Canadian auto dealer editor Todd Phillips interviews Emiliano Void, Chair, Accelerate Auto, and Christina Morris, Founding Member, Accelerate Auto about a not-for-profit that launched Feb. 16, 2021 to promote opportunities for Black talent in Canada’s auto industry and combat anti-Black racism. The group will work to raise awareness, promote mentoring, develop educational opportunities for Black students, and forge partnerships with industry allies. Follow them on LinkedIn or visit www.accelerateauto.ca and watch the launch video.
About Todd Phillips
Todd Phillips is the editorial director of Universus Media Group Inc. and the editor of Canadian auto dealer magazine. Todd can be reached at tphillips@universusmedia.com.
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