Events
January 19, 2022 — 2:OOPM ET (US and Canada)
“Get Rid of the BS.”
Risha Grant, a renowned expert on diversity and inclusion with a “no-holds-barred” style, will tackle hard but necessary questions about how to address social unrest and racial injustice. She’ll also offer practical advice for how to confront and get past biases to create more respectful, diverse, and inclusive communities.
February 16, 2022 — 2:00 PM ET (US & Canada)
Panel Discussion: Encounters with Bias and Racism
Listen to first-person accounts of bias and racism in the retail setting (from both consumers and employees), and learn how each encounter could have been avoided. The panel will be led by Reggie Johnson, Chief Diversity Officer/Senior VP at Signet Jewelers and a director for the Black in Jewelry Coalition.
friday, june 18, 2021 — 7:00 PM EST
BIJC's Juneteenth Celebration
Connect with us as we commemorate the 156th anniversary of the abolition of slavery in the United States! As we celebrate this historic event, we also want to highlight & support rich Black culture.
BIJC will be hosting a virtual event via zoom with Chef Rudy as our special guest. Held on Friday June 18th, at 7:00pm.
Chef Rudy (Instagram @ChefRudyStraker) will be making a mouthwatering Jerk Chicken entrée & a thirst-quenching Watermelon Mojito Cocktail.
The supply list is provided in the link below! Will be sent out soon. Let’s celebrate culture, talent, and history for a very special Juneteenth. Can’t wait to see you there!
wednesday, april 14, 2021 — 10:00 aM EST
Sister to Sister
The Black in Jewelry Coalition (BIJC) and USAID’s Zahabu Safi Project will hold a unique fireside chat webinar, “Sister to Sister: Creating relationships to support responsible sourcing of artisanal gold from Africa.”
This virtual event, which will be held Wednesday, April 14 at 10am ET, provides a space for panelists and participants to exchange information about their respective businesses, and discuss opportunities for success. Participants of the webinar learn how to responsibly source artisanal gold directly from the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Featured panelists include:
Dr. Njanju Namazuba Zouzou, President of the Mineral Cooperative of Ukingo (Luhihi, South Kivu, DRC)
Huguette Kaleba Ngoie Kasongo, co-founder of SOGECOMI, a social enterprise whose goal is to improve the lives and wellbeing of mining communities in DRC through responsible sourcing and export of minerals
Ella Mindja, Zahabu Safi Project Officer and Community Liaison
The session will be moderated by BIJC’s: Lotanna Amina Egwatu, Creative Director and Principal at Mina Stones and Patricia Mweene, Founder and Creative Director, INONGE ZITA Jewellery/ Gemstone Value Chain Specialist
This free event is available to all.
Thursday, february 25, 2021 — 7:00 PM EST
Aldis Hodge: The One to Watch
Aldis is a force to be reckoned with, not only in the watch industry but in the entertainment industry as well. From “One Night In Miami” to horology, Aldis has us on the edge of our seats with his creative brilliance. Join us for a conversation about his journey into horology, the importance of representation and what it’s like to work in multiple industries.
The interview will be followed by Virtual Game Night. A celebration of Black History Month. #MoreThanAMonth #ShiningTogether
(Aldis’ image by Tim Swallow)
Thursday, february 11, 2021 — 6:30 PM EST
Sheryl Jones: A Rare Diamond in the District
Fri, November 6, 2020 — 8:00 PM EST
Happy Hour to Celebrate the Launch of BIJC
Join us for a celebration! On 6th of November at 8pm EST on Zoom, Meet and Network with fellow Black Jewelry Industry Professionals and allies. We will have a fun jewelry themes scavenger hunt, introduce you to the board and share details about what we have planned!
