Black History Month is just a week away and UCOP has many engaging opportunities for UCOP staff to connect with colleagues around this important recognition.

Join Dr. Alberto Ledesma, assistant dean for diversity, inclusion, and equity at UC Berkeley and author of the 2017 memoir, “Diary of a Reluctant Dreamer, Undocumented Vignettes from a Pre-American Life.”

Join Dr. Alberto Ledesma of UC Berkeley for a candid conversation about his journey from undocumented immigrant to UC leader. He will share stories, musings and drawings from his award-winning memoir.

Attend the first event in the Confronting Racism speaker series, featuring Dr. Tunette Powell in conversation with Ghanya Thomas.

At what point does an undocumented immigrant become an American in the making? Join Dr. Alberto Ledesma, assistant dean for diversity, inclusion, and equity at UC Berkeley, for a candid conversation about his journey

The concept of critical race theory has dominated mainstream media in recent months. What does this term really mean, and why has it become so controversial — especially in relation to elementary and secondary

Confronting Racism is a new program of virtual learning opportunities inspired by President Drake and the work of the UCOP Anti-Racism Task Force.

Learn about UC’s unique role as a research-intensive, public Hispanic Serving Institution, and how its work has a wide-ranging impact, from leading researchers.

This live online event will present insights into the mental and physical health of African-Americans in relationship to gender, socioeconomic position and the stress created by racism.

GUEA will welcome Amy Nickerson, author of “How Do You See Us? Our Lived Realities of Being Viewed as a Threat” for an exploration of racial injustice and systemic racism in the United States.

GUEA presents the author of “How Do You See Us? Our Lived Realities of Being Viewed as a Threat” on Jan. 15 from 12-1 p.m.