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Today we celebrate Pat Parker, an African-American lesbian feminist poet. In the late 1960s, Parker began to identify as a lesbian, and she became actively involved in the civil rights, women's rights, and gay rights movements, occasionally reading her poetry at events. Along with the poet Judy Grahn and others, she developed a community around lesbian poetry readings on the West Coast. Parker said of this community, "It was like pioneering.We were talking to women about wom...en, and, at the same time, letting women know that the experiences they were having were shared by other people." Listen to a reading of My Lover is a Woman by Pat Parker: https://bit.ly/3tN0k8h Here are a few facts you may not know: - Parker directed the Feminist Women's Health Center in Oakland - Founded the Black Women's Revolutionary Council and the Women's Press Collective - Testified before the United Nations on the status of women - Parker was the author of five poetry collections: Jonestown and other madness, Movement in Black, Woman Slaughter, Pit Stop, and Child of Myself - Known for her unflinching honesty in addressing issues of sex, race, motherhood, alcoholism, and violence #BlackHistoryMonth #LincolnStrong #LocalHeroes

Today we honor Kamala D. Harris, the Vice President of the United States of America. She was elected Vice President after a lifetime of public service, having been elected District Attorney of San Francisco, California Attorney General, and United States Senator. Vice President Harris was born in Oakland, California to parents who emigrated from India and Jamaica. She graduated from Howard University and the University of California, Hastings College of Law. Watch Vice Presid...ent Kamala Harris’ full speech at the 2020 Democratic National Convention: https://bit.ly/3d3s9mW Here are a few facts you may not know: - Joined the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office where she specialized in prosecuting child sexual assault cases. - Served as a managing attorney in the San Francisco District Attorney’s Office and later was chief of the Division on Children and Families for the San Francisco City Attorney’s Office. - Elected District Attorney of San Francisco in 2003 and created a ground-breaking program to provide first-time drug offenders with the opportunity to earn a high school degree and find employment. The program was designated as a national model of innovation for law enforcement by the United States Department of Justice. - Championed legislation to reform cash bail, combat hunger, provide rent relief, improve maternal health care, and address the climate crisis. - Her bipartisan anti-lynching bill passed the Senate in 2018. - Her legislation to preserve Historically Black Colleges and Universities was signed into law, as was her effort to infuse much- needed capital into low-income communities during the COVID-19 pandemic. #BlackHistoryMonth #LincolnStrong #LocalHeroes

Meeting clients where they’re at, both literally and figuratively, is one of the hallmarks of community mental health, and the team in the Therapeutic Behavioral Services (TBS) program at Lincoln Families demonstrates this quality day in, day out. In TBS, we are charged with serving children and youth across Alameda County whose behaviors have resulted in them being at risk of losing their home placement. Read our latest Lincoln Program Spotlight: Therapeutic Behavioral Services (TBS): http://bit.ly/3cZXirB #WeStandTogether #LincolnStrong #LincolnFamilies #TherapeuticBehavioralServices #Program #Spotlight

Robert George "Bobby" Seale is an American political activist and author. In 1966, he co-founded the Black Panther Party with Huey Newton. Here are a few facts you may not know: - Bobby Seale attended Berkeley High School, where he become politically minded - In 1962, Seale met Huey Newton at a rally protesting the ... Kennedy Administration's blockade of Cuba - The Panthers focused their energies on community outreach. Seale helped run medical clinics and served free breakfasts to schoolchildren, among other programs - The movement spawned chapters across the nation. - By 1968, Seale decided that a history of the Panthers was needed, and wrote "Seize the Time: The Story of the Black Panther Party and Huey P. Newton" (published in 1970). - In 1973, he ran for mayor of Oakland, coming in second out of nine candidates - He wrote "A Lonely Rage" in 1978 and a cookbook titled "Barbeque'n with Bobby" in 1987. - In 2002, Seale moved back to Oakland to work with young political activists to spark social change Watch The New York Times Black Panther Professor: Bobby Seale and D'Angelo in Oakland as they drive through Oakland discussing Black Panther history: https://bit.ly/2MMP4bm #BlackHistoryMonth #LincolnStrong #LocalHeroes

This week, Lincoln honors local heroes. Today we celebrate the work of Congresswoman Barbara Lee, who has been holding down the progressive voice in Congress since 1998. Here are a few facts about her that you may not know about: - Single mother - Founded the Community Health Alliance for Neighborhood Growth and Education ... (CHANGE, Inc.) providing mental health services to the East Bay - Small Business owner in the East Bay - Fighter to end HIV/AIDS - Former Chair of Congressional Black Caucus - Only African American woman in Democratic Leadership, serving as Co-Chair of the Policy and Steering Committee - Only member to vote against the Iraq War, believing it would become a blank military. check To read more about her legendary life and career, visit: https://lee.house.gov/about/biography #BlackHistoryMonth #LincolnStrong #LocalHeroes

For students of color, remote learning environments pose multiple challenges. Your donation today helps disrupt disparities in tech access that are critical for successful remote learning in 2021. Stand with children in our communities! Help us meet our #EndOfYearGiving goal. Donate here: bit.ly/2Ke6qfG #WeStandTogether #LincolnStrong #LincolnFamilies #RemoteLearning

Happy Kwanzaa from Lincoln! Today we reflect on Ujima, which refers to uplifting our communities. Shoutout to all of our Lincoln family members that put on for their community! #Kwanzaa #Ujima #LincolnFamilies #LincolnStrong

Leon McDougle, M.D., M.P.H., associate professor of family medicine with tenure, is the first chief diversity officer for The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. Dr. McDougle helped lead the establishment of two primary care residency programs in Columbus focused on training physicians to provide leadership and health care in underserved communities. He also helped establish several medicine and biomedical sciences workforce diversity programs. These efforts are alig...ned with diversity serving as a driver of institutional excellence and a catalyst for change resulting in health equity. Dr. McDougle’s research is focused on health empowerment technology for older African Americans and workforce diversity and inclusion. #BlackHistoryMonth #WeStandTogether #LincolnStrong #LincolnFamilies #health #wellness #prevention #covid #BlackDoctors

Kujichagulia: self-determination. This principle refers to defining, naming, creating, and speaking for oneself. Happy Kwanzaa! #Kwanzaa #Kujichagulia #LincolnFamilies #LincolnStrong

Happy Kwanzaa! For each day of Kwanzaa, Lincoln will be honoring central themes and words to the celebration. Umoja: Swahili for unity, manifested in family, community, nation, and race. #Kwanzaa #Umoja #LincolnFamilies #LincolnStrong

Feliz Nochebuena! Somos familia! Wishing you a Merry Christmas! Happy holidays and stay safe. #SomosLincoln #HappyHolidays #LincolnFamilies

Lincoln wishes our families rest and wellness this winter break! #MandelaFRC #WinterBreak #LincolnFamilies #LincolnStrong

Interested in who can receive Lincoln’s Multidimensional Family Therapy? Youth, ages 11-19, and their families through Contra Costa County through community and clinic-based services. Medi-Cal and uninsured youth are accepted. Youth, ages 11-19, and their families throughout Alameda County referred through probation. Medi-Cal, privately and uninsured youth are accepted. For more information: ... http://lincolnfamilies.org//multidimensional-family-therapy #MDFT #LincolnSpotlight #LincolnFamilies

This holiday season may be more isolating than any ever before. This year more than ever, we need to remember it's okay to ask for help! Find mental health resources at stopthestigma.org #MentalHealth #LincolnFamilies #LincolnStrong

Program Spotlight: Multidimensional Family Therapy MDFT utilizes science-based practices, developed from research to address adolescent drug use and any associated medical, psychological, social, vocational, and legal problems. For more info, visit http://www.mdft.org/... #MDFT #LincolnFamilies #LincolnSpotlight

Not sure where to drop off your ballot? Check out this site to find a location near you: https://caearlyvoting.sos.ca.gov/ #Vote #LincolnVotes #LincolnFamilies #LincolnStrong

Many youth and families are referred to Lincoln’s MDFT after being unsuccessful in other programs. A key to the success of the program is our team approach: Family Advocates and certified MDFT therapists meet one to three times per week to provide individual and family therapy and assistance navigating community systems such as school and probation. #MDFT #LincolnSpotlight #LincolnFamilies #LincolnStrong

Voting is a super power--use it! Visit https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections for voting resources. #BeAHero #LincolnVotes #LincolnStrong

Lincoln celebrates Filipino American History Month! From icons such as Larry Itilong, Philip Vera Cruz, and Tani Cantil-Sakauye, to the many Filipino Americans in the US, Lincoln advocates for the uplifting of Filipino American history and culture in our schools. Want to learn more? Check out this event on Filipino Wellness, Racial Justice, and Action with Dr. Jei Africa happening Thursday. https://tinyurl.com/y5e2ptw5 #FilipinoAmericanHistoryMonth #LincolnFamilies #LincolnStrong

This month’s program spotlight is Lincoln’s Multidimensional Family Therapy (MDFT). Lincoln’s MDFT provides short-term intensive therapy to families and youth struggling with substance abuse and mental health challenges. #MDFT #LincolnFamilies #LincolnStrong

Lincoln celebrates one of our very own, Ara Garcia! Ara serves as Executive Assistant to the CEO. A first generation Mexican-American, Ara’s family immigrated to the US in the 60s and 70s. One of my fondest childhood memories was going to see the movie La Bamba back in the 1980s. The film focuses on up and coming Mexican-American rock star Ritchie Valens. After seeing this movie, it made me proud to be a Mexican-American and to see my culture being represented on the big screen. The movie encapsulated the art, dreams, and family struggles of an immigrant family trying to obtain the American Dream. #LatinxHeritageMonth #LincolnFamilies #SomosLincoln

United We Dream is the largest immigrant youth-led community in the US! When you’re undocumented, in addition to significant discrimination, there is also constant fear. United We Dream (UWD) transforms that fear into finding your voice. UWD runs the national MigraWatch Hotline. To report ICE and CBP activity, please call 1-844-363-1423. Knowing your rights is a powerful first step to resisting immigrant discrimination. For more resources, visit UWD’s website: https://unite...dwedream.org/tools/ #LatinxHeritageMonth #SomosLincoln #LincolnFamilies

Happy Indigenous People’s Day! Lincoln stands by people. Reference this map to see which Indigenous lands you are living on: https://mashable.com/article/indigenous-map-america/ #LincolnFamilies #IndigeneousPeoplesDay

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Lincoln recognizes Dr. Tomás Magaña! Dr. Magaña is the Lead Physician in the Department of School-Based Health Centers at La Clínica de La Raza, Inc. where he serves the complex medical needs of diverse youth from Alameda County. He is also the founding Director of the FACES for the Future Coalition (Children's Hospital), a collaborative of statewide programs designed to prepare disadvantaged youth for entry into college and careers in the health professions. Thank you for all of your work, Dr. Magaña! #LatinxHeritageMonth #LincolnFamilies

Local advocacy organization spotlight: Causa Justa :: Just Cause Causa Justa builds grassroots power and leadership to create strong, equitable communities in the Bay Area. Born through mergers between Black organizations and Latinx organizations, they build bridges of solidarity between working class communities. Lincoln Families stands in solidarity with Causa Justa and celebrates their ongoing commitment to immigrant justice and empowerment! Please consider a donation to ...Causa Justa today: https://cj.ourpowerbase.net/civicrm/contribute/transact #SomosLincoln #LatinxHeritageMonth #LincolnFamilies #CausaJusta

Jennicet Gutiérrez is a transgender and immigrant rights activist based in Los Angeles. Born in Jalisco, Mexico, Gutiérrez co-founded the organization La Familia: Trans Queer Liberation Movement. La Familia works at local and national levels to achieve the collective liberation of trans, queer, and gender nonconforming Latinx people. More info about La Familia can be found on their page @familiatqlm! #LatinxHeritageMonth #EndTransDetention #LincolnFamilies