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February 2025

Amplifying Black Communities in Ontario Through Culturally Relevant Engagement

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Introduction Community engagement isn’t just about connecting people—it’s about cultivating empowerment, trust, and sustainability. For Black communities in Ontario, the importance of culturally relevant engagement cannot be overstated. These efforts go beyond generic approaches, recognizing the unique histories, needs, and strengths of the community. Building more inclusive, impactful community engagement practices can not only uplift […]

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Addressing Anti-Black Racism in Healthcare: Challenges, Progress, and Pathways to Equity

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Black communities face profound inequities in healthcare access, treatment, and outcomes—a reality rooted in systemic racism that has persisted for generations. Although deeply complex and entrenched, we cannot afford to accept these disparities as inevitable. Through intentional practice, innovative solutions, and collective action, the healthcare sector can dismantle these inequities and build a system that

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Ika Washington

Ika Washington founded DiversityTalk intending to create a platform and consultancy that can work with organizations and corporations to engage with marginalized and underrepresented groups within the health and social service space. 
 
Ika Washington is a public health professional specializing in health policy and equity. She is passionate about best engagement practices, building meaningful partnerships, programs and services to improve the complex social and health problems impacting communities. Equipped with a diverse experience, including governance and regulatory affairs, policy development and implementation, health research design, and project management, coupled with an M.Sc focusing on social science and a progressive Ph.D. in Health Policy and Equity,  Ika thrives on being solution-based to improve spaces for marginalized groups and improve business designs. 
 
Ika’s work experience includes working as a Policy Analyst and Program Specialist at Health Canada and Regional Lead for an Indigenous Health Authority serving over 31 First Nations communities in Ontario. In leading the stage as a global speaker, she has been featured in Leafly, Globe and Mail, The Green Room, GrowOp, Postmedia, and guested on various podcasts and documentaries.
 
Ph.D in Health Policy & Equity – York University (progressive) 
M.Sc. in Social Science – University of Southampton (UK)
B.Sc. in Biology (Ecosystem & Health) – Western University