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Join Esther Hio-Tong Castillo, PhD, as BHE’s guest speaker for the Speaker Series titled “The Courage to Talk: Overcoming Discomfort in Discussions on Racism,” moderated by BHE faculty member Karin Gladney, PhD, CAADC, as a live webinar on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, from 9:00 am – 11:00 am ET.

Systemic racism is deeply embedded in our institutions and communities, presenting significant challenges that require us to engage in difficult but necessary conversations about race. As James Baldwin famously stated, “Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced.” This moderated conversation aims to empower participants to confront their discomfort and engage in meaningful discussions on racism, fostering greater inclusion within our interpersonal relationships, workplaces and communities.

In this session, BHE will delve into the importance of discussing race and racism, providing strategies to overcome the emotional and psychological barriers that often hinder these conversations. Through real-life storytelling, participants will gain insight into ways that addressing racial discomfort can lead to personal and collective growth. The session will also explore the mindsets that inhibit authentic cross-racial connections and offer practical approaches to fostering more meaningful dialogues.

Join BHE for an engaging and enlightening discussion designed to equip professionals with the courage and compassion needed to tackle the challenges of race head on.

About Esther Hio-Tong Castillo, PhD:

Esther Hio-Tong Castillo, PhD, is a mental health and social justice advocate with nearly two decades of experience in education, community advocacy and government. She founded the award-winning Chinese Immigrant Families Wellness Initiative (CIFWI) at the Philadelphia Chinatown Development Corporation, recognized by the CDC Foundation for its impact on mental wellness in Asian immigrant communities. With a PhD in sociology, Dr. Castillo specializes in cross-racial solidarity work, particularly between Black and Asian communities. Her background as a biracial queer woman, first-generation college student and 1.5-generation immigrant informs her commitment to equity. As a former director of racial equity in city government and now CEO of Bridging Worlds Consulting, she provides DEI training and services, leveraging strategic thinking and community engagement to drive systemic change and promote equity across diverse communities.

CE Credits: APA-2; CPRP-2; LSW/LCSW/LPC/LMFT-2; NBCC-2; PA Act48-2; PCB-2; PSNA-2; IACET-.2

Training Fee: $18

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Improving Patient Experience Through DEI Efforts
Thursday, August 22, 2024 | 12:00 PM EDT

In today’s health care and human services landscape, promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is essential for enhancing patient experience and care outcomes. Join Relias and Feedtrail to learn how DEI initiatives can transform care quality. Their expert speakers will provide actionable insights and strategies to help health care organizations integrate DEI principles into their daily practices, ultimately improving patient experience. Register here to participate.

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In order to better serve our members and leverage our collective experience, the RCPA Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI) Committee is compiling a list of training and consultant recommendations on DEI-related topics. We kindly request that you share your organization’s experiences. If you have engaged in or utilized multiple trainings or consultants, please complete an additional survey for each one. RCPA will compile and post a repository of member recommendations.

Please submit recommendations via this survey. We request submissions be completed by Friday, August 30. If you have any questions, please contact Cindi Hobbes.

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This week is marked annually in honor of leading humanitarian Helen Keller’s birthday on June 27. Being deaf and blind herself, Keller’s work made a large difference in the lives of DeafBlind people. It is much more common than many people realize. Over 15 million people worldwide are estimated to be living with severe DeafBlindness. This week is a chance for us to raise awareness of deafblindness and make Pennsylvania a more DeafBlind-friendly place.

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To honor the history of Juneteenth and celebrate the contributions of Black Americans, the RCPA Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee encourages you to learn about some exceptional individuals and their accomplishments. Did You Know…

John Mercer Langston
John Mercer Langston became the first Black man to become an attorney in the United States when he passed the bar in Ohio in 1854. The following year, he became one of the first African Americans ever elected to public office in America when he was elected to the post of Town Clerk for Brownhelm, Ohio. John Mercer Langston was also the great-uncle of Langston Hughes, famed poet of the Harlem Renaissance.

Claudette Colvin
Claudette Colvin was arrested at the age of 15 for her refusal to give up her seat to a white woman, nine months before Rosa Parks’ more famous protest. Because of her age, the NAACP chose not to use her case to challenge segregation laws. Despite a number of personal challenges, Colvin became one of the four plaintiffs in the Browder v. Gayle case. The decision in the 1956 case ruled that Montgomery’s segregated bus system was unconstitutional.

Hiram Rhodes Revels
Hiram Rhodes Revels was the first ever African American elected to the US Senate. He represented the state of Mississippi from February 1870 – March 1871.

Robert Johnson
Robert Johnson became the first African American billionaire when he sold the cable station he founded, Black Entertainment Television (BET), in 2001.

Lewis Latimer
While Thomas Edison is credited with the invention of the lightbulb, it was Lewis Latimer, the son of formerly enslaved people, who guaranteed its success. Latimer patented a new filament that extended the lifespan of lightbulbs to extend beyond a few days. In 1882, Latimer was granted a patent for his invention, a feat countless Black innovators in the generations before were unable to achieve.

William Wells Brown
William Wells Brown, author of novel Clotel; or The President’s Daughter that was published in 1853, became the first published African American novelist.

Ketanji Brown Jackson
Ketanji Brown Jackson became the first Black woman to serve on the Unites States Supreme Court after nomination by the president and confirmation by the Senate in 2022.

Gladys West
Gladys West was the second Black woman ever to be employed by the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division and was inducted into the United States Air Force Hall of Fame — one of the highest honors awarded by the Air Force. She leveraged her mathematical and programming expertise to invent an accurate model of the Earth, which was used as the foundation for the creation of the Global Positioning System (GPS).

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