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Welcome To Blackin Gerontology and Geriatrics BIGG Black in Aging Amplifying Black Excellence in Aging Research Teaching Practice Our Mission Our mission is to bring together Black researchers industry professionals clinicians and students in the field of aging and to mutually support one another as we navigate academic corporate and entrepreneurial paths to success. We advocate for more diversityinclusion and equity within the organizations and amplify ourcollective voices as we call for aging and health equity. Our Vision Black in Gerontology Geriatrics BIGG is an organization that was born to address the systemic inequities found in aging researchteachingpractice by focusing on three primary pillars community advocacy and accountability. Black in Gerontology Geriatrics brings together a globalnetworkofBIGGs Allies andOrganizational Sponsors contributing to the goal of enhancingdiversity inclusion and equity in the field of aging.