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February — Black History Month — is an opportune occasion for the entire UCS family to acknowledge, recognize and appreciate the contributions of African Americans throughout U.S. history. Black History Month dates to 1976, the year of our national bicentennial celebration. The “history” of Black History Month is itself fascinating. Read more...
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Hon. Norman St. George, the Deputy Chief Administrative Judge for Courts Outside NYC, presides over an incredibly varied region that includes cities and suburbs, dense urban areas and farms—all with a mix of cultures, needs, politics and practices. The first person of color ever to hold the post, Judge St. George discusses his job, and his approach to that job, in a new Diversity Dialogue interview. Read more...
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In this issue of MOSAIC, we’d like to introduce readers to the TRIBUNE SOCIETY, one of the oldest and best-known fraternal organizations in the UCS. Contributing writer Lt. Charles Hollon (Department of Public Safety) recently talked with Leah Richardson, the current President of Tribune, about the Society and its work. Read more...
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Congratulations, Hon. Shirley Troutman! On January 12, 2022, the New York State Senate confirmed Governor Kathy Hochul’s nomination of Hon. Shirley Troutman, and Judge Troutman took the oath of office as Associate Judge of the Court of Appeals. Judge Troutman is now the second African American woman in the Court’s history. Read more...
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The Office of the Managing Inspector General for Bias Matters investigates allegations of bias that affect the workplace or the terms and conditions of employment of UCS personnel, including acts that relate to services provided by court system personnel to the public.
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The New York State Unified Court Systemʼs Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI) has a long-standing commitment to equal employment opportunity, the elimination of under-representation of minorities and women, and to ensuring a diverse workforce that reflects the community. Read more...
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Are you looking for more information about Diversity and Inclusion? There are many resources available to court employees, from training programs to job postings, promotional opportunities, recommended reading lists, statistics, videos and more. Read more...
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We hope that you’ve enjoyed this issue of MOSAIC. Please reach out to the Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI) at: Diversity@nycourts.gov with your comments, ideas and suggestions for future issues of this newsletter.
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