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.

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History of the UCSF Black Caucus - Part 1

Special Announcement

UCSF Black Caucus Presents - 31st Annual Black Heritage Gala. No host cocktail hour | Seated dinner with wine | Community building | Dancing. Saturday, February 25, 2023, 6pm - 10pm. Honor us with your presence. Hyatt Regency - Embarcadero. 5 Embarcadero Center, San Francisco, CA 94102

Purchase individual tickets through Eventbrite

Recurrent Events

Membership Meetings

We hold General Membership meetings bimonthly (every other month - Jan, March, May, July, Sept, Nov).
We will send communications and invites of our meetings and events to our listserv subscribers, monthly newsletters, and MS Teams Page.

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, joining general membership meetings and subcommittees, tabling at events, and sharing information. Find out more 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.

Professional Development

Support the professional skill building and advancement of the community by organizing learning opportunities, speaker series, and mentorship events.

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.

Scholarships

Support African-American high school seniors in the San Francisco Bay Area (outreach, interviews, and dispersing funds).

Benioff Children's Hospital - Oakland Black Caucus

Advocate for and recognize staff in efforts such as the "See Us" Portrait Project - to frame portraits of people of color in high traffic areas of the hospital.

Communications

Design and create content for our monthly newsletter - The Black Bulletin - post social media management, and support website development.

Gala Planning / Social Events

Create agenda and plan logisitcs for the Annual Black Heritage Month Gala in February and build community by organizing socials, mixers, and other fun activities.

Elders & Retirees / Cultural History Projects

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

Open Calls

Membership Chair - Manages roster / Outlook contact list of caucus members, tables at events, recruits new members, and shares information.

Professional Development Co-Chairs - Supports the enrichment and professional advancement of members with talks, guest speakers, resources, etc.

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

Gala Planning Co-Chairs - Book venue, create agenda including reservations, silent auction, speakers / DJ, AV set up, catering, photographer, etc.

Elders & Retirees Co-Chairs - Keep in contact with Black Caucus elders / retirees, inform internal members of annual reunion, news, and other events.

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

Donate

Get Involved

Black Caucus Email: [email protected]

Subscribe to the Black Caucus Listserv:

Send an email to [email protected]

Subject & body = Subscribe BLACK CAUCUS

To join the Black Caucus general membership, to receive our monthly Black Bulletin newsletter, meeting invites, and general communications.

Black Caucus Contact Page

To learn about how to join our MS Teams Page, Social Media, Committees and more

Welcome to the Black Caucus

Our mission:

Special Announcement

Recurrent Events

Membership Meetings

Committees

Open Calls

Get Involved

In response to anti-Black racism events, the Black Caucus has issued a collective Statement on Anti-Black Racism and Police Violence.

In line with our statement, Chancellor Sam Hawgood and members of the Chancellor's Cabinet have created UCSF's Anti-racism Initiative.

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Welcome to the Black Caucus

Our mission:

Special Announcement

Recurrent Events

Membership Meetings

Committees

Open Calls

Get Involved

In response to anti-Black racism events, the Black Caucus has issued a collective Statement on Anti-Black Racism and Police Violence.

In line with our statement, Chancellor Sam Hawgood and members of the Chancellor's Cabinet have created UCSF's Anti-racism Initiative.