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New & Newsworthy:Hispanic Heritage Month: UNIDOSOn September 15, the Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI), in partnership with the Cervantes Society and Latino Court Officers Society, hosted a lunchtime event on Teams. The program featured a dynamic discussion among five Justices of the Appellate Division, First Department, who comprised an historic (the first) all-Latino/ Latina judicial panel in that court, in late 2021. Moderated masterfully by Judge Joanne Quinones, the Sept 15 conversation included the 2022 theme of Hispanic Heritage Month – UNIDOS: Inclusivity for a Stronger Nation – and conveyed the passion, inspiration, humor, and connection among these “fierce and fabulous, first-five” jurists, as well as their commitment to a diverse and inclusive court. 
First-ever oral arguments with an all-Latinx panel at the Appellate Division, 1st Dept (Dec 9,2021): Justice Manuel J. Mendez, Justice Sallie Manzanet-Daniels, Presiding Justice Rolando T. Acosta, Justice Lizbeth González and Justice Julio Rodriguez III.
To view the Sept 15 Hispanic Heritage Month program go to the ODI intranet page. To submit feedback on this program: Hispanic Heritage Month Program Evaluation. 
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Disability: Part of the Equity EquationOctober is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). Observed annually, NDEAM celebrates the contributions of America’s workers with disabilities past and present, and showcases supportive, inclusive employment policies and practices. In recognition of the important role people with disabilities play in a diverse and inclusive American workforce, the theme for NDEAM 2022 is “Disability: Part of the Equity Equation.” For more information:
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UCS Launches System-Wide Training on Implicit BiasThe UCS Office of Human Resources and Office for Justice Initiatives recently distributed “Justice and Fairness for All: Dignity and Respect in the New York State Unified Court System – Session 1.” This video is the first in a series of educational programs planned for the court system as part of the Equal Justice in the Courts Initiative. Participation in this training is mandatory for all court employees, on or before October 28, 2022. Please use the following link to start viewing the program: https://wapps.courtnet.org/training Contact Mei Wong at mwong@nycourts.gov with any questions. 
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Franklin H. Williams CommissionBuffalo RisingOn Saturday, October 22, 2022, the Franklin H. Williams Judicial Commission is hosting a community program in Buffalo, New York. Buffalo Rising: Remembering the Past to Build a Stronger Community, will be led by Hon. Shirley Troutman, Associate Judge of the New York State Court of Appeals, and Williams Commission co-chairs, Hon. Troy K. Webber and Hon. Richard Rivera. The program will discuss legislative solutions for preventing gun violence, the role of media in perpetuating racial stereotypes, and trauma from exposure to violence. Click here to register for Buffalo Rising 
Town HallThe Williams Commission is hosting a virtual Town Hall on Friday, November 4, 2022, from 1:00 pm-2:30 pm. This Town Hall “Part 5” will continue the dialogue from previous town halls regarding systemic racism and bias in the courts, and steps that the UCS has taken to implement Secretary Jeh Johnson’s recommendations. Attendees must RSVP by Wednesday, November 2, 2022. Click here to register for Town Hall 
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Richard C. Failla LGBTQ Commission
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