Scholars of Color- Toni Newman

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 Toni Newman to the Scholars of Color space!

Name: Toni Newman

Location: Los Angeles

Gender Pronouns: she/her

What's your current occupation? (i.e. Student, Scientist, Coach, In transition, etc.): Interim CEO/President of Black AIDS Institute and Chair of the Board of Directors TransCanWork

Without positions or titles, how would you describe yourself?: Collaborative person who can work with anyone to further positive results for the community

What are you passionate about?: I am passionate about equality for all regardless of race, sex and gender

What does the representation of Scholars of Color mean to you?: Representation to me means visibility and acknowledgment of the good work being done by scholars of color.

If people are interested in getting connected to you, how can they?:  tonidnewman@aol.com

Anything else you would like us to know?: I am a writer and author of the memoir I Rise-The Transformation of Toni Newman. I am the Executive Producer of a short film Heart of a Woman based on the memoir I Rise. We hope to do a feature film based on the book.

Thank you Toni 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.