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BSFO webinar: COVID-19 in the African-American community

Join Kimi Watts-Tartt, director of the Alameda County Public Health Department, for a discussion of COVID-19 impacts within Alameda County’s African-American community, and other vulnerable ethnic populations.


Celebrate Black History Month with UC leaders

This Thursday, BSFO brings together a panel of impactful African-American UC leaders to share their experiences in the workplace.


Yvette Gullatt, Ph.D., kicks off Black History Month on Tuesday, Feb. 4

Join BSFO during our Black History Month kick-off event featuring keynote speaker Yvette Gullatt, Ph.D., vice provost and chief outreach officer/interim vice president of Student Affairs.


Support local youth by donating a tie

Throughout February, the Black Staff and Faculty Organization are collecting new and gently used ties through their partnership with All Tied Up, a special nonprofit that teaches leadership, self-respect and empathy to young men of color — all through the basic skill of tying a tie.


Get ready to celebrate Black History Month

The Black Staff and Faculty Organization has an array of activities planned to celebrate African-American culture and heritage throughout February.


Come to the BSFO holiday potluck on Thursday

Members of the Black Staff and Faculty Organization welcome all UCOP colleagues to join them for a festive holiday meal this Thursday, Dec. 12.


BSFO Bake Sale

Please join the BSFO for a bake sale! All proceeds will support the BSFO scholarship fund. Consider a monetary donation Support the scholarship fund in one of four easy ways: Cash: Give to Latashcha Magness-Cotton Venmo: @UCOP-BSFO Cash App:


BSFO bake sale offers tasty treats for a great cause

The Black Staff and Faculty Organization will hold its annual bake sale in support of its scholarship recipients next week. Purchase baked goods, donate one to share or help support this year’s scholars.


BSFO Hot Dog, Chili & Nacho Scholarship Lunch

BSFO is hosting its annual scholarship lunch on Wednesday, Sept. 18, and you’re invited! This delicious and fun lunchtime event will raise funds for BSFO’s annual scholarship program. Members’ goal is to raise $3,000


BSFO Scholarship Lunch: Order hot dogs, chili and nachos!

Help support scholarships for local students by attending the BSFO scholarship lunch. Taking place on September 18, it’s a delicious way to support a great cause.