The #ScienceTwitter community was recently treated to a virtual campaign under the hashtags #BlackInChem and #BlackChemistsWeek. This event highlighted past and present contributions from Black people in the field and offered unique opportunities for networking, mentorship, and recognition, say Abraham Beyene and Priera Panescu.
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Beyene, A.G., Panescu, P. A community for Black chemists. Nat. Chem. 12, 988–989 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41557-020-00572-3
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