Diversity Month Celebrations and Calendar
CURRENT EVENTS
Virtual Town Hall: Sustaining Our Focus on Equity Work During Turbulent Times
Wednesday, January 29, 2025 | 12 noon – 12:50 p.m.
Location: Zoom
The UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism Council (DEI/AR) is pleased to invite you to two very special events. Please join us for a unique opportunity to learn from a nationally renowned expert on how Restorative Justice can help us advance our mission to provide the highest-quality health care to all children in our communities.
Ainka Jackson is executive director of the Selma Center for Nonviolence, Truth and Reconciliation. After her recent engagement with the Obama Democracy Forum, Ms. Jackson is traveling to San Francisco, offering a series of learning sessions at Glide and UCSF.
Workshop: Putting Restorative Justice Principles into Practice: Caring for our Children and Families
Wednesday, January 29, 2025 | 1:30 – 3:15 p.m.
Location: Zoom
The UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism Council (DEI/AR) is pleased to invite you to two very special events. Please join us for a unique opportunity to learn from a nationally renowned expert on how Restorative Justice can help us advance our mission to provide the highest-quality health care to all children in our communities.
Ainka Jackson is executive director of the Selma Center for Nonviolence, Truth and Reconciliation. After her recent engagement with the Obama Democracy Forum, Ms. Jackson is traveling to San Francisco, offering a series of learning sessions at Glide and UCSF.
Webinar: Equipping Families with Legal and Mental Health Resources During Uncertain Times
Tuesday, January 28, 2025 |10:00 am-12 pm
Virtual
PRESENTERS
- Lauren Lofton, JD, Senior Staff Attorney, Legal Link
- Sonya Svoboda, LCSW, Clinical Director, Partnerships for Trauma Recovery
- Penélope Mato Vilar, LMFT, Counseling Program Manager, Partnerships for Trauma Recovery
This training is a collaboration with the Center of Excellence for Immigrant Child Health and Wellbeing at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals and First 5 Alameda County. This training focuses on preparing providers working with immigrant and refugee communities with practical strategies to offer support during times of uncertainty. Participants will explore how Legal Link provides legal referrals and resource support tailored to the unique challenges faced by immigrant families and their service providers. Additionally, Partnerships for Trauma Recovery will share methods for mental health support. Finally, participants will learn strategies to acknowledge and build on the resilience and strengths inherent in immigrant families, fostering empowerment and positive outcomes in their communities.
Visit our website for more information/registration link: https://immigrantchild.ucsf.edu/news/online-event-equipping-immigrant-families-legal-and-mental-health-resources-during-uncertain
Previous Events
2024
Free Film Screening of Everybody's Work: Heatlh What Hurts Us All
The UCSF Health Nursing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism Council and We Belong Initiative, in partnership with the UCSF School of Nursing invite you to attend a free virtual screening of “Everybody’s Work: Health What Hurts Us All,” a film that examines the hidden disease plaguing health care in the United States: systemic racism.
Screening Event includes:
- an overview of the We Belong Initiative, a strategic initiative created by UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital to improve diversity in the workforce - Brandie Hollinger-Quao, We Belong Initiative, Co-chair of the Nursing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism Council
- a post-film community space - Michelle Sison, Co-chair of the Nursing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism Council
Virtual Screening Dates via Zoom
- Thursday, December 12th 4-6pm
- Friday, December 13th 8-10am
- Monday, December 16th 12-2pm
- Thursday, December 19th 4-6pm
Registration for UCSF Health Nursing Staff (e.g., RN, PCA)
Provider approved by the California BRN Provider #CEP12980 for 2 contact hours
- If you have a Nursing Connect account, register in Nursing Connect
- If you do not have a Nursing Connect account, please complete survey: https://ucsf.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eljyGRFVFA5MIE6
- After receiving your information, Nursing Connect will create your account and automatically register you. If you are a nurse, you will receive 2 BRN Contact Hours
Registration for non-UCSF Health Nurses (e.g. physician, student, UCSF SON faculty)
Veterans Day 2024
Honor, Courage, Commitment. These are some of the values military service members learn to adhere to while they wear the uniform. The words are simple, but they require strength and a sense of purpose. Taking on this immeasurable responsibility is both rewarding and daunting. Thanking those who have made this promise in the defense of our country’s freedoms is an important way to recognize Veterans and their families.
Veterans Day is observed every year on November 11. Veterans Day is an important day set aside to honor and show appreciation for ALL who have served in the United States military—in wartime or peacetime, living or deceased.
Día de los Muertos 2024
Throughout Latin America and the diaspora, this is the time of year when families and communities gather to remember and celebrate their ancestors. It is believed that between November 1st and 2nd the portal between the living and loved ones who have passed is open, allowing for direct contact and communication. It is a time of remembrance and celebration of life and less about sadness and grief. This tradition has its roots in Mesoamerican indigenous cosmovision where death is viewed as a part of the natural cycle of life. This belief system is not rooted in the western mentality of good and bad, rather in the duality found in nature which embodies balance.
Día de los Muertos Ofrendas - Community Altars
Every year UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals (BCH) honors Día de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) with a wonderful ofrenda, or community altar, at both BCH Oakland Friendly Café and BCH Mission Bay main lobby. The Community Altars (ofrendas) will be in display at both campuses from Friday, November 1 - Friday, November 8.
We invite patients, family members and staff to write the names (or initials, if honoring patients) of beloveds they are honoring, on paper butterflies. The BCH community is also invited to contribute flowers or images of those they are honoring to the ofrendas, so that it continues to blossom with the love and dedication of all those in the community.
Native American Heritage Month 2024
National Native American Heritage Month is celebrated each year in November. It is a time to celebrate the traditions, languages and stories of Native American, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, and affiliated Island communities and ensure their rich histories and contributions continue to thrive with each passing generation. In 1990, President George H. W. Bush approved a joint resolution designating November 1990 “National American Indian Heritage Month.” Similar proclamations, under variants on the name (including “Native American Heritage Month” and “National American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month”) have been issued each year since 1994.
Tambayan Presentation: Bryan Pangilinan, composer and executive producer of Larry the Musical
Wednesday, October 23, 2024 | 12:10 pm - 1 pm Zoom
Join us in this special Tambayan presentation in which we highlight Bryan Pangilinan, a San Francisco composer and executive producer of Larry the Musical. Bryan was honored to join Brava Theater as an Artist in Residence to co-compose the first musical about Filipino American labor leader Larry Itliong with Gayle Romasanta, fusing his influences in folk, opera, classical, and musical theater styles. The musical is based on “Journey for Justice: The Life of Larry Itliong” by Dr. Dawn Mabalon and Gayle Romasanta. Larry the Musical premiered on March 16, 2024, for one month at the Brava Theatre in San Francisco.
Tambayan means "a place for hanging out" in Tagalog. Tambayan is a space where UCSF staff, faculty learners of Filipino descent and allies can gather to socialize, network, and support each other.
International Pronouns Day
Wednesday, October 16, 2024 | 11 am - 1 pm
The Friendly Cafe at BCH Oakland
Come join us as we celebrate International Pronouns Day with Pronoun Stickers, UCSF Pride Pledge Pins, and other swag items.
Sponsored by the BCH LGBTQ Group and the BCH DEI/AR Council
Filipino American Heritage Month
BCH Cafetico
Friday, October 11, 2024 | 10 am - 11:30 am
OPC 1 Atrium at BCH Oakland
You're invited to the BCH Cafecito in celebration of Latiné Heritage Month on October 11, 10 am - 11:30 am (in person) in the OPC 1 Atrium at BCH Oakland, 747 52nd Street, Oakland. Join the BCH Chicané Latiné Campus Association for a morning of café y pan, and catching up with your communities. Food and beverages will be provided.
Latine Heritage Month
Oakland Pride Parade
Sunday, September 8, 2024 | 9:30 am - 12 pm
We're marching at the Oakland Pride Parade again this year! The UCSF Community & Government Relations has generously financed our Oakland Pride Parade registration.
Date: Sunday, September 8
Contingent Line Up: To be determined. They will inform us the week before the parade on our line up.
Location: Marchers to meet by 9:30 am at Caffe Teatro, 300 Frank H Ogawa Plaza, Suite 130
BCH Pride T-shirts: We have BCH Pride t-shirts in purple and lilac colors. There are also limited number of child sizes as well in purple (see attached). BCH Pride T-shirts can be picked up at the BCH OAK Friendly Cafe on Wednesday, August 28 from 11 am - 1 pm.
DEI/AR Awards
Unity Fest: Celebrating Pride, Freedom and Immigrant Heritage
Monday, June 17, 2024 | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
UCSF Oakland Outpatient Center, 744 52nd St., Oakland, CA 94609
This June, the BCH Black Caucus invites all staff, healthcare professionals, and supporters to come together to honor the significance of Juneteenth, Pride, and Immigrant Heritage Month. Join us for a fun-filled event with raffle excitement, the prestigious Dr. Vivien T. Thomas scholarship presentation, BIPOC-owned business vendors, delectable food and drinks, and a wonderful performance by a live band. Let's commemorate freedom, pride, diversity, and unity in a spirit of joy and togetherness.
Juneteenth
Also known as Emancipation Day, Black Independence Day or Jubilee Day, Juneteenth marks June 19, 1865, when Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger arrived with federal troops in Galveston, Texas, and issued an order informing the last enslaved people in Texas that they were free. This came more than two months after the end of the Civil War and 2½ years after President Abraham Lincoln had issued the Emancipation Proclamation freeing slaves in the Southern states.
LGBTQ+ Pride Month 2024
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning + Pride Month (LGBTQ+ Pride Month) is celebrated annually in June to honor the 1969 Stonewall riots, and works to achieve equal justice and equal opportunity for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ+) Americans. In June of 1969, patrons and supporters of the Stonewall Inn in New York City staged an uprising to resist the police harassment and persecution to which LGBT Americans were commonly subjected. This uprising marks the beginning of a movement to outlaw discriminatory laws and practices against LGBT Americans.
As we look back and move forward, we also want to recognize that the current state of human rights for LGBTQ people in the US. In the last couple of years, state lawmakers have targeted LGBTQ rights and have unleashed a torrent of anti-transgender bills—targeting transgender youth. The ACLU is currently tracking 515 anti-LGBTQ bills in the US.
San Francisco Pride Parade
Sunday, June 30 | 10 am - 5 pm
UCSF heads once again to this year's Annual San Francisco LGBTQ Pride Celebration & Parade! UCSF heads once again to this year's annual San Francisco LGBTQ Pride Celebration & Parade! Register by June 19 to march with UCSF. Exact staging time and location will be sent closer to the date.
Free UCSF Pride t-shirts will be distributed at the parade on a first come, first serve basis. All UCSF community members and their families are welcome to join!
A special thanks to this year's planning committee for contributing their time and energy into bringing our UCSF community together to celebrate pride.
Thank you to our collaborators: Alliance Health Project, Benioff Children's Hospital, Campus Life Services, Community & Government Relations, Gladstone Institutes, Global Health Sciences, the LGBT Resource Center, Office of Diversity & Outreach and Ward 86.
Register to march in the parade.
Space For You!: How, Where, and Why to Take A Break and Create Time in Your Day for You
Tuesday, June 4, 2024 | 12:10pm to 1pm
Creating space to take a break during the day is important for your mind, body, and wellbeing. Join us as we share resources dedicated to making this happen for UCSF staff whether remote, in-person, or hybrid. We will be sharing lesser known break spots on campus, wellness and ergonomic tips and techniques when taking a break, and how to schedule space for yourself and your team into the work day.
Join our panelists as they share insights, learning, and resources:
- Kristin Amlie, Ergonomics and Human Factors Program Manager and Prinicipal Ergonomist, UCSF
- Brooks Bigart, Writer/Editor and Flagship Events, Office of Diversity & Outreach, UCSF
- Denny Nguyen, Landscape Supervisor, UCSF
- Henry OCampo, Program Manager, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, UCSF Benifoff Children's Hospitals
- Kathleen Yumul, Wellness Program Manager, UCSF
This event is a Staff Resource Days 2024 event! Please check out additional virtual and in-person Staff Resource Days events during the week of June 3 - 18, 2024 by searching for hashtag "SRD24" or visiting the Staff Resource Days website: tiny.ucsf.edu/SRD.
Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander Heritage Month 2024
May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month, which celebrates all of the Asians, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders in the United States who have made the country what it is today. During this month, the country celebrates the achievements and remembers the struggles endured by Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders.
Status of AANHPIs at UCSF
Friday, May 31 | 12 pm - 1:30 pm (Zoom and in person)
Location: HSW301, Parnassus
Join us as we present the current status of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians & Pacific Islanders within our UCSF community, including our AANHPI workforce demographics and Patient Experience by race/ethnicity and language. Sponsored by the AANHPI Coalition.
What Motivates You as an AANHPI Leader?
Giving flowers to our AANHPI community at UCSF for their unsung dedication, passion, energy and time to improve the climate and belonging for everyone.
Click here for the slide deck
Nuestra Familia Unida Social and Networking Event
Thursday, May 23, 2024 | 1 pm - 4 pm
UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland Outpatient Center
Join the BCH Chicanx Latinx Campus Association and the UCSF Chicanx Latinx Campus Association for our inaugural Nuestra Familia Unida Social and Networking Event. This event is a chance for our Latiné staff and faculty to network, celebrate each other, connect with colleagues, and build community. We’ll hear stories from Christina Mangurian, Roberto Vargas,George Weiss, and Ada Robinson who will share stories about being in community with other Latiné folks at UCSF, and how to build a stronger sense of belonging for one another. We’ll have light music, great conversation, plus delicious food, and drink, with plenty to go around.
CLCA is grateful for the support of this event from UCSF’s Office of Diversity & Outreach, UCSF Student Academic Affairs, and UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital DEI/AR Council.
Jewish American Heritage Month 2024
With May being designated as Jewish American Heritage Month, it is an honor to take a moment to pause and celebrate the many Jewish communities, cultures, achievements and creativity represented within all of UCSF. However, May 2024 is unlike any May we have seen before. What is happening throughout the world today, most notably in Israel, Gaza, and the West Bank, must be named and acknowledged. The conflict and the loss of life throughout the region has given rise to great pain and anguish; to grief, sorrow, fear, anger and so much more. We feel it in our own UC homes, as students on campuses throughout the state rise up to use their voices; voices that are not always in unison as this is a very complex time in our lives.
Anti-Semitism, Anti-Zionism, Islamophobia and Anti-Arab sentiments are on the rise, bringing to the fore just how much diversity and differences can yield pain, as much as they can yield joy. All this, has led to much soul searching among many, who grapple with the complexities of what it means to be a Jew, this May. May of 2024.
Arab American Heritage Month 2024
The achievements of Arab Americans are celebrated through the celebration of National Arab American Heritage Month (NAAHM) in April. Arab America and the Arab America Foundation launched the National Arab American Heritage Month initiative in 2017, with just a handful of states recognizing the initiative. During this time, we celebrate Arab Americans throughout the past and present, and recognize their invaluable contributions to our country. It also serves as a time to combat Anti-Arab bigotry and to challenge stereotypes and prejudices.
Arab Talk with Dr. Jess Ghannam
Friday, April 19 | 11:30 am - 1 pm
Hybrid - BCH Mission Bay, William and Susan Oberndorf Auditorium (A1602A west side; room A) and zoom
Join us in celebration of Arab American Heritage Month with Dr. Jess Ghannam. This presentation is offered both inperson and zoom. Location for inperson is at BCH Mission Bay, MBH A1602 Auditorium. Food and refreshments will be served from 11:30 am - 12 pm. The presentation with Dr. Jess Ghannam will be from 12 pm - 1 pm, which can also be viewed through zoom.
Dr. Ghannam is a human rights activist and professor at UCSF. He lectures, writes, and conducts research on the health effects of war and occupation in Palestine and in the Arab World, where he travels frequently.
UCSF LGBTQ Committee Meet & Greet
Wednesday, March 20 | 5 pm - 6:30 pm
LGBTQ Resource Center, MU102, Parnassus
Learn about LGBTQIA+ advocacy at UCSF and how to get involved with the committee. Refreshments will be provided.
Music Therapy 16 Year Celebration!
Tuesday, March 5th
Please join us in celebrating the 16-year of the music therapy at BCH-Oakland!
- 8 - 9 AM, Grand Rounds - Music Therapy in Pediatrics: Supporting Agency and Advocacy
- 12 - 1 PM, Cake Music & Celebration in Bertha Wright Conference Room
If you have any questions, please contact: Rechelle Porter [email protected]
International Women's Week: Envisioning the Future of Healthcare
Monday, March 4, 2024 | 12 pm - 1 pm
Can you conceive a world that is radically different from the one in which we currently live in? We can create a reality or future that we have never seen or experienced. This discussion provides a forum for the freedom to reimagine what healthcare could become. We have a panel of women representing different areas of our healthcare system, who will share their ideas about the future.
Moderator: Laura Brotherton, MPH, FACHE, Director, Physician Services
Panelists:
- Judie Boehmer, MN, RN, NEA-BC, FABC, Vice President, Chief Nursing Officer
- Joyclyn Garrette, M.S. Health Administration, FQHC Director
- Hani Gutierrez, MSN, RN, CPNP, BCH Oakland Manager, Advanced Practice Providers
- Carly Evans, Health IT
- Ashlyn Davis, Mental Health Lead Clinician
Black History Month 2024
This year we celebrate Black History Month with a theme of African Americans and the Arts.
African American art is infused with African, Caribbean, and the Black American lived experiences. In the fields of visual and performing arts, literature, fashion, folklore, language, film, music, architecture, culinary and other forms of cultural expression, the African American influence has been paramount. African American artists have used art to preserve history and community memory as well as for empowerment. Artistic and cultural movements such as the New Negro, Black Arts, Black Renaissance, hip-hop, and Afrofuturism, have been led by people of African descent and set the standard for popular trends around the world. In 2024, we examine the varied history and life of African American arts and artisans.
Red Bay Coffee Grand Opening
Wednesday, February 21
BCH Oakland Outpatient Center
Join us as we celebrate the grand opening of Red Bay Coffee in BCH Oakland's Outpatient Center. As a locally owned black business and one of Oprah's Favorite Things of 2023, Red Bay Coffee is a testament to excellence. With this new hospital vendor, customers will also be able to order food and beverages online and on their phone with the InstaEats app. (No more waiting in line!). Stop by to savor a delightful coffee or indulge in a tasty bite while enjoying live entertainment as part of the opening festivities.
Black Joy Parade
Sunday, February 25 | 11:30 am - 2:30 pm
14th St & Franklin St Oakland, CA 94612
UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals is excited to announce its participation in the 7th annual Oakland Black Joy Parade. We invite everyone to join us and proudly represent BCH during the parade portion of the event. The Black Joy Parade exists to provide the Black community and allies a live experience that celebrates the community’s influence on cultures past, present and future. Join us on Sunday, February 25 (Parade begins at 12:30 p.m.) in Downtown Oakland.
CLCA Cafecito: How are Latiné People Also African Descendants? And other tales of Black-Brown Unity, Vol. 2
Thursday, February 29 | 12 pm - 1 pm (zoom)
Join the Chicanx Latinx Campus Association for an encore installment of our Cafecito series in honor of Black History Month. We’ll be joined by Roberto Ariel Vargas, MPH, who will lead an introductory conversation on how La Raza is descended from Africans and the impact of the African Diaspora on Latin America. They will share with our community other stories of Black-Brown unity. Our goal is to highlight the connective tissue between these communities and help foster a stronger sense of understanding and responsibility when it comes to anti-Black racism at UCSF, and beyond.
This event is free and virtual.
If you have questions, please reach out to Jae Rouse Iñiguez, MHSA, MA
Fireside Chat with BLOOM: Black Love Opporunity and Outcome Improvement in Medicine
Wednesday, February 14 | 12 pm - 1 pm
Join us for a Fireside Chat with the founders of BLOOM: Black Love Opportunity and Outcome Improvement in Medicine, a new clinic that matches Black babies with Black healthcare providers to improve outcomes for both moms and kids.
BLOOM is a space where Black babies and families are seen by racially concordant providers who understand and share their lived experiences. These families have access to world-class health care; receive screening for traumatic experiences and mental health wellness; connect with services that address unmet needs; receive financial assistance to establish college savings accounts; and benefit from lactation support and post-natal nutrition, among other services.
This is a groundbreaking effort. There is nothing comparable to this initiative in the United States. With the launch of BLOOM, we are building a model for Black pediatric primary care that can be replicated across the country.
Panelists:
- Dayna Long, MD - Kayla Karvonen, MD
- Javay, Ross, MD - Justin Williams, MD
Moderated by Saun-Toy Trotter
The Black Caucus 32nd Annual Black Heritage Gala (Sold Out!)
Saturday, February 10 | 6 pm - 10 pm
Hyatt Regency (Embarcadero)
5 Embarcadero Center, San Francisco, CA 94102
Thank you to everyone who will be joining us for this year's Black Caucus gala at the Hyatt Regency in San Francisco. The sold-out event includes a no-host cocktail hour, community building, and dancing. We will be joined by hospital leadership from BCH and UCSF Health.
No Host Cocktail Hour | Seated Dinner with Wine | Community Building | Dancing
Lunar New Year 2024 - Year of the Dragon
The Lunar New Year is an international holiday celebrated in many Asian countries, but not all, and the United States even has its own celebrations.
Unlike western New Year's, the date of Lunar New Year changes depending on the year. But regardless of the date, each culture that celebrates the Lunar New Year has lasting customs, traditions and beliefs. In 2024, Lunar New Year begins on Saturday, February 10 and ends Saturday, February 24.
2023
Brave Space Coaching Sessions for BCH Managers
Please REGISTER to attend one of the following Brave Space sessions.
- Wednesday, October 4 at 10 am - 12 pm
- Friday, October 20 at 1 pm - 3 pm
- Friday, October 27 at 2 pm - 4 pm
- Friday, November 3 at 1 pm - 3 pm
- Wednesday, November 15 at 1 pm - 3 pm
More coaching sessions to come in 2024!
50th Anniversary Celebration of the UCSF Sickle Cell Center of Excellence
November 2, 2023 UCSF Benioff Children’s Outpatient Center 744 52nd St. | Oakland, CA
This event marks five decades of groundbreaking research, compassionate care, and unwavering commitment to advancing the understanding and treatment of sickle cell disease.
Please join us for a celebration with music, food and inspirational speakers.
DEI/AR Awards
Award Amount
Each award will be from $2,000 - $5000 (pending availability of funds), with a total of up to 6 awardees.
Eligible Applicants
UCSF BCH departments/units that have shown to advance diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-racism.
Application Deadline
October 31, 2023, 5:00 pm PST
Project Period
December 1, 2023 – June 15, 2024
Día de los Muertos 2023
Monday, October 30 - Wednesday, November 8
We welcome staff to participate in our Community Altar by adding a written dedicaiton to a loved one htat has passed away and /or by sharing photos of your dearly departed. You are welcome to honor patients who've passed, but please use only their first initial in the dedication.
The Community Altars will be displayed in the following locations:
- BCH Oakland Cafe
- BCH Mission Bay lobby
Dedications can be picked up and dropped off in the following locations:
- BCH Oakland Family Resource and Information Center
- BCH Mission Bay Spiritual Services
Re-Envisioning Cancer Research in Asian American Populations: Data and Community
Thursday, October 26, 2023 | 12 pm - 1:30 PT
The Asian American Research Center on Health (ARCH) is pleased to announce that Scarlett Lin Gomez, MPH, PhD is the 2023 Christopher N.H. Jenkins Award recipient. This award recognizes Dr. Gomez’s significant achievements in community-oriented cancer prevention and control efforts for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. Dr. Gomez is a Professor in UCSF Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics and a key member of the Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, where she is part of the Population Sciences Program and a part of the Leadership Committee of the Prostate Cancer Program.
Dr. Gomez’s many accomplishments include the development of the California Neighborhoods Data System, a compilation of small-area level data on social and built environmental characteristics and has used these data in more than a dozen funded studies to evaluate the impact of social and built neighborhood environment factors on disease outcomes. Furthermore, she has significantly contributed surveillance data on cancer incidence, outcomes, and trends among distinctive Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Hispanic ethnic groups, as well as cancer patterns based on nativity status and neighborhood characteristics.
Dr. Gomez’s impactful work and contributions to cancer data collection, research on multi-level drivers of cancer health disparities, and mentorship continues to aid Asian American and Pacific Islander communities, providing strategies for understanding and addressing their cancer burdens.
Dr. Gomez will be honored and speak at a virtual Jenkins Award & Lecture on Thursday, October 26, 2023 from 12:00-1:30 PM PST. Please register here to join us!
Filipino American History Month 2023
Filipino Americans are the second largest Asian American group in the nation and the third largest ethnic group in California, after Latinas/os and African Americans. The celebration of Filipino American History Month in October commemorates the first recorded presence of Filipinos in the continental United States, which occurred on October 18, 1587, when “Luzones Indios” came ashore from the Spanish galleon Nuestra Senora de Esperanza and landed at what is now Morro Bay, California
Tambayan: A place for hanging out
Wednesday, October 18 | 5 pm - 6:15 pm
Multicultural Resource Center, 500 Parnassus Avenue, MU102
The United Filipinx Association invites you to celebrate Filipino American History Month with Tambayan, which means "a place for hanging out" in Tagalog. Tambayan is a space where UCSF staff, faculty learners of Filipino descent and allies can gather to socialize, network, and support each other. Food and refreshments will be provided. Tambayan is both inperson and virtual.
Latiné Heritage Month 2023
The people who make up the Latin American tapestry within the U.S. are as diverse as the various countries from which they come. Hispanic Heritage Month, which kicks off Sept. 15 and runs through Oct. 15, is ripe with opportunities to observe, celebrate and learn about the rich cultures and contributions of Hispanic Americans in the overarching American story.
Latiné Heritage Month Panel: Journey to Get Here Together
Wednesday, October 25 | 12 pm - 1 pm
Join our colleagues as they discuss their journey and other topics in alignment with the national Latine Heritage Month theme: of “Latinos: Driving Prosperity, Power and Progress in America”. A raffle prize will be available at the end of the hour.
Panelists:
- Hilda Diaz, CMI, Manager, Interpreter Services, BCH Oakland
- Richard Flamburis, Division Administrator, Child Trauma Recovery Program, Department of Psychiatry
- Klint Jaramillo, MEd, MSW, Executive Director, Resource Centers for Identity & Inclusion, Office of Diversity and Outreach
- Crystal Loucel, MPH, MS, RN, UCSF SF General Health Promotion Specialist, Epidemiology & Biostatistics
- Susan Martinez, MS - HAIL, Senior Lean Consultant, QBI & Continous Improvement, BCH Oakland
Getting to Know Your LGBTQ+ Patients
This live UCSF-tailored talk, by the former director of UCSF’s LGBTQ Center, will explore the real-life concerns of patients who are LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer). The Bay Area has long had one of the highest LGBTQ+ populations in the country—and LGBTQ+ people often turn to UCSF for their medical care. This engaging talk will discuss their healthcare-related hopes and needs—and how UCSF staff, in any role, can offer knowledgeable and welcoming care.
What do all the letters mean? What do LGBTQ+ patients worry about—and appreciate—in healthcare? How does healthcare go wrong—and right—for them? What are the particular concerns of transgender and gender-nonbinary patients? What difference can a staff member make? These topics and more will be covered in this down-to-earth talk by Shane Snowden.
Shane, founding director of UCSF’s LGBTQ center from 1999 to 2012, has spoken, written, and consulted on LGBTQ+ health issues throughout the country for 20+ years, working with hundreds of health systems and health professional schools to increase knowledge and comfort around LGBTQ+ care.
Centering Our Stories - A Community Building Space for BIPOC Staff
Through storytelling, we will co-create a space where BIPOC staff can connect and strengthen their relationships with a restorative justice practice framework centered on our collective voices, expertise, and wisdom. This series is a partnership between the CARE Program, Restorative Justice Practices, and the Multicultural Resource Center. This series is open to all UCSF staff.
Get more information and register for sessions below or on the UCSF Calendar. Please share the series flyer.
Sessions and registration:
- Tuesday, July 18th from 12-1pm | Daily Affirmation Practice: A tool for the workplace
- Tuesday, August 15th from 12-1pm | Building Community and Support System
- Tuesday, October 17th from 12-1pm | How do you practice self-care: sharing what works for you?
- Tuesday, December 5th from 12-1pm | What does connection mean to you – Music, Food, Tradition
Cafecito
September 14, 2023 | 10 am - 11 pm
Join us in kicking off Latiné Heritage Month with Cafecito. We’ll explore the different cultures that our CLCA communities represents and explore notions of diverse cultures and identities that exist in our families.
We had planned a beautiful gathering to kick off Latino Heritage Month with a hybrid event on Thursday, 9/14. Unfortunately, due to a multi-day visit from the Joint Commission, our hybrid event will be VIRTUAL ONLY, from 10:00am to 11:00am.
While we regret not being able to see you all in person, please BYOC* to our online event and visit with members of our familia on both sides of the bay.
This event is online.
Sponsored by the BCH Chicanx Latinx Campus Association.
Oakland Pride Parade
Sunday, September 10 | 11 am - 12 pm
UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals will march is this year's Oakland Pride Parade!! Open to all UCSF students, staff, trainees, faculty and friends/family.
REGISTER to march
Time and Location
- All marchers will meet at 10:30 am around Broadway and 14th St. - more details to come!
- Parade ends at Broadway @ 20th
- We will have a BCH banner at the very front
- Please do not drive to the parade. Streets will be closed along Broadway to accommodate the parade contingents.
- Use public transportation such as BART - exit 12th St/Oakalnd City Center BART Station
- Bring your own water, sunscreen, and snacks.
For more info, please email us at [email protected]
Bloom: Black Baby Equity Clinic Launch Party
Date: Friday, July 14, 2023
Time: 11AM-2PM
Location: UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland - Primary Care Building, 5220 Claremont Avenue, Oakland 94618
A family-friendly event with free food, music, and a fantastic lineup of guest speakers to commemorate the first-ever clinic specifically designed to care for black babies.
Click here for more info on Bloom
Watch VIDEO on Instagram
End of Year Cafecitos
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
The Chicané/Latiné Campus Association (CLCA) will be hosting a 3-Campus Cafecito to celebrate the end of the CLCA calendar year, SF Pride, and our shared love of community over some pan y café. Everyone is welcome to attend as members of our communities and in solidarity with our communities.
We’ll be joining across campuses via Zoom, so please if you are at home or at your desk, log on for some love - we’d like to hear from you and get all the chismes!
If you can join us in person, we’ll have food and coffee at these locations:
Multicultural/LGBT Resource Center
500 Parnassus, MUE 102, SF CA
Hosts: Tracy y Jae
See the VIDEO on Instagram
San Francisco Pride Parade
Sunday, June 25 | 10 am - 5 pm
UCSF heads once again to this year's Annual San Francisco LGBTQ Pride Celebration & Parade! The first 250 to sign-up will receive instructions to pick up their event t-shirt; please sign-up before June 15. Open to all UCSF students, staff, trainees, faculty and friends/family.
- UCSF is contingent #27 under UCSF Alliance Health Project
- All marchers will meet at 9:30 am - 10:15 am on Spear Street between Market and Mission, near the Embarcadero.
- Please do not drive to the parade. Streets will be closed near the Embarcadero to accommodate the parade contingents.
- Use public transportation such as MUNI and BART - exit Embarcadero Station.
- Bring your own water, sunscreen, and snacks.
First 250 people to register for the parade contingent will receive a free UCSF Pride t-shirt!
See the VIDEO on Instragram
Mickel London Presents Music Medicine
Wednesday, June 21, 2023 | Doors 7:30 pm, Show 8 pm
Location: Yoshi's Oakland | 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland, CA 94607
On behalf of the BCH Black Caucus and Mickel London Productions, we are thrilled to extend an exclusive invitation to Music & Medicine, an extraordinary event taking place on Wednesday, June 21st, at the iconic Yoshi's Oakland. This special evening aims to benefit and honor the 50th anniversary of the UCSF Comprehensive Sickle Cell Center.
Prepare to be mesmerized as we present an exceptional lineup of performers for this year's event. Joining us on stage will be none other than KTVU Channel 2's very own Joe Fonzi, accompanied by his sensational All-star band. In addition, we are privileged to welcome Grammy Award-Winning artist Samuelle, whose talent will undoubtedly captivate and inspire. And that's not all – the enchanting vocalist Yasmeena will grace us with her incredible presence and many more.
See the VIDEO on Instagram
Juneteenth Celebration of Freedom
Thursday, June 15, 2023 | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
UCSF Oakland Outpatient Center, 744 52nd St., Oakland, CA 94609
This Juneteenth Celebration of Freedom promises to be an unforgettable event, where community members, healthcare professionals, and supporters come together to honor the significance of Juneteenth. Join us for a fun-filled event with raffle excitement, the prestigious Dr. Vivien T. Thomas scholarship presentation, black-owned business vendors, delectable food and drinks, and a wonderful performance by a live band. Let's commemorate freedom, diversity, and unity in a spirit of joy and togetherness.
Live Entertainment Music & Dance: 11:30AM - 1:00PM
Food & Prizes: 11:30AM - 12:30PM
Free Raffle: Free Chick-Fil-A For A Year
Back Owned Business Vendors 10AM-2PM
See the VIDEO on Instagram.
Lion Dancers at BCH!
Friday, May 26, 2023
Lion Dancers from LionDanceME in San Francisco will visit both BCH Oakland and BCH Mission Bay on Friday, May 26, in celebration of AAPI Heritage Month. The performance will include 2 Lions, ground routine, event blessing, releasing of scrolls, & photo-ops.
- 11:15 am, performance at BCH Mission Bay auditorium
- 12:45 pm, performance at BCH Oakland Redwood Cafe
See the video on Instagram
Warrior’s Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Employee Resource Group’s (ERG) Potluck Mixer
Thursday, May 25, 2023 | 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Chase Center
Various UCSF AAPI (APASA, UFA, AAPI Coalition) groups were invited to the Warrior's AAPI Employee Resource Group's Potluck Mixer to celebrate AAPI Heritage Month. This social celebrated Asian cultures through food while bringing our ERG’s together and foster future collaboration to help our communities. In additon to the social hour, AAPI DUBS provided a behind the scenes tour of Chase Center starting at 6:30 PM.
See the VIDEO on Instagram
Status of Asians and Pacific Islanders at UCSF
Wednesday, May 24, 2023 | 12-1 PM
Join us as we present the current status of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians & Pacific Islanders within our UCSF community, including our AANHPI workforce demographics and Patient Experience by race/ethnicity and language.
Special Guests:
- Jeffrey Chiu, VP/Assistant Vice Chancellor of Talent Management and Operations – Human Resources
- Won Ha, Vice Chancellor Communications
- Hanmin Lee, MD, Surgeon-in-Chief of UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals
- Lourdes Moldre, RN, MSN, ACNP, Patient Care Director, Office of the Chief Nursing Officer; President, Filipino Nurses Association
- Alyes Wong, CoreCHI, Business Manager, Interpreting and Translation Services
AAPI Leadership Panel
Monday, May 22 | 12 pm - 1 pm
We will have a dynamic conversation on identity, career trajectory, and AAPI workplace issues such as the bamboo ceiling with the following leaders:
- Maye Chrisman, MBA, Vice Dean, Administration and Finance, School of Medicine
- Clarice Estrada, MPA, Executive Director, Business Service Center, Office of the Executive Vice Chancellor & Provost
- Monica Gandhi, MD, MPH, Professor & Associate Division Chief, Infectious Diseases and Global Medicine, SF Zuckerberg General Hospital
- Tung Nguyen, MD, Associate Vice Chancellor for Research Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Anti-Racism, Office of Research
Moderated by William Ho, UCSF Medical & Graduate Student, School of Medicine & Graduate Division (Chemistry and Chemical Biology), Medical Scientist Training Program, Co-Chair, UCSF AAPI Coalition.
AAPIHM: Parenting with Cultural Wisdom
Friday, May 19, 2023 | 12 pm - 1 pm
All parents have cultural wisdom that supports their parenting. This wisdom shows up in the values of a family such as hard work, respect, kindness, or service. It shows up in traditions such as cousins as your first best friends, religious rituals, or Sunday suppers. Many of us also have generational trauma that impedes us from being our best selves. You experience this when your child's tantrum sends you into fight/flight. Or when you are struggling to get your kiddos out the door in the morning, and you scream at them then feel shame.
Join us to learn how to tell the difference between cultural wisdom and generational trauma. You'll learn concrete tools to embrace your traditions, interrupt your triggers, and heal old wounds.
Presenter: Ed Center is the founder of The Village Well, which provides parenting coaching and courses for BIPOC families, focused on attaining more joy, calm, and meaning in family life.
Cinco de Mayo Celebration!
Friday, May 5, 2023 |12 pm – 1 pm
Redwood Café at BCH Oakland main hospital
Come celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a live Mariachi band and Special Menu! Sponsored by the BCH Chicanx Latinx Campus Association (CLCA) and the BCH DEI/AR Council.
There wil be a special menu provided by the Redwood Cafe at the BCH Oakland main hospital.
See the VIDEO on Instagram
Black Women in Leadership Roundtable Discussion
Thursday, March 30th | 4-5pm
- Sheila Antrum, Senior VP/Chief Operating Officer at UCSF Health
- Tonia Suber, VP and Chief People Officer, BCH
- Rechelle Porter, Manager Child Life & Creative Arts, BCH Oakland
- Brandie Hollinger Quao, Unit Director, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
- Dr. Dayna Long, Medical Director, Center for Child and Community Health
Moderated by:
Saun-Toy Trotter, MFT, Clinical Director, School-Based Behavioral Health and Health Education
IWD: Conversations Across Generations - Panel Discussion
Wednesday, March 22, 2023 | 12:10 pm - 1 pm
Join us in Conversations Across Generations in celebration of International Women’s Day. We are inviting women in their careers for over 20 years and pairing them with women who are just starting their career.
Panelists:
- Natalie Cvijanovich, MD, Medical Director, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Oakland
- Priya Parikh, MD, Chief Fellow, Pediatric Hemotology/Oncology
- Brenda Husband, BSBA/MBA, LEAN Certified, Manager of Compliance, Employee & Labor Relations
- Yasmine Wright, Talent Acquisition Specialist
Moderator: Aday Robinson, BSN, RN, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, NICU DEI Committee Chair
BCH Solidarity & Healing 2023
Wednesday, March 1 2023 | 12:30 pm – 1 pm
The UCSF BCH DEI/AR Council and Spiritual Care Services-West Bay held a space of solidarity and care, to honor all that we may be feeling on recent beating death of Tyre Nichols and the mass shootings within the Asian American and Pacific Islander communities. This time in solidarity with BIPOC communities also included a space of healing meditation.
The 30-minute Zoom webinar included staff testimonials, a reflections and healing from Spiritual Care Services, and sharing of some opportunities for collective actions that our BCH community can take toward positive change.
Co-sponsored by the BCH DEI/AR Council, BCH Black Caucus, BCH Chicanx Latinx Campus Association, and the UCSF Spiritual Services
31st Annual Black Heritage Gala
Saturday, February 25 | 6 pm - 10 pm
Hyatt Regency Embarcadero
5 Embarcadero Center
San Francisco, CA 94102
No Host Cocktail Hour | Seated Dinner with Wine | Community Building | Dancing
See VIDEO on Instagram
A Conversation on Black Advancement at BCH
Join for an open conversation on Black advancement at Benioff Children's Hospitals. There are two separate conversations scheduled, both will be on Zoom.
Tuesday, February 21, 2023 | 12:10 pm - 1 pm
Moderator: Julius Oates, MD, Assistant Professor, Ophthalmology
Panelists:
- Vanessa Roshell-Stacks, MHA, Vice President of Ancillary and Support Services
- Lee Atkinson-McEvoy, MD, Clinical Professor of Pediatrics, Chief Division of General Pediatrics
Regional Executive Medical Director San Mateo, UCSF Health
Friday, February 24, 2023| 12:10 pm - 1 pm
Moderator: Marsha Treadwell, PhD, DEI/AR Co-Chair BCH Oakland, Professor of Psychiatry and Pediatrics, UCSF School of Medicine, Jordan Fund Endowed Chair, Department of Hematology/Oncology
Panelists:
- Tonia Suber Allen, sHRBP, Phd(c), Chief People Officer/VP, People & Culture
- Brandie Hollinger, MSN, RN, Unit Director PICU, Co-Chair BCH Diversity Equity Inclusion and Anti-Racism Council
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BCH DEI/AR Council Holiday Party 2022
The BCH DEI/AR hosted the first inperson holiday party.
Thursday, December 15, 2022 | 5 pm – 7 pm
Location: Bravado Lounge, 170 King Street, San Francisco
Muni: N, T – directly across from Oracle Stadium
Parking garages and street parking nearby
Drinks & appetizers provided
Social Mixer with BCH Chicanx Latinx Campus Association
Thursday, November 17, 2022 | 5 pm - 6 pm
The BCH Black Caucus & BCH Chicanx Latinx Campus Association held a mixer on Thursday, November 17th 5:00-6:00 pm, in the Oakland hospital courtyard. The purpose of the mixer is to increase staff engagement and employee morale among our BIPOC staff and providers. Over the last three years, since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, we've had very few staff events that have allowed our employees to connect and collaborate across the hospital. This was evident in the staff survey, which showed a decrease in staff morale amount BIPOC employees. This event allowed our two largest affinity groups to connect and engage with one another/and hospital leadership in a collegial atmosphere.
American Indian Heritage After 500 Years: What Happened? What’s Missing? How We Can Take Care of Home
Wednesday November 9 | 5:30 PM- 6:30 PM
We are excited to welcome, R. Dale Walker, M.D who is Emeritus Professor and past chair of Psychiatry at the Oregon Health & Science University. He is Director of the One Sky Center, www.oneskycenter.org, a National Resource Center for American Indian Health, Education and Research. This Center provides expert consultation, training, and technical assistance that facilitate strategic planning and leadership development for optimal health service delivery for tribes and Native communities across North America. It also provides program evaluation and dissemination of evidence-based, culturally appropriate best practices.
Sponsored by the Multicultural Resource Center, Office of Diversity and Outreach (ODO), Association of Native American Medical Students, and Native American Health Alliance (NAHA)
Community Altars at BCH - Oakland and Mission Bay
The Community Altars (ofrendas) will be in display at both campuses, located at the Redwood Cafe in BCH Oakland and the main lobby in Mission Bay from Monday, October 31 - Monday, November 7, 2022.
We welcome staff to participate in our Community Altar by adding a written dedication to a loved one that has passed away and/or by sharing photos of your dearly departed. You are welcome to honor patients who’ve passed, but please use only their first initial in the dedication. Dedications can be picked up and dropped off in the following locations:
- Oakland: Family Resource & Information Center
- Mission Bay: Front Desk and Center for Families
¡Bailamos!: Night of Latinx Dancing
Wednesday, October 26 | 6 pm - 7:30 pm
In-Person + Outdoors
Mission Bay- 550 East Gene Friend Way (next to Double Shot Espresso)
Please join the LGBT Resource Center, Multicultural Resource Center of the Office of Diversity & Outreach, and the Latinx Heritage Month Planning Committee 2022 at UCSF for this collaborative event to welcome you all for an in-person + outdoor celebration in honor of the Open House of the Office of Diversity and Outreach, Latinx Heritage Month, and Diversity Month!
We will have a live band, dance lesson, and light appetizers will be provided while supplies last.
Celebrating Cultura: Embracing our Heritage and Belonging
Tuesday, October 18, 2022 | 12 pm - 1 pm
Join us in celebrating Latinx Heritage Month with a panel discussion on culture, identity and belonging. Co-sponsored by CLCA, BCH CLCA, BCH DEI/AR Council
Special Guest: Dr. Ralph Gonzales, Associate Dean for Clinical Innovation and Chief Innovation Officer for UCSF Health
Moderator: Marliz Copado, Strategic Sourcing Professional
Panelists:
- Carina De La Cueva, 4th year medical student
- James Rouse Iniguez, CLCA Co-Chair
- Alejandra Rincon, Assistant Vice-Chancellor and Chief of Staff, Office of Diversity and Outreach
- Aday Robinson, BCH CLCA Co-Chair and NICU DEI/AR Chair
- George Weiss, BCH VP of Operations and Ambulatory Services
Latinx Heritage Month 2022
Every year from September 15 to October 15, Americans celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month by appreciating the community’s history, heritage, and contributions of the ancestors of American citizens who came from Mexico, Spain, the Caribbean, and South- and Central America.
BCH CLCA is collaborating with the various UCSF Latinx groups in organizing events, resources, and information on the Latinx Heritage Month.
UCSF is marching at the 52nd Annual San Francisco Pride Parade!!
Sunday, June 26 | 10 am - 5 pm
UCSF heads once again to this year's Annual San Francisco LGBTQ Pride Celebration & Parade! The first 250 to sign-up will receive instructions to pick up their event t-shirt; please sign-up before June 15. Open to all UCSF students, staff, trainees, faculty and friends/family.
LGBTQIA+ Allyship 101
Wednesday, June 22 | 12 pm - 1 pm
Presenter: Emily Smeja, LGBTQ Activist
A cursory workshop on what it means to be part of the LGBTQIA+ community, a brief history of the community’s trials and triumphs, and some guidance on how allies can be more supportive of individuals under the LGBTQIA+ umbrella.
Sponsored by the UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital DEI/AR Council
BCH Juneteenth Freedom Day Celebration
Thursday, June 16, 2022 | 4:30pm-6:00pm
MLK Building Courtyard (CHORI)
Please join us as we gather to honor and celebrate this important day in history. Enjoy delicious food, refreshments, music and dancing! All are welcome!
Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. From its Galveston, Texas origin in 1865, the observance of Juneteenth as the African American Emancipation Day has spread across the United States and beyond
UCSF LGBTQIA+ End of the Year Gathering
Wednesday, June 15, 2022 from 4-6pm
Spark Social SF, 601 Mission Bay Blvd.
As we gear up for LGBTQ Pride Month and the San Francisco Pride Parade, the UCSF LGBT Resource Center and the UCSF LGBTQ Committee gladly invites you to attend the annual LGBTQIA+ End of the Year Gathering! With a special appearance by the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence!
BCH in Solidarity & Healing
Thursday, June 2, 2022 | 12 pm – 12:30 pm
As we continue to process and grieve the loss of life that resulted from the recent horrific events in Uvalde, TX, and Buffalo, NY, BCH had set aside some much-needed time to come together collectively to gain comfort from one another and acknowledge the pain that we all are experiencing. The webinar included opening remarks from BCH leadership, testimonials from the BCH Black Caucus and the BCH Chicanx Latinx Campus Association, a reflection from Spiritual Care Services, and sharing of some opportunities for collective actions that our BCH community can take toward positive change.
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Dr. Camara Jones visits BCH campuses
Friday, May 6, 2022
Shout out to Aday Robinson, Vanessa Stacks, Alvin Hendrix, Alejandro Diaz, Dr. Sharon Williams, Dr. Lee Atkinson-McAvoy and Dr. James Huang for giving a tour to Dr. Camara Jones, UCSF Presidential Chair, of BCH Oakland and Mission Bay on Friday, May 6, 2022. Dr. Jones engaged with UCSF partners to create an equity roadmap at UCSF guided by three principles: valuing all individuals and populations equally, recognizing and rectifying historical injustices, and providing resources according to need. Dr. Jones provided a framework for naming racism and moving to action that acknowledges that racism exists, racism is a system, racism saps the strength of the whole society, adn the UCSF community can act to dismantle racism.
Cinco de Mayo 2022
Cinco de Mayo, or the fifth of May, is a holiday that celebrates the date of the Mexican army’s May 5, 1862 victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War. The day, which falls on Thursday, May 5 in 2022, is also known as Battle of Puebla Day. While it is a relatively minor holiday in Mexico, in the United States, Cinco de Mayo has evolved into a commemoration of Mexican culture and heritage, particularly in areas with large Mexican-American populations.
BCH CLCA organized a live mariachi band to perform, along with a special Cinco de Mayo menu at the Redwood Cafe in BCH Oakland.
Black Maternal Health Week
Black Maternal Health Week takes place every year from April 11 –17. The month of April is recognized in the United States as National Minority Health Month – a month-long initiative to advance health equity across the country on behalf of all racial and ethnic minorities. Additionally, dozens of global organizations are fighting to end maternal mortality globally in advocating that the United Nations recognize April 11th as the International Day for Maternal Health and Rights.
The campaign and activities for Black Maternal Health Week serve to amplify the voices of Black mamas and center the values and traditions of the reproductive and birth justice movements. Activities during BMHW are rooted in human rights, reproductive justice, and birth justice frameworks.
Status of Asian & Pacific Americans in UCSF
Monday, May 23, 2022 | 1:10 pm – 2:00 pm
The newly formed UCSF Asian American & Pacific Islanders (AAPI) Coalition will present on the current status of Asian & Pacific Islanders from a global to national perspectives and within our UCSF community. In addition, we are bringing a panel representing different API groups at UCSF to speak about the work they do.
Special Guests:
- Dr. Hanmin Lee, MD, Surgeon-in-Chief of UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals
- Jeffrey Chiu, VP/Assistant Vice Chancellor of Talent Management and Operations – Human Resources
Voices from Guam
Friday, May 20 | 3 pm - 5 pm
Location: Parnassus Campus, Nursing Building, N-225
Come and join us as individuals from Guam speak about their work and the contemporary challenges that the Chamoru people face.
Guest speakers:
- Alex Silverio - Program Coordinator III, Guam Dept of Health and Social Services
- Lisa Natividad, PhD, Professor, Division of Social Work, University of Guam
- Terry Aguon, Deputy Director, Guam Dept of Health and Social Services
API Leadership Fireside Chat with Suresh Gunasekaran
Friday, May 20 | 12 pm - 1 pm
Suresh Gunasekaran is our new President and CEO at UCSF Health - a top API leader at UCSF. He is an accomplished executive to the world-renowned health system with 20 years of experience in health care administration and information technology with a focus on quality and safety, patient service, collaboration, and operational excellence. You can read more about him here.
The APASA Steering Committee will lead this fireside chat with questions that aim to get to know Suresh better. The topics will include his background and identity, leadership style, perspectives in DEI and Anti-Racism, etc. Attendees will also have the opportunities to ask him questions during the Q&A session. If you have any suggestions on questions, please send us an email at [email protected].
Community Conversation: Mayor of Daly City - Dr. Roderick Daus-Magbual
Wednesday, May 18. 2022 | 12 pm - 1 pm
Join the United Filipinx Association in welcoming Dr. Roderick Daus-Magbual, Mayor of Daly City, California in a conversation about his journey of being an educator to entering politics as a Councilmember and current Mayor. This conversation is centered on storytelling and he will speak on initiatives and issues that are impacting Filipinx American community. This event is part of the Asian Pacific Islander (API) Heritage Month 2022 programming at UCSF.
A Conversation with HHS Office of Minority Health
Monday, May 16, 2022 | 12:10 pm - 1 pm
Come join a conversation with CAPT Samuel Wu and LCDR Lusi Martin-Braswell about working within the federal government as Asian and Pacific Americans.
Sponsored by the UCSF AAPI Coalition, APASA, APAMSA, Asian Health Institute, BCH DEI/AR Council, United Filipinx Association
Building Bridges: A-Cultural Conversation
Wednesday, March 9, 2022 | 1 pm - 2 pm
Panelists:
- Lisa Cisneros, Executive Director, Internal Communications
- Vanessa Stacks, VP of Ancillary and Support Services, BCH
- Zarin Noor, Director International Clinic at Primary Care
Moderated by Wylie Liu, Executive Director, Center for Community Engagement
Presented by BCH DEI/AR Council, BCH Black Caucus Oakland, AAPI Coalition, Chicanx Latinx Campus Association, & Women of UCSF Health
BCH Black Caucus presents: A Conversation with Dr. Camara Jones
Thursday, February 24, 2022 | 4 pm - 5 pm
Come join us at the monthly BCH Black Caucus meeting in a conversation with Dr. Camara Jones, UCSF Presidential Chair, in dismantling racism and creating an equity roadmap for UCSF.
Black History Month 2022
Black History Month celebrates the rich and diverse cultures, traditions, and history and acknowledges the important contributions of African Americans/Black People in the United States. The theme for 2022 focuses on the importance of Black Health and Wellness.
BCH Black Caucus is collaborating with the various UCSF Black groups in organizing events, resources, and information for the Black History Month.
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Día de los Muertos 2021
Throughout Latin America and the diaspora, this is the time of year when families and communities gather to remember and celebrate their ancestors. It is believed that between November 1st and 2nd the portal between the living and loved ones who have passed is open, allowing for direct contact and communication. It is a time of remembrance and celebration of life and less about sadness and grief. This tradition has its roots in Mesoamerican indigenous cosmovision where death is viewed as a part of the natural cycle of life. This belief system is not rooted in the western mentality of good and bad, rather in the duality found in nature which embodies balance.
BCH CLCA helped organize the Community Altars (ofrendas) displayed at both BCH campuses, located at the Friendly Cafe in BCH Oakland and the main lobby in Mission Bay from Monday, November 15 - Friday, November 22. Staff were welcomed to participate in our Community Altar by adding a written dedication to a loved one that has passed away and/or by sharing photos of your dearly departed.
Chicanx Latinx Campus Association at BCH Oakland and San Francisco
Friday, September 17, 2021 | 2 pm – 3 pm
Come join us as we learn more about the UCSF Chicanx Latinx Campus Association (CLCA) and starting a chapter at BCH Oakland and San Francisco!
Co-sponsored by the UCSF CLCA and the BCH DEI/AR Council
Latinx Heritage Month 2021
September 15 - October 15 is Latinx Heritage Month! We encourage you to show your UCSF PRIDE by sharing your Latinx Heritage with your colleagues and friends.
Pride Trivia
Tuesday, June 29 | 12 - 1 pm
Test your knowledge of LGBTQ culture, film/TV, music, and more! Co-sponsored by APASA and the BCH DEI Council
Drag Bingo with the Countess Katya Smirnoff-Skyy
Wednesday, June 23 | 5 - 6 pm
Co-sponsored by the BCH DEI Council and the Women of UCSF Health
LGBTQIA+ Allyship 101
Monday, June 21 | 12 pm - 1 pm
Presenter: Emily Smeja, LGBTQ Activist
A cursory workshop on what it means to be part of the LGBTQIA+ community, a brief history of the community’s trials and triumphs, and some guidance on how allies can be more supportive of individuals under the LGBTQIA+ umbrella.
Co-sponsored by the BCH DEI Council and the Women of UCSF Health
UCSF Solidarity and Healing 2021
May 25, 2021, 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm
You also are invited by the UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals (BCH) DEI Council and Spiritual Care Services-SF to join an online space of solidarity and care, to honor all that we may be feeling on the one-year anniversary of George Floyd’s murder, as well as to uplift and honor positive signs of change for racial justice.
Presenters:
- Corey Jackson | Vice Chancellor for Human Resources
- Susan Conrad | Chaplain/Director of Spiritual Care (SF)
- Isoke Femi | Maven of Transformational Learning at GLIDE
- Stephanie Brown | Co-Chair of UCSF BCH Black Caucus
Food For Thought Topic: Vaccine Hesitancy
Thursday, February 25 at 12 pm - 1 pm.
Open to all BCH Staff - These "Food for Thought" sessions provide BCH staff a brave space to have open and honest conversations as we advance the work to dismantle structural racism. We recognize this work is not just about thoughts and behaviors, but about the heart and the spirit.
Background Information:
Webinar: See Us Portrait Project - Meet and Greet
Wednesday, February 24, 1 pm - 2 pm
Come meet and converse with our BCH colleagues featured on the See Us Portrait Project. Organized by the UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Black Caucus, the project features portraits of our Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) colleagues across our campus to celebrate the diversity that makes our community strong.
Black History Month 2021 - The Get Down
Thursday, February 18, 2021 | 5 pm - 6 pm
The Black Caucus is hosting The Get Down, a social mixer with trivia, prizes, and dancing. Come join the celebration of the rich history of African Americans at BCH, while dancing to a compilation of African American music through the decades, playing a trivia game highlighting the incredible roles of African Americans in history, and winning prizes!!! All are welcome. Cultural Attire is encouraged.
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