The world could be unkind sometimes; and as we approach Black History Month, we reflect on the historical resistance to behaviours that could be least classified as unkind. The guest in our episode today, however, approaches adversity with his faith that “there is power in kindness.”  

In this episode, our host Susu B. conversed with the Black identifying York University student, speaker of “kindness” tour and founder of “Brothers-4-Brothers" mentorship program and “Communities Care” non-profit organisation, Nebiyou Timotewos. Nebiyou’s story, although full of challenges as he navigates intense circumstances including war, deaths and unfairness, highlights our abilities to not only rise from the ashes but to also help others in doing the same, all through kindness.

The fight-or-flight response for survival, can indeed be replaced with the kindness response for success. 

More on Nebiyou and his organizations:

• Nebiyou's Website
• Linktree
• Brothers-4-Brothers
• Communities Care

Support for Students at YorkU:

• Black Excellence at YorkU
• Student Community and Leadership Development (SCLD)
• Student Financial Services (SFS)
• Centre for Human Rights, Equity and Inclusion (CHREI) 
• Student Counselling, Health and Well-being (SCHW)
• Office of Student Community Relations (OSCR)

Black Student Associations and Clubs at YorkU:

• York United Black Students (YUBSA)  
• African Students Association 
• Black Students in Psychology 
• Black Women Bridging Borders 
• Nigerian Students’ Association 
• Black Future Lawyers York University