Richard is involved in his BCSE’s work to address systemic barriers faced by Black youth in his community in education through a wide range of support. As Richard passionately states, “having everything community rooted and trying to mitigate any barriers to success for students” illustrates a strong sense of responsibility and commitment towards Black youth.  He emphasizes community-rooted decision-making in his area as essential for meaningful, sustainable change. This BCSEs effort seeks to bridge gaps between schools and communities, through programs that include summer education, mentorship, and post-secondary guidance with the sole aim to help Black students define and achieve their own success. While the organization has achieved progress by offering scholarships and bursaries, challenges regarding funding sustainability and systemic resistance persist.