Creative Forces Feature #1: Anthonia Ogundele

Meet the very first feature in the Creative Forces series: Anthonia Ogundele.

While looking for STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) programs for her daughter, she discovered something that did not sit right with her. Accessibility was limited, pathways forward were far from clear, and it seems as though the programs were not designed with racialized youth in mind.

Instead of just complaining about the problem, she quit her full-time job and took matters into her own hands. And the Ethọ́s Lab was born:

“A Black-centred, Black-led innovation hub, open to everyone but devoted to empowering racialized youth, and increasing Black representation in STEAM.”

Ogundele is going beyond just responding to a problem; she is building something courageous and different shaped by the voices it serves.

What does a courageous space look like? What does it feel like?

Check out the full interview with Ogundele on the Tyee here: https://thetyee.ca/Culture/2025/11/07/Anthonia-Ogundele-Creative-Force/