Heritage/History/Prevention Messages

Heritage/history/prevention months/weeks at UC Berkeley serve as platforms to honor and celebrate the rich tapestry of cultures, histories, and identities within our community. These initiatives are guided by a framework anchored in equity and inclusion, ensuring alignment with campus values and goals. Through CalMessages, webpages, and newsletters, the campus disseminates information, fosters dialogue, and promotes engagement. By acknowledging and celebrating diverse heritage and history, UC Berkeley cultivates an inclusive environment where all members feel valued and represented.

Wishing you a meaningful recognition of all holidays, celebrations, and remembrances that are occurring this year.

Please take a moment to share your thoughts, ideas, and any concerns you may have. Your input is essential to ensuring these celebrations resonate with our campus community and contribute to an inclusive and supportive environment for all.

Pride Month

Jewish American Heritage Month

A curated page set up to honor and commemorate Jewish American Heritage Month - E&I message, articles, events, suggested readings

Women's History and Empowerment Month

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Celebrating Black History Month

Honoring Black History Month - articles, events, books & movies and more.

National Disability Awareness Month

Commemorating and Celebrating Black History Month

February 2, 2021

Dear E&I Community,

In 1926, Carter G. Woodson, the “Father of Black History,” founded a week to commemorate the history and contributions of Blacks in America. He picked the month of February, which corresponded with Frederick Douglas’s birthday. Woodson believed that although many others have tried to erase and omit Black History, it was important for everyone, not just Black people, to understand.

By 1976, the commemoration had expanded to include all of February and became known as Black History Month. Since then, each year we celebrate...

Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) Task Force Report

February 3, 2021

Dear Campus Community,

It is our great pleasure to share with you the draft report of the HSI Task Force. In so doing, we are inviting public review of the report and your comments, which may be submitted using this form.

The HSI Task Force began its...

Honoring and Celebrating Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month

May 3, 2021

Dear Colleagues,

This month we start Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month with both sadness and resolve. One year ago, I was writing about the increase in anti-Asian racism and xenophobia, and since then incidents of hate and violence against Asian and Asian Americans have escalated at even greater rates. Pacific Islander communities have been hit hard by COVID-19, with Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders facing high rates of hospitalization and death. During times like these, it is more important than ever to celebrate the accomplishments and contributions that...

Transgender and Nonbinary Empowerment Month