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In Memorial of Reverend Jesse Jackson, Vice President & Professor of Communications, Dr. Mary J. Lomax-Ghirarduzzi, shared a reflection statement:
We lost one of America’s great civil rights trailblazer today. This photo is from February 2017 as we prepared to walk to a full room of people waiting for him at University of San Francisco. Rev. Jesse Jackson focused on how to move justice issues forward. Recognizing how many students were in attendance, he spoke directly to them as the next generation affirming how much they matter - that their voices matter.

His ‘84 and ‘88 presidential campaigns became a pathway carved for the nation to consider and elect Barack Obama, twenty years later. That path was set forth by Rep. Shirley Chisholm in ‘74 - ‘Unbought & unbossed. Journalist George Edwin Taylor in 1904 paved an early pathway. And even earlier, the great Frederick Douglass planted seeds and made way for everyone committed to justice.

There were forerunners in every step of fulfilling the promise of America. Black Americans have been at the helm of this nation building work; leading and offering a vision for our collective prosperity.

We needed Rev. Jesse Jackson to help us understand the power of a multi-ethnic, multi-religious, and diverse socio economic community who together may transform our nation for economic equality and full inclusion.

Rev. Jackson helped us by offering a vision for better collective future. He has energy, verve and passion for an inclusive American society. His Rainbow 🌈 Coalition and Operation Push included every group that had been left behind.

We must remember to continue his legacy that offers us a different imagination of what’s possible.

We’re back with another special episode of Humanizing Us! This time, we’re joined by Pacific’s very own Powercat as known as Ibrahim Tahir, he opens up about the realities of culture shock as an international student—and shares his hopes for the future of the global student community.

Available now on:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0vETDKx57trzThCOFlqDrT?si=SboHCxpdSxGhMjLQ8ubziw

Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-two-cultural-shock-with-ibrahim-tahir/id1847489613?i=1000733943299

Buzz sprouts: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2549037/episodes/18093452

The Pacific Office of DEI is proud to present Humanizing Us, a podcast hosted by Dr. Mary Lomax-Ghirarduzzi. This series invites listeners to join in meaningful conversations about the real-world issues shaping our lives—exploring how we can grow, improve, and bring a more human perspective to the challenges we face. These conversations aren’t just ours to have alone. We want to hear from you—the students and staff and faculty of the University of the Pacific—because your voices and experiences matter. Humanizing Us. Our Voices. Our Stories.

Episode One is now available on:

BuzzSprouts: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2549037/episodes/18045450

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5P5YXLRK9H0rGr5JLuGJVF?si=9cOb5reNTI2whIuahzYdLQ

Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-one-race-and-representation-with-cynia-manning/id1847489613?i=1000732720531

TBT earlier this semester when the University of the Pacific held its Women’s Empowerment Confefnece!!
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It was truly a great event and we would like to thank all the speakers, people who helped put the event on, and all of you for coming out and attending!
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We love seeing events like this come to fruition and community coming together! THIS is what it’s all about.
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As the end of the year approaches, and April turns to May, we hope you too take a moment to reflect on all that’s happened and also what DEI means to you.
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We’re so close to the end of the year, but not done yet! •

It may be one of the last two days of classes, but there are still plenty of things happening on campus this week!!
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Take a break from studying and take advantage!!
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It’s officially week 5 of the Anti-Racism Challenge here at Pacific!

Here’s all the details!

Title:
Striving to Honor Victims’ Rights and Ensure Equity and Inclusion for ALL Victims

Learning Outcomes:
•Understanding the historical and current role of victims in the criminal justice system.
•Learn some of the barriers that victims face as they are seeking justice, including black and brown victims, victims from immigrant communities, and victims with disabilities.
•Learn about restorative justice and some promising restorative practices that help address harm in our communities while meeting the needs of both victim and the accused.

Scroll through to meet your facilitators this week!

Welcome to Week 4 of Pacific’s Anti-Racism Challenge!

Here are all the details you need to know!

Week 4: Justice-Oriented Part 1
Who Is Afraid of Critical Race?

This weeks discussion will be centered around CRT, what it is and is not, it’s application for building an anti-racist society, it’s impact in K-12 and higher education pedagogy, intrusion of state legislatures in controlling curricular content and lesson plans including banning of books to control thoughts, dialogue and political discourse, as well as the recent focus on ending affirmative action in front of the SCOTUS.

Learning Outcomes:
•Clearly communicate your understanding of Critical Race Theory (CRT)
•Describe what racial equity could look like on our campus.
•Identify concrete ways Pacific can encourage more racially just pedagogy across departments and disciplines.

Join us on Thursday March 2 from 12-1 pm!

You may attend through our zoom link located in the course module on canvas or at any on campus location!

•Sacramento- Lecture Hall
•San Francisco- Room 144
•Stockton- Alumni House, Boardroom

See you all there and have a great week!

Welcome to Week 4 of Pacific’s Anti-Racism Challenge!

Here are all the details you need to know!

Week 4: Justice-Oriented Part 1
Critical Race and it’s Impacts on Building an Anti-Racist Society

This weeks discussion will be centered around CRT, what it is and is not, it’s application for building an anti-racist society, it’s impact in K-12 and higher education pedagogy, intrusion of state legislatures in controlling curricular content and lesson plans including banning of books to control thoughts, dialogue and political discourse, as well as the recent focus on ending affirmative action in front of the SCOTUS.

Learning Outcomes:
•Clearly communicate your understanding of Critical Race Theory (CRT)
•Describe what racial equity could look like on our campus.
•Identify concrete ways Pacific can encourage more racially just pedagogy across departments and disciplines.

Join us on Thursday March 2 from 12-1 pm!

You may attend through our zoom link located in the course module on canvas or at any on campus location!

•Sacramento- Lecture Hall
•San Francisco- Room 144
•Stockton- Alumni House, Boardroom

See you all there and have a great week!

Welcome to Week 3 of Pacific’s Anti-Racism Challenge Identity-Affirming Part 2 Identity Affirmation Through Creative Practice!

This week participants will receive an inside look at tools and techniques artists and creative minds use to affirm their identities, as well as create spaces through social practice for others to affirm their identities.

You can participate by joining the Zoom live or on any of the three campuses on Thursday February 23rd from 12-1 pm!

•Sacramento: S-8
•San Francisco: Room 144
•Stockton: Alumni House, Boardroom