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New & NewsworthyHispanic Heritage Month:Esperanza: A Celebration of Hispanic Heritage and HOPE! In recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI), Cervantes Society and Latino Court Officers Society hosted a widely-attended program and panel discussion, on September 14. The virtual program served as the UCS “kick-off” event for many local court celebrations of Hispanic Heritage Month, which is observed annually from September 15-October 15. This year’s national theme of Heritage and Hope was addressed during a lunchtime program that included employees from around the state. Joining Chief Judge DiFiore to welcome everyone to the event were Sylvia Miranda, President of the Cervantes Society, and Sergeant Jessica Hernandez from the Latino Court Officers Society; Cervantes and LCOS were co-sponsors of this cultural celebration, with ODI. The program included a lively panel discussion that was moderated by Dan Santiago-Stewart of ODI, and panel members Ana Brignoni-Waliczek (8th JD), Cristine Fredericks (NYC Civil Court) and Lisa Zayas (Access to Justice). The panelists shared their experiences, and how their heritage contributes to their identity, as well as a hopeful outlook. The program was recorded and is available for viewing on the ODI intranet page: http://inside-ucs.org/oca/workforce-diversity/newsandevents.shtml
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National Disability Employment Awareness Month:October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). During this time each year, NDEAM aims to educate about employment issues concerning disability, and celebrate the many and varied contributions of America's workers with disabilities. For more information and resources:
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Franklin H. Williams Commission Town Hall, Part 3!Please join the Franklin H. Williams Judicial Commission for Part 3 of their continuing dialogue, "Dismantling Systemic Racism in the Courts" on Friday, October 15, 2021 from 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm. This Town Hall will address the impact of systemic racism and bias on judicial and non-judicial staff, and discuss the steps that OCA is taking to implement the recommendations of the Special Adviser to the Courts (Jeh Johnson report). This virtual program will be held via Microsoft Teams. Register here by Wednesday, October 13, 2021. All attendees are encouraged to visit the Franklin H. Williams Judicial Commission website to view the recordings of the prior Town Halls that were held in January and March 2021. If you need further information about the event, please email FHWilliams@nycourts.gov
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