1.) The California Department of Public Health (CDPH), Sexually Transmitted Diseases Control Branch, Policy and Viral Hepatitis Prevention Section is recruiting a Project Policy Analyst 4 Lead STD Policy Analyst position through the University of California San Francisco (UCSF 64654BR). For more information and to apply for the position, please see the Job Posting on the UCSF website. Note: This position is located at the CDPH campus in Richmond, CA with consideration for a telework schedule. If you know someone who you think might be interested in this position, please feel free to share.
2.) The African American Policy Forum is hosting the following events, which will take an unflinching dive into the truths of the Black history that so fully impacts the present:
The Bluest Eye: A Virtual Public Reading (Feb 23 & 24, 4pm PT) - In honor of Toni Morrison's birthday, AAPF recognizes the great novelist's powerful re-imagination of the Black experience and her singular contribution to the world of literature. At a time when Morrison's work is under fire from the forces of racial backlash, we are proud to publish Gene Seymour's appreciation of Morrison's imperishable voice at The Forum! Additionally, join our friends at Literacy Partners for a virtual reading of Morrison's The Bluest Eye. The public reading will feature AAPF Executive Director Kimberlé Crenshaw, Angela Davis, Nikole Hannah-Jones, and others! More info and free tickets at events.literacypartners.org/bluesteye/.
Under the Blacklight – "Is This the Last Black History Month? (Feb. 28, 5pm PT) - AAPF is bringing together prominent thought leaders from MasterClass’ "Black History, Black Freedom, Black Love" for a powerful episode of Under the Blacklight. During this episode, AAPF Executive Director Kimberle Crenshaw will join Jelani Cobb, Cornel West, and Sherrilyn Ifill to examine the war against anti-racist ideas and the ways in which Black lives have been imperiled before by organized backlashes—from the Reconstruction period to the resistance to the Civil Rights Movement. RSVP here!
Save the Date: Her Dream Deferred 2022! (March 27 - April 2) - Each year at the end of March, in honor of Women’s History Month and the UN’s International Decade for People of African Descent, AAPF hosts Her Dream Deferred, a weeklong series of activities focused on elevating the crises facing Black women, girls, and femmes. This year, Her Dream Deferred will feature a dynamic film festival, talkbacks, and a day of restorative practices.
3.) The UCLA NCSP is looking for a program coordinator who would be very organized and detail oriented that can multitask and handle the busy-ness of the NCSP program seamlessly. You can view the posting by clicking on the following link and using req22471: https://www.uclahealthcareers.org/job-search-results/?keyword=req22471
4.) Community Services Unlimited and the Village Market Place (6569 S. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles, CA), in partnership with the California Black Women's Health Project present the following:
Morning of Wellness - A Family Affair of Black Joy with nourishing foods, movement & self-care, taking place this Saturday, Feb. 26, from 9 am-12 pm. This morning of wellness has the following events:
Trap Zumba - 2 sessions, the first one from 9-9:30 am and the second one from 9:45-10:15 am
Build Your Own Plant Workshop, a plant seedling workshop by CSU's GROW: South Central Program
Coloring & Storytime for Kids
Sister Circle by CABWHP, provides an affirming space that uplift healing, dealing, talking, learning, and group support to address anxiety, depression, isolation, and adverse health impacting experiences
A vaccination and testing site taking place on Feb. 25th from 10 pm to 4 pm. You may get pre-screened and you may register here.
The Paul Robeson Archives, which contain the archives of Paul Robeson, an artist who used his immense global popularity to educate and agitate regarding the collective plight of African Americans and the commonality of peoples’ struggles all over the world; come down to the Village Market Place from Feb. 15 to Feb. 28th to take a look.
The Eat Well, Run Well raffle, where South Central Run Club and the Village Market Plaza will raffle off a free month subscription to the large VMP Produce Bag.
Green Savings Program, offered in partnership with LADWP, where Community Services Unlimited can help identify and apply for LADWP programs that can save money and the environment.
5.) The LA County District Attorney’s Office will be hosting a town hall discussion titled Has the Legal System Failed Black Women?, taking place tomorrow, Feb. 23, at 6:30 pm. If you are interested, feel free to register here.