Scholars of Color- Tameka Bazile
What is Scholars of Color?
It is a platform in which scholars of color are purposefully celebrated. It’s a space where scholars of color are showcased front and center. It is a digital space where we feel empowered and resilient. Let us get to know each other. Let us cheer each other on AND show the world what we have to offer.
Let us now welcome Tameka Bazile to the Scholars of Color space!
Name: Tameka Bazile
Location: New Jersey, USA
Gender Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
What's your current occupation? (i.e. Student, Scientist, Coach, In transition, etc.): Artist Relations & Social Strategy at TIME, web3
Without positions or titles, how would you describe yourself?: I would describe myself as a really ambitious woman. I was raised in inner city Brooklyn, New York to Haitian immigrant parents who always instilled the value of education and accolades as a priority. Overtime, I learned to see this as less of a reflection of my value but more of a way for me to create the lifestyle I want. Lately, I've been on a journey to find and expose HER, the me I see myself being in the future. With this, I would say I am intentional, connective, and crafty.
What are you passionate about?: I am passionate about helping Black people gain access to information they may not readily have access to, whether that be career information, financial, educational, etc.
What does the representation of Scholars of Color mean to you?: Scholars of Color allows POC to see themselves in the achievements, passions, and direction of others. Lack of representation breeds lack of information and access. This
If people are interested in getting connected to you, how can they?: You can find me on IG, Twitter, LinkedIn and Tik Tok (coming soon) at @thetamekabazile.
Anything else you would like us to know?: Feel free to include anything from my bio on LinkedIn :)
Thank you Tameka for sharing space with us!
Stay tuned everyone for more Scholars of Color profiles. Interested in being showcased yourself? Please email the Scholars of Color team at scholarsofcolor@reclaimingyourhappiness.com and we will get back to you shortly.
