UCSF Black Caucus

Welcome to the Black Caucus

The Black Caucus was founded in 1968 from the direct action of UCSF staff who advocated for change.

 

Our mission:

The Black Caucus is a forum open to all Black-identified individuals and allies on this campus. Here they may openly express themselves regarding matters of race as they affect life on the campus and in the community. The Black Caucus serves as an instrument for the formation of a Black consensus on those racial matters that affect every person on this campus. This consensus will then be presented to the Administration for appropriate action.

 

about us

 

The People's Gala - February 21, 2026

Black Caucus Gala Flyer

The Black Caucus at UCSF is proud to host the 2026 People’s Gala, 
an evening dedicated to celebrating culture, community, and our shared achievements. 
This department-sponsored event brings colleagues together in the spirit of connection and recognition.

Those interested in attending are encouraged to reach out to their department leadership 
or administrative team to express interest in being included at their department’s table. 
Additional event details will be shared throughout January.

This is our largest event and fundraiser of the year, benefiting the Dr. Vivien T. Thomas Scholarship. 
We are deeply grateful for your support, whether through the purchase of tables or individual tickets, 
contributions via our Silent Auction or Giving Together site (opens in a new window), individual donations, 
or by volunteering your time. Your generosity makes a meaningful and lasting impact.

Letter from Vice President Kamala Harris for the 2024 Black Caucus Gala.

Membership Meetings and Events

We hold General Membership meetings monthly on the:

3rd Wednesdays of the month from 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM.


We will send communications and invites of our meetings and events to our listserv subscribers, through our monthly Black Bulletin newsletters, MS Teams Page, and social media pages.

Annual and monthly events normally include membership meetings, Black Heritage Month Annual Gala, Day at the Races, Spring Social, Black Eatz and more. Look for innovative new events as we re-adjust to hybrid life under COVID-19 as well as the eventual return of our traditional gatherings.

As a volunteer staff organization, we depend on the engagement of our members to support the success of the organization. Join and help spread the word about the Black Caucus to our UCSF and SF Bay Area community by subscribing to our newsletter, attending membership meetings and events.

Find out more about membership on our contact page.

Committees

Steering Committee

Be a part of the governing body of the Black Caucus including elected officials, committee chairs, and 6 members at large with interest to join.

Meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month from 4p - 5p (Zoom)

Professional Development

Support the professional skill building and advancement of the community by organizing learning opportunities, speaker series, and mentorship events. This group is embedded in themes of our general membership meetings, which occur every other month beginning in January.

Social Justice

Assess community needs, identify strategies of advocacy and support, expand awareness of social justice concerns, and encourage positive action to make systemic changes.

Meets on the fourth Thursdays of the month from 1p - 2p (Zoom).

Communications

Design and create content for our monthly newsletter - The Black Bulletin - manage social media accounts, post on MS Teams & LinkedIn pages, and support website development.

Benioff Children's Hospital (BCH) - Oakland Black Caucus

Advocate for and recognize staff in efforts such as the "See Us" Portrait Project and our annual Juneteenth celebration.

The BCH Black Caucus meets on the 4th Thursday of the month from 4p - 5p. To join the BCH Black Caucus, email: [email protected] and [email protected] 

Scholarships

Support disadvantaged / dis-invested high school seniors in the San Francisco Bay Area (email / social media outreach, youth interviews, and dispersing funds).

Gala Planning / Social Events

Create agenda and plan logistics for the Annual Black Heritage Month Gala occurring in February (starting with meetings 6 months before the event) and build community by organizing socials, mixers, and other fun activities such as Black Eatz, Game Nights, Juneteenth and more.

Elders & Retirees / Cultural History Projects

Engage with the caucus elders and members who have retired or left UCSF, but are still engaged in the caucus community. Can include physical / digital archives management as well as researching and sharing historical highlights with the caucus, UCSF, and SF Bay Area community.

Membership Outreach

Manages roster / Outlook contact list of caucus members, tables at events, does outreach, recruits new members, and shares information.

Join Us!

To join a Black Caucus committee, please complete our

Black Caucus - Committee Interest Form

Open Calls

Communications - Manage social media accounts, post on MS Teams & LinkedIn pages, support website development, work with caucus intern.

Social Events Co-Chairs - Organize social events and community-building activities such as Day at the Races, Game Nights, and Juneteenth.

 

Support our community events, outreach efforts, and committee initiatives by donating.

 

Donate

Get Involved

Black Caucus Email:

[email protected]

 

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Subscribe to our listserv to join the Black Caucus general membership,

to receive our monthly Black Bulletin newsletter, meeting invites, and general communications.

 

Subscribe to the Black Caucus Listserv

 

 

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To learn about how to join our Microsoft Teams Page (Job Postings, Events, News...),

Social Media pages, Committees and more

 

Visit our Black Caucus Contact Page

 

 

 

 

UC Anti-Discrimination Policy prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation while protecting academic freedom and free expression.

Federal Anti-Discrimination Law prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, and other protected classifications, including disparate impact where racially neutral policies may be unlawful if they are demonstrated to cause a disparate impact based on race or another protected characteristic, and are not demonstrated to be legally necessary for the program.

The Black Caucus is registered campus organization at UCSF. However, the views and opinions expressed herein do not necessarily state or reflect those of The Regents of the University of California, UCSF, UCSF Health, or any entities or units thereof.