Mural of Harriet Tubman by Michael Rosato at the Harriet Tubman Museum in Cambridge, Maryland. (Photo: Teresa Jackson, BSFO)

We’re nearing Juneteenth — aka June 19 — the U.S. and California holiday commemorating the end of slavery in our country. To celebrate at UCOP, the Black Staff and Faculty Organization (BSFO) has scheduled several events that are open to all UCOP staff. The theme of this year’s BSFO celebrations is “Honoring the past, celebrating the progress, building on the promise of freedom for all!”

View the details below or download a flyer (PDF).

Monday, June 17

What is Juneteenth?
Time: 12 – 1 p.m.
Speaker: Athenia Rodney, Juneteenth NYC
Webinar link: https://ucop.zoom.us/j/96940768226

Tuesday, June 18

Morning Meditation
Time: 9 – 9:15 a.m.
Facilitator: LeNaya Smith Crawford
Webinar link: https://ucop.zoom.us/j/96071121721

Contributions of Colored Troops to the Civil War
Time: 12 – 1 p.m.
Speaker: Dr. Dawn Chitty, African American Civil War Museum
Webinar link: https://ucop.zoom.us/j/92456834964 

Red Food Facts
Time: 12 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Location: Oakland, Franklin Lobby
Description: Stop by the BSFO table in the Franklin Lobby to learn about red foods and enjoy a red velvet cupcake!

Thursday, June 20

Morning Meditation
Time: 9 – 9:15 a.m.
Facilitator: LeNaya Smith Crawford
Webinar link: https://ucop.zoom.us/j/96071121721

Embracing a Democracy Worthy of the Human Spirit
Time: 12 – 1 p.m.
Speaker: Dr. H. Malcolm Newton, Urban Tikkun Centre
Webinar link: https://ucop.zoom.us/j/99565329272

Friday, June 21

Activating Our Liberation!
Time: 12 – 1 p.m.
Speaker: Dr. Mia Settles-Tidwell
Webinar link: https://ucop.zoom.us/j/95183628972

For questions on the above events, contact BSFO at bsfo-ucop@ucop.edu.

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