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#BINW26 is still doing it up! Make sure to check out the roll call, conference discussions, and other events occuring! #BlackSky
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⏳ #BlackInTime celebrates the pioneers who shaped the future of science.

People like Dr. Mary Logan Reddick and Timnit Gebru remind us that Black innovation has always been at the forefront of discovery. ✨

#BINW26
Promotional graphic for #BlackInTime, a featured series during Black In Neuro Week 2026, highlighting historical Black neuroscientists. The flyer has a retro-inspired orange sunburst background with a cream arch-shaped panel. At the center is a black-and-white photograph of Mary Logan Reddick seated at a laboratory bench with a microscope. Text identifies her as a neuroembryologist, notes that she earned her Ph.D. from Harvard University in 1944, and that she was the first female biology professor at Morehouse College before joining the University of Atlanta, where she taught from 1953 until her passing. The Black In Neuro logo appears in the top right and bottom left corners, with #BINW26 displayed in a banner across the bottom. Promotional graphic for #BlackInTime, a featured series during Black In Neuro Week 2026, highlighting influential Black leaders in science and technology. The flyer has a retro-inspired orange sunburst background with a cream arch-shaped panel. At the center is a photo of Timnit Gebru, AI researcher and founder of the Distributed AI Research Institute (DAIR), speaking at a public event. Below her photo, the flyer highlights two accomplishments: co-founding Black in AI to champion Black excellence in artificial intelligence and founding the Distributed AI Research Institute (DAIR) to advance independent, community-centered AI research. The Black In Neuro logo appears in the top right and bottom left corners, and #BINW26 is displayed in a banner across the bottom.
July 29, 2026 at 10:21 AM
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#BINW26!!!!!
July 20, 2026 at 8:35 PM
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😌 Rest is part of the work.

As we close out #BINW26, take a moment to slow down, recharge, and celebrate all you've accomplished this week. You deserve it. 🖤

#BlackRestInNeuro #BlackInNeuro #BlackJoy
Promotional graphic for #BlackRestInNeuro, the closing day of Black In Neuro Week 2026. The flyer features a retro-inspired green sunburst background with a cream arch-shaped panel. A banner at the top reads "Sun 2nd August 2026." The text encourages participants to slow down, recharge, and celebrate everything they've accomplished during Black In Neuro Week. It reminds the community that Black In Neuro has always been about community, and that community includes making space for rest. The flyer closes with the message: "Take a breath. Unplug if you can. Pour back into yourself." The Black In Neuro logo appears in the top right and bottom left corners, with #BINW26 displayed in a banner across the bottom.
August 2, 2026 at 4:43 PM
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#BINW26 continues with #BlackInNeuroJoy!

We have meet ups in…
📍Rio, Brazil
📍Boston, Massachusetts, USA
📍Ibadan, Nigeria (registration is full)

If you can’t make it to an in person meet up join us virtually! Details👇🏽
Flyer with a light beige background and an illustrated “Black in Neuro” logo of a person in profile with a stylized brain in the top right corner. Large black text at the top reads “Black in Neuro Week 2026.” Center text says “Join BiN Boston for a picnic at the park.” Below, an orange rounded rectangle banner lists the details: “When: Saturday, August 1, 2026, 2:00 PM EST” and “Where: A local park, Boston, MA (exact location given following registration).” At the bottom left, the heading “Register here” appears above a Google Forms URL and a large QR code. On the right, text reads “Celebrate Black joy with us! Come ready to laugh, connect with others, and just have fun!” The flyer ends with the bold hashtag “#BLACKINJOY.” Orange and cream promotional flyer for Black in Neuro Week, Rio de Janeiro Edition. An illustrated profile of a Black woman with a stylized brain and "Black in Neuro" in her hair appears at the top left. The flyer announces the first Black in Neuro event in Brazil on August 4 (04/08). A QR code is provided for registration. Planned activities include a roundtable conversation, discussion of previous experiences, perspectives, and refreshments. Bold black and orange lettering is used throughout the design.
August 1, 2026 at 3:56 PM
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🚀 Looking for your next opportunity or hiring talent?

Use #HireBlackInNeuro to share jobs or let the community know you're on the market.

📚 Use #NeuroCareerResource to share career tips, mentorship, fellowships & resources.

Let's help each other grow. 🌍 #BINW26
Promotional graphic for #NeuroCareers, a featured day of Black In Neuro Week 2026. The flyer has a retro-inspired purple sunburst background with a cream arch-shaped panel. A banner at the top reads "Fri 31 July, 2026." The text encourages community members who are hiring to use #HireBlackInNeuro to share job opportunities and invites those seeking employment to introduce themselves and let the community know they are on the job market. It also encourages participants to use #NeuroCareerResource to share resources, advice, and tools that have supported their career development or career transitions. The Black In Neuro logo appears in the top right and bottom left corners, with #BINW26 displayed in a banner across the bottom.
July 31, 2026 at 6:59 PM
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💼 Join #NeuroCareers at #BINW26!

Hear from Fatmata Daramy, Dr. Douglas Adede, and Dr. Tanya Mangoma on becoming an asset in neuroscience and building a meaningful career.

🗓 July 31 | 🕛 12–1:30 PM ET

#BlackInNeuro
Promotional graphic for #NeuroCareers, a featured event during Black In Neuro Week 2026. The flyer has a retro-inspired purple sunburst background with a cream arch-shaped panel. Three speaker headshots are featured: Fatmata Daramy, Dr. Douglas Adede, and Dr. Tanya Mangoma. The session is titled "Becoming an Asset in Neuroscience" and takes place on Friday, July 31, 2026, from 12:00–1:30 PM ET. The Black In Neuro logo appears in the top right and bottom left corners, with #BINW26 displayed in a banner across the bottom.
July 31, 2026 at 3:53 PM
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Today we celebrate how neuroscience can bring us all together with #NeuroAcrossTheDiaspora 🌍. We are grateful that we can join each other online from all four corners of the world to create this beautiful community we call #BlackInNeuro. Use the prompts below to tell us where you are 😄

#BINW26
An yellow infographic with different shades of yellow projecting as rays from the center. In the top right is the Black In Neuro logo. Central is a vertically elongated semi circle with the words "#NeuroAcrossTheDiaspora" over the arch. Below this reads: Neuroscience is a global community, and every researcher has a unique journey. We'd love to get to know you! Tag "@blackinneuro" and use "#NeuroAcrossTheDiaspora" "#BINW26" to share and the instructions: (UN flag emoji) Where you're from (pin drop emoji) Where you're currently based(brain emoji) What you research(graduation cap emoji) Your career stage(glitter/star emoji) One fun fact about yourself. Below this reads: pictures encouraged and #BINW26
July 30, 2026 at 9:18 PM
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All too often race is pitted as a biological difference for racial disparities. However, it is the effects of racism that drive these disparities and more research is needed to highlight this.

🧵: 6/6
An infographic with different shades of pink. In the top right corner is the Black In Neuro logo. Centered is an elongated semi-circle with “neuroracism” titled along the curve. Below the text reads: Mythbuster biological differences are often used to explain away the disproportionate affect of many neurological disorders on black people.instead it is racism, stress and other social determinants of health (poverty, unemployment, discrimination) THAT are responsible. Below is the text #BINW26.
July 29, 2026 at 6:56 PM
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Over 20% of older (70+) Black Americans are living with Alzheimer’s. Understanding the risk factors are an important step towards improving health outcomes in the community.

🧵: 5/6
An infographic with different shades of pink. In the top right corner is the Black In Neuro logo. Centered is an elongated semi-circle with “neuroracism” titled along the curve. Below the text reads: Statistic according to the Alzheimer’s association among Black Americans 70 and older, 21.3% are living with Alzheimer’s. 1 in 5.  Below this is the text #BINW26.
July 29, 2026 at 6:56 PM
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Did you know that there are risk factors associated with certain disorders? Were you aware of the impact that hearing could have on the brain?

🧵: 4/6
An infographic with different shades of pink. In the top right corner is the Black In Neuro logo. Centered is an elongated semi-circle with “neuroracism” titled along the curve. Below the text reads: Were you aware? HEARING LOSS IS A MAJOR RISK FACTOR FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE. Below this is an image of an ear and the text #BINW26.
July 29, 2026 at 6:56 PM
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When we look more closely, we see that there are a number of neurological disorders that disproportionately affect the Black community. We will hear more about this with Dr. Croff during our keynote address.

🧵: 3/6
An infographic with different shades of pink. In the top right corner is the Black In Neuro logo. Centered is an elongated semi-circle with “neuroracism” titled along the curve. Below the text reads: Did you know? MANY NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS DISPROPORTIONATELY AFFECT BLACK PEOPLE, INCLUDING: STROKE, DEMENTIA (ALZHEIMER’S) AND MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS. Below this is an image of a neuron and the text #BINW26.
July 29, 2026 at 6:56 PM
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Neurological disorders impact nearly half of the world’s population. Diversity and creativity are needed in this space to innovate new and improved solutions.

🧵: 2/6
An infographic with different shades of pink. In the top right corner is the Black In Neuro logo. Centered is an elongated semi-circle with “neuroracism” titled along the curve. Below the text reads: Statistic according to the world health organization, 40% of the global population (over 3 billion people) are affected by some form of neurological disorder. Below this is an image of 40% and the text #BINW26.
July 29, 2026 at 6:56 PM
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#Neuroracism highlights both historic and present racial inequalities relating to the brain. This year, we are sharing facts around disorders that are common in the Black community.

We begin by placing neurological disorders in the wider context of worldwide disability.

🧵: 1/6
An infographic with different shades of pink. In the top right corner is the Black In Neuro logo. Centered is an elongated semi-circle with “neuroracism” titled along the curve. Below the text reads: Have you heard? NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS ARE THE SECOND LEADING CAUSE OF DEATH AND LEADING CAUSE OF DISABILITY WORLDWIDE. Below this is an image of the map of earth and the text #BINW26.
July 29, 2026 at 6:56 PM
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🚨You can join the #BINW26 keynote address with Dr. Croff on YouTube right now!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0bC...
July 29, 2026 at 5:12 PM
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💛 Wrap up #BINW26 with #BlackInNeuroJoy!

Whether you're new to BIN or a familiar face, come meet the community, join the conversation, and have some fun with trivia.

🗓 Aug. 1 | 🕐 1–2 PM ET (6–7 PM BST)
Promotional graphic for #BlackInNeuroJoy, a featured event during Black In Neuro Week 2026. The flyer has a retro-inspired pink sunburst background with a cream arch-shaped panel. Six speaker headshots are displayed: Dr. Asma Bashir, Jheannelle Johnson, Dr. Violet Kimble, Dr. Angeline Dukes, Dr. De-Shaine Murray, and Dr. Maya Foster. The event title is "BINW26 Virtual Meet-up” and the subtitle is “Join us for joyful conversations and a lively game of trivia!” It takes place on Saturday, August 1, 2026, from 1:00–2:00 PM ET. The Black In Neuro logo appears in the top right corner, with #BINW26 displayed in a banner across the bottom.
July 29, 2026 at 12:38 PM
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⏳ #BlackInTime celebrates the pioneers who shaped the future of science.

People like Dr. Mary Logan Reddick and Timnit Gebru remind us that Black innovation has always been at the forefront of discovery. ✨

#BINW26
Promotional graphic for #BlackInTime, a featured series during Black In Neuro Week 2026, highlighting historical Black neuroscientists. The flyer has a retro-inspired orange sunburst background with a cream arch-shaped panel. At the center is a black-and-white photograph of Mary Logan Reddick seated at a laboratory bench with a microscope. Text identifies her as a neuroembryologist, notes that she earned her Ph.D. from Harvard University in 1944, and that she was the first female biology professor at Morehouse College before joining the University of Atlanta, where she taught from 1953 until her passing. The Black In Neuro logo appears in the top right and bottom left corners, with #BINW26 displayed in a banner across the bottom. Promotional graphic for #BlackInTime, a featured series during Black In Neuro Week 2026, highlighting influential Black leaders in science and technology. The flyer has a retro-inspired orange sunburst background with a cream arch-shaped panel. At the center is a photo of Timnit Gebru, AI researcher and founder of the Distributed AI Research Institute (DAIR), speaking at a public event. Below her photo, the flyer highlights two accomplishments: co-founding Black in AI to champion Black excellence in artificial intelligence and founding the Distributed AI Research Institute (DAIR) to advance independent, community-centered AI research. The Black In Neuro logo appears in the top right and bottom left corners, and #BINW26 is displayed in a banner across the bottom.
July 28, 2026 at 3:43 PM
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📣 It's Roll Call time!

Kick off #BINW26 by introducing yourself! Share a selfie or short video telling us who you are, what you do, and the future you're helping reimagine. 🧠

Tag us and use #BINRollCall so we can celebrate our amazing community! Tag 3 BIN members you'd like to see join Roll Call ✨
Promotional graphic for #BINRollCall during Black In Neuro Week 2026. The design features a blue sunburst background with an arch-shaped cream panel. At the top, a blue banner reads "Mon 27 July, 2026." The center text says: "Kick off #BINW26 by introducing yourself! Share a selfie or short video telling us who you are, what you do, and what future you're helping reimagine." The Black In Neuro logo appears in the bottom left corner, and #BINW26 is displayed in a banner at the bottom.
July 27, 2026 at 3:13 PM
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🧠 Join Dr. Raina Croff for the #BINW26 Keynote:

"Preserving Your Brain in a World Designed to Take It Away."

As part of #NeuroRacism, this keynote explores brain health, equity, and the systems that shape neurological well-being.

🗓 July 29 | 🕐 1–2:30 PM ET
Promotional graphic for #NeuroRacism, a featured event during Black In Neuro Week 2026. The flyer has a retro-inspired pink sunburst background with a cream arch-shaped panel. At the top is the title #NeuroRacism and a portrait of Dr. Raina Croff. Below the photo, text announces her keynote, "Preserving Your Brain in a World Designed to Take It Away," taking place on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, from 1:00–2:30 PM ET. The Black In Neuro logo appears in the top right and bottom left corners, and #BINW26 is displayed in a banner across the bottom.
July 24, 2026 at 4:42 PM
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Register here: events.zoom.us/ev/AgaErvpe_...
BINW26 - A Reimagined Future
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July 23, 2026 at 5:53 PM
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⏳ New for #BINW26!

Join Dr. Sará King for #BlackInTime as we explore neuroscience through political and anthropological perspectives.

🗓 July 28
🕛 12 PM ET

You can register for this event others at the link below!
Promotional graphic for #BlackInTime, a featured event during Black In Neuro Week 2026. The flyer has a retro-inspired orange sunburst background with a cream arch-shaped panel. At the top is the title #BlackInTime and a portrait of Dr. Sará King. Below the photo, text reads: "Join us as we explore neuroscience through political and anthropological perspectives." The event takes place on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at 12:00 PM ET. The Black In Neuro logo appears in the top right and bottom left corners, and #BINW26 is displayed in a banner across the bottom.
July 23, 2026 at 5:53 PM
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💼 Your neuroscience career can take you anywhere.

Join #NeuroCareers at #BINW26 for "Becoming a Global Asset in Neuroscience," a career panel on building skills, expanding your network, and making an impact worldwide.

🗓 July 31 | 🕛 12–1:30 PM ET

Registration is open now!
Promotional graphic for #NeuroCareers, a featured day of Black In Neuro Week 2026. The flyer has a retro-inspired purple sunburst background with a cream arch-shaped panel. A banner at the top reads "Fri 31 July, 2026." The text invites attendees to explore the future of neuroscience through global collaboration and innovation. It encourages Black neuroscientists from around the world to discuss building sustainable scientific communities. The featured event is a Career Panel titled "Becoming a Global Asset in Neuroscience," taking place from 12:00–1:30 PM ET. The Black In Neuro logo appears in the bottom left corner, and #BINW26 is displayed in a banner across the bottom.
July 21, 2026 at 12:48 PM
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🌍 The future of neuroscience is global.

Join #NeuroAcrossTheDiaspora during #BINW26 as Black neuroscientists from around the world discuss collaboration, innovation, and building sustainable research networks.

🗓 July 30 | 🕜 1:30–3 PM ET
Promotional graphic for #NeuroAcrossTheDiaspora, a featured day of Black In Neuro Week 2026. The flyer has a retro-inspired yellow sunburst background with a cream arch-shaped panel. A banner at the top reads "Thur 30 July, 2026." The text states: "The future of neuroscience is global. Join Black neuroscientists from around the world to discuss collaboration, innovation, and building sustainable scientific communities." The featured panel is titled "Building Research Capacity and Networks Across the Diaspora" and takes place from 1:30–3:00 PM ET. The Black In Neuro logo appears in the bottom left corner, and #BINW26 is displayed in a banner across the bottom.
July 18, 2026 at 1:14 AM
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🧠 Reimagine the future of brain health.

Join the #BINW26 Keynote, Preserving Your Brain in a World Designed to Take It Away, during #NeuroRacism as we explore brain health, equity, and the racial disparities that persist across neuroscience.

Register for this event and more at the link below!
Promotional graphic for #NeuroRacism, a featured day of Black In Neuro Week 2026. The flyer has a retro-inspired pink sunburst background with a cream arch-shaped panel. A banner at the top reads "Wed 29 July, 2026." The text invites attendees to reimagine the future of brain health through the #BINW26 Keynote Address, exploring the global impact of brain health and confronting the racial disparities that persist across neuroscience. The keynote is titled "Preserving Your Brain in a World Designed to Take It Away" and takes place from 1:00–2:30 PM ET. The Black In Neuro logo appears in the bottom left corner, and #BINW26 is displayed in a banner across the bottom.
July 16, 2026 at 4:03 PM
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📣 REGISTRATION IS OPEN 📣

Our 7th annual #BlackInNeuroWeek is coming soon 🧠

From July 27th to August 2nd, we have an ✨AMAZING✨ week of events planned for you all, free and open to the public 🤗

Don’t miss out! Register for #BINW26 here ⤵️
events.zoom.us/ev/AgaErvpe_...

#BlackInSTEM #Neuroskyence 🧪
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July 15, 2026 at 11:55 PM
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#BINW26 is coming soon! Sign up to host a meet-up in your area 📝

Connect with other members of the #BlackInNeuro community and celebrate #BlackInNeuroJoy ✨

Link in bio! 💞

#BlackInSTEM #Neuroskyence #BlackInNeuroWeek
Calling all BIN members! We’re looking for people to host meet-ups in their area on Saturday, August 1 to celebrate #BlackInNeuroJoy during #BINW26. Sign up using the link in our bio by Friday July 17th to bring BIN members together in your city! We'll be hosting a coordinator training session on July 18th, so sign up ASAP! And here is the alt text: A promo poster for our upcoming Black In Neuro Week 2026 Joy Day, which includes a skyline drawn with green and white chalk. The heading reads ‘Calling all BIN members’ in capital letters. Under the heading, the text box reads ’Sign up to host a meet-up in your area to celebrate #BlackInNeuroJoy!’. The Black in Neuro full color logo sits in the center. The text underneath the logo reads ‘Saturday, August 1’ and ‘#BINW26’.
July 15, 2026 at 10:46 PM