(1) Black Lives Matter Vigil – Friday, June 5 (Institute Wide)
(2) LGBTQ #BlackLivesMatter Virtual Town Hall – Wednesday, June 3 (Institute Wide)
(3) "Naming Racism: COVID-19 and Beyond" Webinar – Thursday, June 4 (Institute Wide)
(4) Mass General Brigham Town Hall: The Trauma of Violence, Racism and COVID-19
– Thursday, June 4 (Institute Wide)
(5) American Psychological Association Town Hall – Thursday, June 4 (Institute Wide)
(6) LGBTQIA+ 101 –Tuesday, June 9 (Institute Wide)
(7) Second Annual School of Nursing Celebration of Scholarship – Friday, June 5 (Faculty)
(1) Black Lives Matter Vigil – Friday, June 5 (Institute Wide)
From the Student Government Association, KinsIHP, Students for Racial Justice in Healthcare, Coalition of Occupational Therapy Advocates for Diversity, the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and the Office of Student and Alumni Services
We invite you to attend a virtual Black Lives Matter Vigil in memoriam of all those who have suffered as a result of anti-Black sentiment and violence. This vigil will take place Friday, June 5, from 6:00–7:30 p.m. During this event we aim to acknowledge those whose lives have been lost, allow time to grieve, and give space for those who would like to speak or share a tribute in honor of those deceased. If you would like to speak, share a poem, or offer a tribute during this time we invite you to
fill out this form. Please
register to attend.
(2) LGBTQ #BlackLivesMatter Virtual Town Hall – Wednesday, June 3 (Institute Wide)
From Dr. Kimberly Truong, Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Equality Florida is hosting a virtual town hall on Wednesday, June 3, 6:00 p.m. EDT. The intersections of systemic racism and injustice against the LGBTQ community and a call on supporters of LGBTQ civil rights to take action will be discussed.
RSVP to join the conversation.
(3) "Naming Racism: COVID-19 and Beyond" Webinar – Thursday, June 4 (Institute Wide)
From Dr. Kimberly Truong, Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
The Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study will host the webinar "Naming Racism: COVID-19 and Beyond" on Thursday, June 4 at 4:00 p.m. The event speakers include Dr. Camara Phyllis Jones, former president of the American Public Health Association, and Dr. David Williams, professor and chair of the Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.
Register.
(4) Mass General Brigham Town Hall: The Trauma of Violence, Racism and COVID-19
– Thursday, June 4 (Institute Wide)
From Dr. Kimberly Truong, Office of Student and Alumni Services
The Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Mass General Brigham is hosting a Town Hall on Thursday, June 4, Noon–1:30 p.m. The town hall will address what Black people are living through and the traumas that result from racism. It will also offer resources that can be utilized by all employees to take care of themselves and discuss proactive measures we can take to dismantle oppression.
Register.
(5) American Psychological Association Town Hall – Thursday, June 4 (Institute Wide)
From Dr. Kimberly Truong, Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Join American Psychological Association (APA) leaders for a virtual town hall on Thursday, June 4, 7:00–8:30 p.m. We will come together as an APA community for a conversation about the "racism pandemic" that is devastating the nation. Recent high-profile violent events targeting Black individuals, particularly men, have illustrated the complex constellation of issues at hand (e.g., implicit bias, trauma, structural barriers to change, etc.) and the roles that psychology needs to play in them. APA leadership wants to hear members’ ideas, questions, and thoughts as they map out the Association’s short- and longer-term work in this area.
Register.
Please note that APA can only accommodate 1000 live attendees. However, all registrants will receive a recording of the town hall after the event.
(6) LGBTQIA+ 101 –Tuesday, June 9 (Institute Wide)
From Kay Martinez, Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Learn some of the foundational knowledge for working with LGBTQ+ patients and colleagues. This webinar series will be a mix of instruction and interactive activities to help health care practitioners create a more inclusive practice. The first module of this series will cover LGBTQ+ 101 including principles of gender and sexuality, terminology, and intersectionality.
Register.
(7) Second Annual School of Nursing Celebration of Scholarship – Friday, June 5 (Faculty)
From Natalie Lewis, School of Nursing
SON faculty will present their scholarly work and have the opportunity to celebrate their scholarly accomplishments on Friday, June 5, 12:30–3:30 p.m. Faculty from all disciplines are welcome to attend via
Zoom.
