Jr Black Achievement Awards Society

09/30/2026

The Impact is happening on October 4th, and if you haven’t registered yet, now is the time.

Join us for an afternoon of honest conversation, youth voices, community, and connection as we explore what it really means to be a Black Student in BC schools.

Come listen. Come learn. Come be part of the conversation.

📅 Sunday, October 4, 2026
🕐 1:00 – 5:15 PM
📍 Coquitlam College, Vancouver
🎟️ Register today to secure your space: https://jrbaa.org/the-impact-2026

The event is free and open to all Youth, families, friends, and allies.

Join us for food, refreshments, and community.

09/25/2026

THE YOUTH ARE THE HEART OF THE IMPACT. 🖤

Introducing our final panelist: Jayce Cox!

“The IMPACT” isn’t just a panel about Black Youth, it’s a space led by Black Youth. On October 4, Jayce and our panel of young leaders will guide the conversation on what it’s really like to be a Black student in BC schools, what needs to change, and what comes next.

Their voices matter. Their experiences matter. And this is a conversation you won’t want to miss!

📅 Sunday, October 4, 2026
🕐 1:00 PM – 5:15 PM
📍 Coquitlam College, Vancouver
🎟️ Register now: https://jrbaa.org/the-impact-2026

The event is free and open to all youth, families, friends, and allies. Join us for food, refreshments, and community.

09/24/2026

THE YOUTH ARE THE HEART OF THE IMPACT. 🖤✨

Introducing our fifth panelist: Jada Francis!

“The IMPACT” isn’t just a panel about Black Youth, it’s a space led by Black Youth. On October 4, Jada and our panel of young leaders will guide the conversation on what it’s really like to be a Black student in BC schools, what needs to change, and what comes next.

Their voices matter. Their experiences matter. And this is a conversation you won’t want to miss!

📅 Sunday, October 4, 2026
🕐 1:00 PM – 5:15 PM
📍 Coquitlam College, Vancouver
🎟️ Register now: https://jrbaa.org/the-impact-2026

The event is free and open to all youth, families, friends, and allies. Join us for food, refreshments, and community.

09/23/2026

THE YOUTH ARE THE HEART OF THE IMPACT. 🖤

Spotlight on our fourth panelist: Iva Masiala

“The IMPACT” isn’t just a panel about Black Youth, it’s a space led by Black Youth. On October 4, Iva and our panel of young leaders will guide the conversation on what it’s really like to be a Black student in BC schools, what needs to change, and what comes next.

Their voices matter. Their experiences matter. And this is a conversation you won’t want to miss!

📅 Sunday, October 4, 2026
🕐 1:00 PM – 5:15 PM
📍 Coquitlam College, Vancouver
🎟️ Register now: https://jrbaa.org/the-impact-2026

The event is free and open to all youth, families, friends, and allies. Join us for food, refreshments, and community!

09/22/2026

THE YOUTH ARE THE HEART OF THE IMPACT. 🖤

Introducing our third panelist: Eshi Omogbai!

“The IMPACT” isn’t just a panel about Black Youth, it’s a platform led by Black Youth. On October 4th, Eshi alongside our incredible panel of young leaders will lead the discussion on what it’s truly like to be a Black student in BC schools, what needs to change, and where we go from here.

Their voices matter. Their experiences matter. This is a conversation you definitely don’t want to miss!

📅 Sunday, October 4, 2026
🕐 1:00 PM – 5:15 PM
📍 Coquitlam College, Vancouver
🎟️ Register now: https://jrbaa.org/the-impact-2026

This event is free and open to all youth, families, friends, and allies. Come join us for food, refreshments, and community!

09/21/2026

THE YOUTH ARE THE HEART OF THE IMPACT. 🖤✨

Meet our second panelist: Chizara Amakor

“The IMPACT” isn’t just a panel about Black Youth, it’s a space led by Black Youth. On October 4, Eshi and our panel of young leaders will guide the conversation on what it’s really like to be a Black student in BC schools, what needs to change, and what comes next.

Their voices matter. Their experiences matter. And this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.

📅 Sunday, October 4, 2026
🕐 1:00 PM – 5:15 PM
📍 Coquitlam College, Vancouver
🎟️ Register now: https://jrbaa.org/the-impact-2026

The event is free and open to all youth, families, friends, and allies. Join us for food, refreshments, and community!

09/18/2026

THE YOUTH ARE THE HEART OF THE IMPACT - CHIBUEZE BENNETH

“The IMPACT” isn’t a panel about Black Youth; it’s a space led by Black Youth.

On October 4, young people will help lead the conversation about what it’s really like to be a Black student in BC schools, what needs to change, and what comes next.

Their voices matter. Their experiences matter. And this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.

📅 Sunday, October 4, 2026
🕐 1:00–5:15 PM
📍 Coquitlam College, Vancouver
🎟️ Register now: https://jrbaa.org/the-impact-2026

The event is free and open to all Youth, families, friends, and allies.

Join us for food, refreshments, and community.

09/17/2026

FIVE YEARS. ONE IMPORTANT CONVERSATION.

We’re proud to welcome Lindi Setiloane and John Nweke back to The Impact for their 5th year of facilitating our youth panel.

They bring the experience, empathy, and a deep understanding of the conversations that matter to our youth and our community.

This year, they’ll help guide an honest discussion on systemic racism in schools, the realities Black Students face, the impact it leaves, and what real change requires.

📅 Sunday, October 4, 2026
🕐 1:00–5:15 PM
📍 Coquitlam College, Vancouver
🎟️ Register now: https://jrbaa.org/the-impact-2026
🧠 Support & Counselling Services: www.openmindcounselling.com

The event is free and open to all Youth, families, friends, and allies.

Join us for food, refreshments, and community.

09/16/2026

THE IMPACT IS MADE POSSIBLE BY COMMUNITY.

We want to take a moment to thank the sponsors and community partners who continue to support JrBAA and create opportunities for Black Youth.

Your support helps make space for important conversations, meaningful connections, and opportunities for young people to be heard.

Thank you for showing up for our youth and for The Impact. 🖤

📅 Sunday, October 4, 2026
🕐 1:00–5:15 PM
📍 Coquitlam College, Vancouver
🎟️ Register: https://jrbaa.org/the-impact-2026

The event is free and open to all Youth, families, friends, and allies.

Join us for food, refreshments, and community.

🤝 Our Sponsors & Community Partners:
Hogan’s Alley Society - www.hogansalleysociety.org
USW 2009 - www.usw2009.ca
Open Mind Counselling - www.openmindcounselling.com
Moving Forward - www.movingforward.help
Coquitlam College - www.coquitlamcollege.com
Go Local Catering - www.golocalcatering.ca

09/16/2026

THE IMPACT IS HERE — REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN.

Your future starts with the right information.
Coquitlam College is joining "THE IMPACT" to open doors, not just conversation. Students and families will have the opportunity to learn more about university transfer pathways, high school completion, and English language programs designed to help launch the next chapter.

Whether you're mapping out Grade 12 or already dreaming about your degree, come ask questions, get real answers, and see what's possible.

📅 Sunday, October 4, 2026
🕐 1:00–5:15 PM
📍 Coquitlam College, Vancouver
🎟️ Registration is now open: https://jrbaa.org/the-impact-2026

The event is free and open to all Youth, families, friends, and allies.
Join us for food, refreshments, and community.

Join us to discuss how diversity, equity, and inclusion impact our youth. We will consult with a panel of students to examine how systemic racism has moulded their experiences within the education system and their interaction with their community.