Panelist
Uzoma Asagwara
Uzoma Asagwara is a Registered Psychiatric Nurse, Addictions Specialist and former member of the Canadian National basketball team and in 2019 made history as the first Black, Queer, Gender Non-Conforming person elected to the Manitoba Legislative Assembly and across Canada.
Most recently Uzoma became the first Black person to make a law in Manitoba when their Bill “The Somali Heritage Week Act” was passed in December of 2020 with unanimous support in the Manitoba Legislature.
Uzoma has been a long-time advocate alongside newcomer and refugee communities, two spirit and LGBTQ+ folks, youth and grassroots organizations.
Video
In light of Black History Month, Project Pulse Winnipeg was honoured to have Uzoma Asasgwara join our audience in an engaging and inspiring discussion on February 19th, 2022. Uzoma Asagwara is a Registered Psychiatric Nurse, Addictions Specialist and former member of the Canadian National basketball team and in 2019 made history as the first Black, Queer, Gender Non-Conforming person elected to the Manitoba Legislative Assembly and across Canada. During this event, not only did they share their experiences as a Black professional in the fields of health sciences, but also their insight on crucial topics, such as the importance of learning how to be an ally to the Black community. Their experiences and knowledge were incredibly enlightening and made for a memorable event.