Organized by the Black Staff and Faculty Organization (BSFO) and facilitated by UCOP leader Ola Popoola, these sessions will provide a powerful opportunity for Black-identified staff (those who identify as Black/African-American, or who are of African descent) to connect with peers around personal experiences related to anti-Blackness and systematic racism. In addition to giving an opportunity for participants to share experiences within a supportive group of colleagues, Ola will provide strategies for coping with trauma, community-building and empowerment. The Zoom…