LGBTQ+ Faculty Affinity Group Newsletter
June 13, 2024
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LGBTQ+ Pride Month
As we recognize Pride this month, some inclusive actions you can take to celebrate and support our SOM LGBTQIA+ community are:
- Check out the offerings of the SOM LGBTQ+ Faculty Affinity Group, the Emory Pride Employee Network and the Office of LGBT Life.
- Include your pronouns in your email signature or introduce yourself using your pronouns. Remember to ask folks to share their pronouns if they feel comfortable.
- Sign up for a training or continuing education that expands your knowledge and practice around LGBTQIA+ communities
- Check out the LGBTQ collections at the Rose Library including the personal papers of Atlanta physician and AIDS activist, Jesse R. Peel.
Check out the School of Medicine's Office of Equity and Inclusion's LGBTQ+ Pride month features here.
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Juneteenth
June 19 |
A note from the SOM Office of Equity and Inclusion:
Juneteenth became a federal holiday in 2021. It commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. We invite you to read about Juneteenth from the almanac that states, "On January 1, 1863, during the Civil War, the Emancipation Proclamation was issued by U.S. President Abraham Lincoln. The proclamation granted freedom to “all persons held as slaves” in 10 Confederate-controlled states. However, for the most part, the order was not enforced until Union soldiers were able to advance into these areas after the end of the war, the beginning of which came in April 1865 with the surrender of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee after the Battle of Appomattox Court House in Virginia.”
On June 19, 1865 the Emancipation Proclamation was enforced by the Union Army, so that enslaved people in the 10 Confederate-controlled states were freed; however, it did not free enslaved people in every state. According to the almanac, "The people of Texas were informed that in accordance with a proclamation from the Executive of the United States, that all enslaved persons are free. This involves an absolute equality of personal rights and rights of property between former masters and slaves, and the connection heretofore existing between them becomes that between employer and hired labor.” Shortly thereafter this date was referred to as “Juneteenth,” which is an abbreviation for June 19th. Slavery formally ended in the United States on December 6, 1865, when the 13th Amendment was ratified.
As part of the first Juneteenth at the SOM in 2021, an apology was issued to Dr. Marion G Hood for his denied admission to the SOM in 1958. This continued the work of the history pillar which is part of our Actionable Education Initiative.
In celebration of Juneteenth, please check out Juneteeth Atlanta and events from the Atlanta History Center.
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Atlanta Pride 5K Run
The Atlanta Pride Run is a 5K that raises money for local nonprofits that assist people that are living with HIV and AIDS. It happened right at the beginning of the pride month on June 2, 2024. This year there were almost 3000 participants, which is significantly more than in the previous years. A few faculty members from the affinity group participated and it was a fun event. Here are the pictures from that day.
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Schneider receives Allen Thornell Award
We want to celebrate with great pride, our own Jason Schneider (medicine), for receiving the Allen Thornell Award from Georgia Equality in recognition of his long-term advocacy and work on behalf of LGBTQIA+ people. It was a privilege for our OEI team to witness Dr. Schneider receiving his award. Thank you, Dr. Schneider, for positively impacting the lives of LGBTQIA+ patients at Grady through creating access to gender-affirming care for people who otherwise would not have it and for your tireless dedication to creating safe space for so many.
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2024 National Doctors' Day
In recognition of Doctors' Day, the Emory School of Medicine Recognitions Committee sent out a call for nominations for doctors across the School of Medicine who go above and beyond. More than 200 Emory faculty members were nominated by their peers and colleagues for their dedication to improving the health and well-being of our patients and community through the care they provide, the research they conduct and their efforts to teach and inspire learners.
The committee reviewed each nomination and selected those who exemplify the outstanding faculty of the Emory School of Medicine. The quotes below were taken from the nomination materials.
Check out our very own members who were featured in this year's Doctors'Day highlights!
Learn more.
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2024 Educator Appreciation Day
Congratulations to our very own member's who were selected to be highlighted for this year's educator appreciation day! In celebration of Educator Appreciation Day, the Recognitions Committee at Emory School of Medicine sent out a call for nominations for educators across the school who go above and beyond the call of duty as teachers and mentors. Emory educators were nominated by their peers and colleagues for their passion and skills to educate, encourage and support scholars and learners across the university.
Learn more.
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Staff Fest
June 14 | 11:30am - 2:00 p.m.
We are excited to announce the 46th annual Staff Fest celebration will be held on Friday, June 14, with all activities as originally planned, including:
Free lunch catered by La Parrilla Mexican Restaurant. Serving starts at 11:30 am.
Live music with Atlanta's own Band X, playing all the hits from the 70's, 80's, 90's and current faves (not just rock, but pop, disco, and more!) You are encouraged to bring your own lawn chairs or blankets to sit on the quad and enjoy the music. Dancing is also encouraged!
All University staff, faculty, and retirees are invited to attend. Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate family members or non-University employees.
Learn more.
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Pride Night with the Atlanta Braves
June 18 | 5:20 - 7:20 p.m.
EPEN will participate in Pride Night with the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday, June 18, at 7:20 p.m. when the Atlanta Braves play the Detroit Tigers. The Pride Night ticket package includes admission to the pregame party, starting at 5:20 at the Coca-Cola Roxy, a game ticket, a special Atlanta Braves Pride baseball cap and a donation to the OUT Georgia Impact Fund, powered by United Way of Greater Atlanta. The OUT Georgia Impact Fund supports nonprofit organizations and small businesses that serve the LGBTQ+ community.
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GAYTL Summit
June 20 | 10 a.m. | Atwood Chemistry Center, Room 260
EPEN is also sponsoring a Queer History event called “GAYTL Summit” on Thursday, June 20, starting at 10 a.m. in Atwood Chemistry Center, Room 260. The summit will feature informal roundtable conversations on LGBTQIA+ Atlanta History followed by a catered lunch-and-learn with a keynote speaker. All Emory and Atlanta community members are welcome to join.
Panelists include Lorraine Fontana, Morna Gerrard, Iris Rafi, Rosser Shymanski, and Rev. Duncan Teague with other potential panelists to join as possible. The roundtable will be followed by a catered lunch and learn, with a keynote address from Dr. Martin Padgett.
Register.
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