

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Black in Gerontology & Geriatrics @blackingeron.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

Day 1 of our collaborative preconference workshop at #GSA2025 was a huge success, with several of our current and past BIGG awardees and mentors in attendance. Join us for Day 2.

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Black in Gerontology & Geriatrics @blackingeron.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

Welcome to BIGG Visibility Day! #Letsgettheconversationgoing 😊 Remember to use the hashtag #BIGGRollcall and tag us

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Black in Gerontology & Geriatrics @blackingeron.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

A reminder to join us on October 3rd, 2025 for the BIGG Visibility Day

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Black in Gerontology & Geriatrics @blackingeron.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

Reminder: BIGG Visibility Day is on Friday, October 3, 2025. Join us to celebrate the beautiful Black minds in the field of aging research, teaching, and practice.

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Black in Gerontology & Geriatrics @blackingeron.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

🗣️🆘Support Black in Gerontology and Geriatrics (BIGG) Students and Scholars Your gift empowers students to research, connect, and change the future of aging. For further details on how you can help, visit: gofund.me/0e984158

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Donate to BIGG Impact: Send Students to GSA, organized by Black in Gerontology and Geriatrics

Your gift empowers students to research, connect, and change the… Black in Gerontology and Geriatrics needs your support for BIGG Impact: Send Students to GSA

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Darlingtina Esiaka, PhD, CPG, CPH @dkesiaka.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

New publication alert. 🚨 Our findings reveal that, contrary to expectations, high levels of both grit and active coping may paradoxically exacerbate SCD symptoms in Black American males, suggesting a complex relationship between these factors. @hamplab.bsky.social doi.org/10.1002/bsa3...

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Is to persevere dangerous for brain health? Effect of active coping and grit on subjective cognitive decline in Black American males

Introduction One strategy for early detection of risk of dementia is identification of subjective cognitive decline (SCD). However, there is a paucity of data examining the intricate interplay betwe...

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Crystal M. Glover, Ph.D. @cgster.bsky.social · 13/11/2024

#GSA2024

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Black in Gerontology & Geriatrics @blackingeron.bsky.social · 13/11/2024

The incredible Mr. Raymond Jetson, founder of Aging while Black blessed us with his wisdom at the HBCU aging workshop. Thank you Mr. Jetson for supporting us and delivering an engaging and powerful talk.

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Black in Gerontology & Geriatrics @blackingeron.bsky.social · 13/11/2024

We have a full house! Thank you to everyone who came out to support us and participate in insightful discussion of decolonizing aging research.

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Black in Gerontology & Geriatrics @blackingeron.bsky.social · 13/11/2024

Celebrating our inaugural HBCU Aging Ambassadors. We can’t wait for the world to learn about the incredible work you do. ⁦‪#BIGG Black in Aging

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Black in Gerontology & Geriatrics @blackingeron.bsky.social · 13/11/2024

Dr. Melissa Gerard of @NIHAging educating us about NIA’s commitment to workforce diversity in aging research. We are off to a great start on the day 2 of our HBCU Aging conference.

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Black in Gerontology & Geriatrics @blackingeron.bsky.social · 13/11/2024

If you’ve made it to Seattle tonight, come out and support our HBCU Aging Ambassadors as they share their research. We are in Sheraton Ballroom B. Black in Aging! @dkesiaka.bsky.social

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Black in Gerontology & Geriatrics @blackingeron.bsky.social · 24/09/2024

🗣️Join us as we honor Black elders and amplify Black minds in aging research & practice. Registration is now open for all upcoming webinars during BIGG Week 2024! We hope to see you there! #BIGGWeek2024 Register here: blackingeron.org/2024/09/15/b...

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Black in Gerontology & Geriatrics @blackingeron.bsky.social · 24/09/2024

Have you registered for this webinar, "Resilience and Recognition: Advancing Black Contributions in the Field of Aging?" If not, please check it out. We hope to see you there. Registration Link: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Black in Gerontology & Geriatrics @blackingeron.bsky.social · 24/09/2024

Have you registered for this webinar, "Empowering Communities: Black Perspectives in Gerontology and Geriatrics?" If not, please check it out. We hope to see you there. Registration Link: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Black in Gerontology & Geriatrics @blackingeron.bsky.social · 22/09/2024

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Black in Gerontology & Geriatrics @blackingeron.bsky.social · 19/06/2024

As we observe Juneteenth, it is essential to reflect on the enduring spirit of those who fought for emancipation and to celebrate the rich cultural heritage and contributions of African Americans. Our community is dedicated to honoring this day through education, reflection, and unity.

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Black In Neuro @blackinneuro.bsky.social · 01/06/2024

You can also check out Dr. Osman’s #BlackInNeuro seminar here! www.youtube.com/live/S2C4w28... #BlackInSTEM #Neuroscience 🧪

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#BINSeminarSeries - Dr. Aya Osman

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The Black Women in Computational Biology Network @blkwomencompbio.bsky.social · 05/06/2024

Jenea and Melyssa discuss opportunities and experiences attending conferences from the perspective of diversity, belonging, and accessibility. What are your thoughts on ways that conference organizations can increase accessibility and broaden participation? #CompBioCafePod: buff.ly/3VbmNuj

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CompBio Cafe Podcast | Black Women in Computational Biology Network

Serving up fresh perspectives in the computational biology field through stories and insights.

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Black In Astro @blackinastro.bsky.social · 10/06/2024

Deadline approaching! Apply now! 📣📣

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Black In Astro @blackinastro.bsky.social · 13/06/2024

Our Undergraduate Research Showcase is back! Cash prizes to be won: 1st place - $1000.00 2nd place - $750.00 3rd place - $500.00 Register to present your research (deadline extended to June 16): docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... Register to watch: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Deen Freelon @dfreelon.bsky.social · 13/06/2024

I'm hiring a postdoc with expertise in computational methods and group identities (e.g. race, gender, religion, nationality, etc.). Please share with anyone you think might be interested. www.asc.upenn.edu/news-events/...

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Call for Applications: Postdoctoral Researcher in Communication, Group Identity, and Computational Methods

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Mark Anthony Neal (@NewBlackMan on X) @markanthonyneal.bsky.social · 14/06/2024

A Sweeping History of the Black Working Class|@robgreeneii.bsky.social focusing on the Black working class and its long history, @profblmkelley.bsky.social's book, Black Folk, helps tell the larger story of American democracy over the past two and a half centuries www.thenation.com/article/arch...

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A Sweeping History of the Black Working Class

By focusing on the Black working class and its long history, Blair LM Kelley’s book, Black Folk, helps tell the larger story of American democracy over the past two and a half centuries.

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Black in Gerontology & Geriatrics @blackingeron.bsky.social · 17/04/2024

🗣️ Exciting opportunity for HBCU students!!! BIGG and the Gerontological Society of America’s (GSA) HBCU Collaborative Interest Group are pleased to announce that applications are now open for the 2024 HBCU Aging Ambassadors Program (HAAP).

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Darlingtina Esiaka, PhD, CPG, CPH @dkesiaka.bsky.social · 25/03/2024

Thank you @agingwhileblk and @ASAging for the opportunity to contribute to the broader conversation about the aging Black experiences. @blackingeron.bsky.social

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Black in Gerontology & Geriatrics @blackingeron.bsky.social · 07/04/2024

🗣️ Check out @NCOAging's National Falls Prevention Fellowship Program. For further information, visit the link. www.ncoa.org/article/nati...

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The National Council on Aging

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Black In Neuro @blackinneuro.bsky.social · 09/02/2024

2022-23 BIack In Neuro Annual Report is posted! We want to acknowledge all involved in its preparation. Cover: Ni-ka Ford, CMI Graphic Design: Daniela Franco Reporting: @tory-teller.bsky.social @pkpd-babe.bsky.social @heyitsalma.bsky.social Darielle Lewis-Sanders, Ubadah Sabbagh, and Danielle Nadin.

Dynamic graphic in booklet format. Page on the right has a background with purple synapses. Text reads” “Black In Neuro Annual Report FY 2022-2023”. In the bottom left text reads: “Cover: Ni-Ka Ford; Graphic Art: Daniela Franco; Reporting: Victoria McCray, Monica Javidnia, Almarely Berrios-Negrón, Darielle Lewis-Sanders, Ubadah Sabbagh, Danielle Nadin”. Page on the right has title “Table of Contents” with the following categories: “Meet the team, Meet the president, by the numbers, a year in review, connecting virtually and in person, growing our presence at society for neuroscience, our initiative, growing our community, Black In Neuro Week 2022, thoughts from our community, Black In Neuro manhattan, looking ahead, thank you to our sponsors, closing messages from our founding president.”

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Black In Neuro @blackinneuro.bsky.social · 29/01/2024

Exciting news! 🥳 Black In Neuro Seminar Series returns for year THREE with an incredible lineup of talks! Kicking off with Dr. Manly from Columbia University on Thurs. Feb. 29, 2024. Don't miss out – register now blackinneuro47.wildapricot.org/event-5521191 #neuroskyence 🩺 🧪 #BlackInSTEM #dementia

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Black In Neuro @blackinneuro.bsky.social · 26/12/2023

Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) are invaluable opportunities for undergraduates to gain research experience. Join Black In Neuro on Friday, Jan. 12, 2024 at 1 PM ET for an information session with universities on the SURF application process. Register now! t.co/MuYLHgnG85 🟦🧠 🧪

Flyer is on a yellow grid background. Text at the top aligned in the middle says, SURF Paner. Under this text says, Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship Info Session. On the bottom left is a picture of participants at a Black In Neuro professional development event. Text over the picture says “Join Us” in a yellow heptadecagon shape. Icons of a calendar, clock, and location symbol are vertically aligned in the middle. To the right is a blue bubble that says, January 12 2024. Under this is a blue bubble that says, 1:00-2:15 PM ET. Lastly is a blue bubble under that says, Zoom link. At the bottom of the flyer is a black arrow pointing to www.blackinneuro.com

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BlackinXNetwork @blackinx.bsky.social · 22/11/2023

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