NEW YORK—Black EyeCare Perspective is redefining the color of the eyecare industry 1% at a time by creating a pipeline for Black students into optometry. Black EyeCare Perspective has been able to affect the most change through the chartering of the Black EyeCare Perspective Pre-Optometry Club (BEPPOC). On Tuesday, April 26, Black EyeCare Perspective, in partnership with Johnson & Johnson Vision, will celebrate the achievements of future optometrists joining the class of 2026 as part of the organizations’ second annual Signing day.

On April 26 at 7:30 p.m. EDT, Kaleah Smith, senior manager of sales leadership development and inside sales, Johnson & Johnson Vision, will deliver the keynote message. Dr. Jacobi Cleaver, and future optometrist and past BEPPOC president Lauren Price, will cohost the second annual Signing Day. Click here to register for the event.
 
Black EyeCare Perspective’s 13% Promise initiative is a call for equity in the increase of Black and African American representation in the eyecare industry to align with the U.S. Census population.
 
Since August 2020, BEPPOC has grown to over 105 members. The inaugural Signing Day event, in partnership with Johnson & Johnson Vision, celebrated the acceptance of 34 students into the class of 2025. Dr. Charissa Lee, head of North America Professional Affairs, Johnson & Johnson Vision, delivered the keynote speech as well as announced the winners of the video contest.
 
Through its charitable arm, Diversity Perspective, Inc. and Scholarship America, Black EyeCare Perspective awarded $23,500 in matriculation grants to 19 recipients and connected students to many other resources and opportunities in the industry and beyond. They are excited to celebrate the achievements of this year’s class and invite you to be a part of an unforgettable night.