Seeking to establish a space for Black people to learn and to grow together, Omri helped to launch a project which he dubbed Black Research Central in 2016. Through a consistent effort of sharing his own research articles and connecting with people all over social media, this project reached an active following of around 15,000 in the space of four years.
Some who recall the popularity of that former project may be wondering: what happened to Black Research Central?
Just as the movement for Black research was gathering its momentum, that movement was suddenly silenced. Omri was diligent in his work, hoping to bring the mission of this project into reality. However, with the growth of this project, he came to realize that his “team” did not share the same drive, purpose or integrity. Left with no other recourse, Omri was forced to abandon this “team,” which had lost his confidence. With it, the very platform, which was to be the salvation of many, was lost as well – or so it seemed.
While the former project had been brought to a reluctant end, Omri has not given up on his dream of a haven for Black researchers – a place where we can all gather and work together. Black Researchers United is a continuation of that dream and that dream lives on.