20th HUB Anniversary Program Booklet March 2022

20TH ANNIVERSARY

Gala Celebration Thursday, March 10, 2022 Old Sugar Mill 35265 Willow Avenue Clarksburg, CA 95612

PLESHETTE ROBERTSON CEO & Founder of Sac Cultural Hub, Chief Editor of THE HUB Magazine 1

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is honored to have partnered with you for tobacco control education and outreach in Northern California for 20 years.

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Interested in learning about community engagement opportunities?

Contact: Twlia Laster, Project Director | www.thesolproject.com Twlia@thesolproject.com | 1-888-774-7685

FOUNDER’S MESSAGE In March of 2001 I migrated from the Bay Area to Sacramento - me and my late sister Toochie with our children moved together to South Sacramento! We would wake up talking about how we had landed in the “land of milk & honey”. Toochie was the first to land a job at Another Look Hair Salon and I started as a temp at UC Davis Med Center in the Facility Design & Construction Dept as a Contract Analyst. Mannn, those were some great days even though it took us awhile to get used to Sacramento (back then referred a lot to as CowTown).

Back then we were so bored on weekends we would go back to visit my hometown - East Palo Alto every weekend because we had no idea of what to do or what was going on in Sacramento. We then convinced my mom to move and she came with the rest of my brothers and sister in September 2001. Soon though I started finding out what was happening via the barbershop/ salon (namely Another Look) with the hair shows, Black Expo, church events, local concerts, etc. Anywho, things got to brewing while I was working full-time at UC Davis and I started creating a Black entertainment newsletter in November 2001 and launched a 5-page website Sacculturalhub. com in March 2002 with the help of a UC

Davis graduate, Rodney Blackwell who worked at the copy center at the Med Center. Little did I know this website along with our text e-newsletter (at that time sent weekly) and THE HUB Magazine would blow up into a central HUB (what I had started calling Black Sacramento) of exciting events and resources for Black people in Sacramento and beyond. This 20-year journey in the media/entertainment business has been extraordinarily fulfilling with meeting thousands of wonderful/exceptional people through Sac Cultural Hub. WORDS CANNOT TRULY EXPRESS my gratitude for so many folks who WELCOMED me with open arms when I started Sacculturalhub.com and started sharing my ideas and vision for what I wanted to do! They say that when you write stuff down, speak it into existence, network and connect with key folks, and be DIRECT with your asks of people, speak to the need of the people, and prove your follow-thru > YOU will be received, needed, acknowledged and in most cases supported! I can certainly ATTEST to this!!!

In National Women’s History Month Sac Cultural Hub celebrates it 20th Year Anniversary Gala with Pleshette Robertson, CEO & Founder/Chief Editor of THE HUB Magazine celebrating 20 years in business. Thank you for supporting this grand celebration of a Black-woman owned media agency-Sac Cultural Hub Media Company successfully doing business for the past 20 years in the State of California. Sac Cultural Hub pledges to continue beyond its 20th year with 20 plus years in serving the African American community with resources along with business/entertainment news that impacts their lifestyle.

Pleshette Robertson CEO and Founder Sac Cultural Hub Media Company and Foundation facebook.com/pleshettemarie

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HISTORY OF SAC CULTURAL HUB MEDIA FOUNDATION Working to promote the healthy lifestyles of African American and urban communities in Northern California, Sac Cultural Hub Media Foundation (SCHMF) was created in 2003 to develop programs which mentor young adults, women, and underserved communities. The Foundation has implemented programs in partnership with corporations, businesses and individuals to promote higher education, provide entrepreneurship opportunities, further diversity partnerships, and improve and encourage collaborative efforts through exceptional signature events that include: •

Exceptional Women of Color Awards & Expo

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Hub Choice Awards (HCA) Show

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Black Physicians Forum (BPF)

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BPF Medical Student Scholarship Program

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Young Women’s Exceptional Women of Color (Y-EWOC) Scholarship Competition

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First Friday Business Initiative

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Black History Month Luncheon

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Sacramento Community Book Forum

The mission of the Sac Cultural Hub Media Foundation is to provide exciting non-traditional vehicles of engagement where businesses and non-profit organizations can market services and products and mentor and provide public service information to educate and inspire the urban community. Our primary goal is to motivate and empower African American professionals, communities of color, and youth to thrive and succeed in life.

The Sac Cultural Hub Media Foundation utilizes the Sacculturalhub.com Media Company to connect with the African American and Urban communities of Northern California. Sacculturalhub.com is known as the #1 grassroots multi-media organization in Northern California and is the most popular resource

for networking of businesses, non-profit organizations, community resources, entertainment, and individuals.

Pleshette Robertson, the CEO and Founder of Sacculturalhub. com launched the website in March 2002. The website provides an internet platform for news, multicultural events, career profiles, professional business services, community resources, educational opportunities, corporate advertising, and photo gallery of Northern California residents, visitors, and celebrities. The website currently receives over 2 million national hits each month with over 20,000 unique visitors each month.

In February 2006, Ms. Robertson implemented a signature publication to complement the website.

THE HUB: Urban Entertainment & Lifestyle Magazine which caters to affluent urban professionals, working class families and the underserved African American and urban communities. Its mission is to highlight individuals for their community contributions which increases enthusiasm in the community and help others to celebrate what Northern California has to offer.

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PROGRAM 6:30 PM Red Carpet Arrivals Welcome 7:00 PM Dinner Appetizer Buffet Reception Show Opener – Hundreds Unit Sponsorship Tribute HUB Champion Support Awards:

Another Look Hair Salon & Barbershop Goree & Thompson & Real Estate Saving Our Legacy, African Americans for Smoke Free Safe Places - The SOL Project Gino & Neketia Henry – The Wedding Factor Phil Givant/Tree of Hope Funding/Spoker.com UC Davis Office of Campus Community Relations (OCCR)

8:00 PM Club Nouveau Performance 9:00 – 10:00 PM Photos, Networking 7

Congratulations Sac Cultural Hub on 20 years!!

www.Robertsfdc.org FROM ALL OF US AT

Roberts Family Development Center www.RobertsFDC.org

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The Office of Campus Community Relations and the Vice Chancellor’s Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

CONGRATULATES

The Sac Cultural Hub on their 20th Anniversary THURSDAY, MARCH 31, 2022

Panel Discussion -

Featuring Ibram X. Kendi Mondavi Center Jackson Hall, UC Davis 4:00pm - 5:00pm FREE and open to the public, livestream access available to all current UC students, staff, faculty and employees.

More information at: ccbp.ucdavis.edu/kendi-forum

Ibram X. Kendi -

Campus Community Book Project Mondavi Center Jackson Hall, UC Davis 7:30pm - 9:00pm Tickets required. Purchase tickets at: mondaviarts.org/event/2021-22/dr-ibram-x-kendi or call 530-754-2787

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CELEBRITY ENTERTAINMENT CLUB NOUVEAU

is an R&B-pop band that was formed by record producer/ performer Jay King in 1986 in Sacramento, California, subsequent to the breakup of the Timex Social Club. Other members of Club Nouveau included original members Denzel Foster, Thomas McElroy, Samuelle Prater, and Valerie Watson.

Additional members include James L. Richard II, Kevin Irving, David Agent, Walter Phillips, and Mario Corbino. The band’s name (French for “New Club”) was changed from its original incarnation, Jet Set, to exploit the breakup of the Timex Social Club. The group was signed by Warner Bros. Records, on which Club Nouveau released its first three albums.

From its debut album, Life, Love, and Pain, which was released in 1986, the group scored four consecutive hits: “Jealousy” (essentially an answer song responding to Timex Social Club’s hit “Rumors”), “Situation #9,” a cover of Bill Withers’s “Lean on Me,” and “Why You Treat Me So Bad.” The latter was interpolated by the Luniz on that group’s hit single “I Got Five on It” and subsequently by Puff Daddy on “Satisfy You.” The latter two both made it to #2 on the Billboard R&B chart the next year, with “Lean on Me” becoming a big Billboard Hot 100 hit. “Jealousy” also made an appearance on the soundtrack of the film Modern Girls.

Foster and McElroy soon left to form their own production team and focus on working with other acts. Prater, who had performed the lead vocals on “Lean on Me”, eventually left as well to pursue a solo career. The replacements were David Agent and Kevin Irving.

The group’s next albums—beginning with 1988 Listen to the Message—were laced with an evolving social consciousness, though the later albums were not as successful commercially as the group’s debut. Notable recordings include a dancehallinfluenced version of the gospel classic “Oh, Happy Day” from the 1992 album A New Beginning, “Let It Go” from the 1995 Everything Is Black album, “You Ain’t No Friend Of Mine” from the 1989 Under A Nouveau Groove album and “What Kind Of Love” from the 1998 Collection Volume I album.

As of 2013, the current Club Nouveau roster consists of Jay King, Valerie Watson English, and Samuelle Prater the original vocalists. They are working on a new Club Nouveau album “Consciousness” to be released in the spring of 2014 and the

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single “That Ain’t Love” to be released in October of 2013.

Club Nouveau is going to issue a greatest hits project in the fall of 2014 which will include versions of “Rumors” & “Thinking About You” that have never been released before…. The band also recorded a song for the Who’s That Girl soundtrack called “Step by Step. Club Nouveau was nominated for two Grammy’s (song of the year – lean on me & best new act) Club Nouveau’s version of “Lean on Me” won a Grammy award, nominated for two American music awards, nominated and won a Bammy award, nominated and won a BRE Drummer award, Nominated and won two Narm awards, nominated and won a Bay Area Star award. Lean On Me was Club Nouveau’s Biggest Hit going #1 on the U.S Pop Dance charts, #5 in Australia, #22 in Austria, #1 in Canada, #9 in Germany, #5 in Ireland, #4 in Netherlands, #1 in New Zealand, #7 in Switzerland & #3 in the U.K Previous Albums Released 1. Life, Love & Pain – 1986 2. Listen To The Message 1988 3. Under A Nouveau Groove 1989 4. A New Beginning 1992 5. Everything Is Black 1995 Compilations & Greatest Hits 6. The Collection Volume I 1998 7. The Ballad Collection 2001 8. Greatest Hits (edel) 2002 9. Greatest Hits (thump) 2003 10. Ballads and Love Songs 2005 Singles released 1. Rumors 1986 #1 R&B (Billboard) #8 Pop (Billboard) 2. Jealousy 1986 (video) #8 R&B

(Billboard) 3. Situation No.9 1986 (video) # 4 R&B (Billboard) 4. Lean On Me 1987 (video) # 1 Pop (Billboard) # 2 R&B (Billboard) 5. Why You Treat Me So Bad 1987 (video) # 2 R&B (Billboard) # 39 Pop (Billboard) 6. Heavy On My Mind 1987 #42 R&B (Billboard) 7. It’s A Cold Cold World 1988 (video) #34 R&B (Billboard) 8. Envious 1988 (video) 9. Francis 1988 (video) 10. You Ain’t No Friend Of Mine 1989 (video) #12 R&B (Billboard) 11. Oh Happy Day 1992 (video) #45 R&B (Billboard) 12. When Will You Come Back To Me 1992 (video) 13. Let It Go 1995 (video) 14. What Kind Of Love 1998 (video)

MC/HOST

Born and raised in Chicago, IL, NEKETIA HENRY moved to California with her mother at the age of 12.

As a child, she knew that performing arts was her true passion, and began performing in numerous stage plays and musicals.

Since then, Neketia has appeared in numerous film projects and countless commercials and national print ads.

She is a devoted wife and mother and advocates for students with learning disabilities ages elementary through high school. She works hand in hand with families, various school districts and the State of CA to ensure that students have the resources needed in order to achieve and maintain academic success and truly believes that no child should be left behind.

With the gift that God has given her and her tenacious spirit, she continues to be a voice for the voiceless. Neketia is a professional host who’s witty personality captivates all audiences from concerts to weddings and everything in between....all she needs is one mic! Neketia is a professional actress and host who’s witty personality captivates all audiences from tv to stages and everything in between....all she needs is one mic!

DJ Gino spinning Old Skool and R&B

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FOUNDER’S BIO Pleshette Robertson is the CEO and Founder of Sacculturalhub.com and the Chief Editor of THE HUB Magazine (black woman owned certified with the Department of General Services-DGS State of California Small Business). The website (launched in March 2002) and magazine (published in February 2006 - https://issuu.com/thehubmag) are leading sources of Black urban media that celebrate the urban lifestyle of African-Americans in the capital region and throughout California serving as the information hub for black-oriented movies, concerts, theatrical performances, art exhibitions, sporting events, festivals and black-owned businesses and entrepreneurs.

She is also the owner of PR & Associates Business Resources Resources (AKASacculturalhub. com Media Company) which is an advertisement and publicpromotions agency specializing in providing multimedia advertising, social media marketing campaigns, e-blast ad/website production and consultation to new business and startup organizations. Pleshette will celebrate 20 years in business March 2022.

She also serves as the Executive Director for the Sac Cultural Hub Media Foundation that educates, empowers, and train young adults and women of color in underserved communities. Several programs under the Sac Cultural Hub Media Foundation include: Exceptional Women of Color Conference; Hub Choice Awards Show; Black Physicians Forum (BPF); BPF Medical Student Scholarship Program; Young Exceptional Women of Color (Y-EWOC) Scholarship Competition, and the Young/Youth Women’s Summit (YWS). For 3 years,

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Pleshette served as a Covered California Enrollment Counselor and Outreach Educator. Since February 2020, Pleshette has recently spearheaded to host the monthly First Fridays Business Mixer throughout the Greater Sacramento Valley Region presented in partnership by the California Black Chamber of Commerce, Sac Cultural Hub, KDEE 97.5 FM, and THE HUB Magazine.

Pleshette has received numerous awards that include: MLK Unsung Hero Award Recipient of the 9th Assembly District presented by the California Legislative Black Caucus in January 2018, Entrepreneur of The Year presented by Calvary Christian Center’s Genesis School of Business & Entrepreneurship in December 2017, Martin Luther King Jr. Difference Maker Award for Service and Advocacy in January 2016, NAWBO OWL Wise Woman (a.k.a. Business Woman of the Year) in October 2015; BWOPA-PAC Ella Hill Hutch Award in November 2013, UC Davis Chancellor’s Achievement Awards For Diversity and Community in the Community Award category in February 2013; Business Award from the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Sacramento Chapter in November 2009; “Women of Excellence” from the Sacramento Kappa Psi Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority in March 2008.

Pleshette was featured in the August 2007 issue on her personal style and noteworthy achievements in the Sacramento magazine. She holds a B.A. in Business Administration from San Jose State University. Pleshette and her significant other share 3 daughters and have 7 grandsons.

SAVE THE DATE! BIG DAY OF GIVING Thursday, May 5, 2022

Building a strong community of leaders

by EDUCATING, PROMOTING, and INSPIRING individuals to pursue their personal, academic, and business goals.

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THE TRIBE The TRIBE of Sac Cultural Hub Media Company/Foundation I owe a great deal of gratitude to these individuals who love Sacculturalhub.com just as much I do if not more! They have been committed to the mission of Sac Hub!

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

STACY ANDERSON Individual & Family Plans Outreach Manager Blue Shield of CA

SHEILA BENNETT Mortgage Loan Officer & Realtor Answer Home Loans

HOLLY BROWN School and Community Relations Specialist Schools Financial Credit Union

WILLIAM JAHMAL MILLER Vice President with CommonSpirit Health’s Office of Diversity, Inclusion, Equity & Belonging

GARY SIMON Executive Director, Sacramento Juneteenth, Inc.

ZORITHA THOMPSON Broker/Realtor & Owner Goree & Thompson Real Estate

SAC HUB TEAM

KIMBERLY BAILEY Owner/Graphic Designer SkuugiBear Graphics

TWLIA LASTER Owner – Twlia Makes It Happen & Project Director at The SOL Project

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KEADRIAN BELCHERHARRIS CEO/Founder of C.L.A.S.S.Y.-Captivating Ladies Acquiring Successsful Standards

LESLEY LEATHERWOOD CEO of Leatherwood Marketing

VICKI BLAKELY Licensed Insurance Producer-SK404 at American Income Life

MICHELLE MITCHELL Staff Service Analyst in the State of California Public Information Unit for the Department of Consumer Affairs Nursing Board and Business Owner of Bougie Bites Catering

MICHAEL BLAIR Chief Innovation Officer at Neighborhood Innovation

RANDALL OGANS Enterprise Applications Developer at University of Pacific

MICHAEL P. COLEMAN Freelance Writer

DONNA RAMOS Author & Freelance Writer

CHERYL HOWARD Freelance Writer

VALARIE SCRUGGS CANDICE WILDER Owner – VisionStep and Student Review Health Equity Manager and Interventions at One Community Administrator Health San Juan Unified School District and Business Owner of Naturally Loved LLC

$10 Billion of Opportunity Awaits Certified Small Businesses with the State of California!

Contracting with the state is good for business State Contract Vehicle Highlight: Small Business Option State can contract directly with a Certified Small Business, Micro or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise Goods, Services, & IT goods and services – $5,000.01 to $249,999.99 Public Works – $5,000.01 to $388,000.00 At least two price quotes (two SBs or two DVBEs) The SB Option is just one way the state is working to increase the diversity of businesses used in state contracting of goods and services.

The Office of Small Business and Disabled Business Enterprise Services wants to hear from you. Contact us at BusinessOutreach@dgs.ca.gov to get certified and learn more about opportunities to contract with the state.

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THANK YOU! Founder of Sacculturalhub.com, Pleshette Robertson would like to SINCERELY thank all of our sponsors, community/media partners and table sponsors for supporting the 20th Anniversary Gala Celebration of Sac Cultural Hub.

CORPORATE SPONSORS Sacramento Municipal Utility District www.smud.org COMMUNITY PARTNERS C.L.A.S.S.Y.-Captivating Ladies Acquiring Successful Standards www.classymbrsonly.org Department of General Services – State of California www.dgs.ca.gov MCE CheckIn ddiggems@gmail.com Roberts Family Development Center www.robertsfdc.org Saving Our Legacy, African Americans for Smoke Free Safe Places - The SOL Project www.thesolproject.com The Wedding Factor theweddingfactor@gmail.com UC Davis Health Office for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion health.ucdavis.edu/diversity-inclusion City of Sacramento Economic Development cityofsacramento.org/Economic-Development

TABLE SPONSORS Sacramento Realtist Association sacramentorealtist.com California Black Chamber of Commerce www.calbcc.org Sacramento Sister Circle www.sacramentosistercircle.com Travel with Twlia twliamakesithappen@yahoo.com Weave www.weaveinc.org MEDIA PARTNERS Coleman Communications www.michaelpcoleman.com The Gospel Vine www.thegospelvine.com KDEE 97.5 FM www.kdeefm.org Leatherwood Marketing (916) 838-9267 Sweetsz T.V. instagram.com/sweetsz.tv Twlia Makes It Happen!

(916) 662-3502 VisionStep (916) 397-4501

Old Sugar Mill www.oldsugarmill.com

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A LOOK BACK ON 20 YEARS

February 2013 - Pleshette Robertson, Founder and CEO of Sacculturalhub.com is the recipient of the UC Davis Chancellor’s Achievement Award for Diversity and Community for 20122013 in the Community Member category.

ICONIC Inaugural Issues: February 2006 and February 2007

7th Annual Sacramento Community Book Forum - January 2020

First Fridays February 2020

EWOC 2019 Starring Jennifer Lewis

Sac Hub Staff & Board of Directors Holiday Dinner Social

BET Awards 2008

WERE YOU THERE: 71st Annual NAREB Convention in Atlanta July 2018

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A LOOK BACK ON 20 YEARS WERE YOU THERE? | BLACK HISTORY MONTH LUNCHEON

3RD ANNUAL BLACK HISTORY MONTH LUNCHEON WITH ASSEMBLYMEMBER AUTUMN BURKE

by Chief Editor, Pleshette Robertson

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Presented by the Sac Cultural Hub Media Foundation - 3rd Annual Black History Month Luncheon held on Tuesday, February 27 at Sandra Dee’s BBQ & Seafood Restaurant. Keynote Assemblywoman Autumn R. Burke - District 62 presented her personal experiences and how VIP it is for residents of the African American community to be active in the election and voting process of our local to national 2018 Elections in June and November and the California Governor’s Race.

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WERE YOU THERE? | EWOC 2018

Pleshette, I can’t say “thank you” enough for the honor. Keep uplifting US! You do it so beautifully. And you Ladies rocked those shades of burgundy!

Thank you Pleshette Robertson for this platform. It was Awesome! May God continue showering his blessings on you, your team, the community and all the Exceptional women we encounter daily. Love ya! Get comfy, enjoy lifetime! Congratulations! #Lord Lead#EWOC#Phenomenal Timiza Wash

Wow #iam4everblessed #IAM4EVERTHANKFUL that GOD himself surrounds me with ther Spirit of EXCELLENCE ?? I want to personally thank Sac Cultural Hub, Pleshette Robertson and her ENTIRE Team for honoring my beautiful friend and Sister in Christ - Ruthie Bolton at the 10th Year Anniversary of EWOC Conference as one of this year’s recipients Exceptional Women of Color!

Nance McMillan

HAPPY 10TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY ON THE EWOC! WITHOUT YOUR PLATFORM WHO WOULD CELEBRATE AND HONOR US!!!!!!!!!

TRESLA GILBREATH

Wow! What can I say. This weekend has been filled with soooooo much JOY in my heart! to be surrounded by so many Powerfull Women that continue to move forward in their PURPOSE to EMPOWER EACH OTHER! #togetherwearebetter Huge shout out to Sac Cultural Hub for honoring me at their 10th Year Anniversary of EWOC Conference as one of this year’s recipients Exceptional Women of Color!

Ruthie Bolton

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A LOOK BACK ON 20 YEARS WERE YOU THERE?

2019 BLACK PHYSICIANS FORUM ON MAY 3, 2019

By Contributing Writer, Valarie Scruggs

The 2019 Black Physicians Forum speakers were outstanding as they presented on: “Implicit Bias Awareness: Where Do We Go From Here?” at the UC Davis School of Medicine in Sacramento. Leon McDougle, MD, MPH (Chief Diversity Officer, Professor of Family Medicine, The Ohio State University, Wexner Medical Center); Stacie L. Walton, MD, MPH (Retired Clinical Pediatrician Diversity Champion and Communication Consultant); Piri AckermanBarger, PhD, RN (Assistant Clinical Professor Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing); and MC/Host Flojuane Cofer, PhD, MPH (Women’s Health Epidemiologist & Senior Director of Policy at Public Health Advocates) gave the audience an incredible perspective and tools to address implicit bias operating in health care starting with the educational system and moving into the exam room.

Often medical literature discusses the bias that contributes to health disparities among African Americans and other people of color. However, the impact of implicit bias on medical professionals of color whose job it is to provide care to all people is rarely included in the discussion.

Medical professionals of color are subjected to bias from both patients and colleagues. Microaggressions such as patients assuming they are housekeeping staff, a patient refusing their assistance in delivering a baby for solely racial reasons, and colleagues who question their medical opinions more readily than other colleagues that are not of color are but a few of the examples shared.

There is a role to play for everyone to begin reducing implicit bias in health care. Step 1 is checking to ensure that you are not the source of implicit bias. Being honest and asking where one’s ideas and perceptions come from is key. The assumptions we make when we’re not fully present or rushed can also have negative impacts on others. Step 2 if you’re the recipient of implicit bias microaggressions give yourself a break. It’s not always easy or necessary to respond immediately to these issues.

Practice self-care, take time to gain perspective and heal. Step 3 if you are the innocent bystander witnessing implicit bias microaggressions, speak up. It may just be acknowledging that something off was said or didn’t feel right. The bystander can help to create an environment where these problems can be acknowledged and discussed which is key to moving past them.

UC Davis Health is doing wonderful things to help address implicit bias. Working with medical students, providing mentors, and conducting training for staff are a few of the ways UC Davis Health Office for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion is working to keep medical students in their programs and create a culture in medical care that offers high quality services to both staff and patients.

For more info on next year’s Forum, go to: http://www.sacculturalhub. com/black-physicians-forum/black-physicians-forum

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A LOOK BACK ON 20 YEARS Were You There? 2007 Hub Choice Awards • Honoring Sac’s Urban Leadership

2007 Hub Choice Awards Show Shout-outs Dr. and Mrs. Bean

“I’m proud to see how far Sac Hub has come. I met Pleshette at an African-American faculty and staff gathering for UC Davis and UC Davis MED Center. I introduced myself to her, and Pleshette told me about what she was going to be starting here in Sacramento. I praised her for this, and she has been quite successful.

“I remember when I signed up on Pleshette’s e-mail list. I told several colleagues about her and forwarded information to everyone I knew. I also attended events Pleshette promoted to support what she believed in.

“And now look where she is. Everyone knows about Sac Hub. Pleshette, my blessings to you and keep up the good work. You and your staff have grown so much, from the Web site design, layout, contacts, events and best of all—the first-annual Hub Choice Awards. That is awesome!

“Keep informing us about the Sacramento-area events and promoting events. Much is needed in this area.”

—Delores

Derrick Miller, Corey Crenshaw, Darnell Miller

Eddie Robinson with Pleshette Robertson

“Great show. The Hub awards show was big, big, big. That was the beginning of a great future.

“I am sure the show was a blessing to the award winners and nominees, as well as those who were present. Any negative feedback should draw a positive response for the next show. I rate it AAA for Oak Park. I felt like I was somewhere in Hollywood with the stars.”

—William

Mr. and Mrs. Lance Washington

“I just wanted to say that the event went very well! I had a great time in assisting in the inauguration of what I think will be a great showcase for the African-American community. You might not recognize the name, but I’m Tolifer’s friend (the evil trainer, LOL! I’m not that bad.

Anyway, I heard nothing but good things the whole night. I didn’t make the after party. That kind of thing really isn’t my scene, but I heard everyone tore it up! I hope you can get some rest now that it’s over and take a break. Stay lifted.”

—Zhimmithee Banks

Lil’ Sac All Stars

Carl Thomas with Pleshete Robertson and Latishia Futrell

“Good Job on the awards show! It was very nice. Great job!”

—Maeola Doran

Never Been Done

“I enjoyed the awards show last weekend. I never heard of Sacculturalhub.com until last week. I am so happy to know that my city is doing big things finally! LOL! I would like to get involved, volunteer for events, etc. Please contact me if I can help. God bless you, girl!”

—Tasha

Winner, Best Doctor, Barbara Nash and Carl Thomas.

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Carl Thomas with the original Hub Choice Models, Tiffany, Laresa and Tanisha

Photo credits: Khiry Malik and NPAphoto.com

Winners, Best Dance Team, Sac All Stars

“I want to tell you how proud I am of you. Your awards show was a success! I see your vision and where you’re trying to go. My hat goes off to you and your staff.”

—Will Whitlock “The awards show was so good! I had tons of fun. Can’t wait until next year!”

—Mioshi Jackson —continued on inside back cover

2015 Covered California Bus Tour & Light Up Sacramento

2009 Annual Juneteenth Festival

SAANC’s Inaugural Black History Month Luncheon Feb 2016

2009 MLK March Celebration

2016 Sac NAACP Prayer Breakfast

Tea-Time with Pleshette – Urban COVID Conversations with Frontline

1st Annual Black Physicians Forum February 2011

Black Maternal Health Roundtable February 2020

WERE YOU THERE! V101.1 Summer Soul Jam 2007

Millerizm Step Show at Raley Field in March 2009

71st Annual National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB) Convention - “Black Realtists Convention” July 2018 in Atlanta

June 2018 2nd Annual BWU Black Women’s March: CAN I LIVE

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A LOOK BACK ON 20 YEARS WERE YOU THERE?

FIRST FRIDAYS MARCH 2020

by Chief Editor, Pleshette Robertson

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irst Fridays Business Networking Mixer presented in partnership by the THE HUB Magazine, California Black Chamber of Commerce, Sac Cultural Hub, and KDEE 97.5 FM on Friday, March 6, 2020 at SEASONS 52 Restaurant in Sacramento. THANK YOUS to our MC/Host Lady Charmaine Bassett, our HUB Impact Sponsor Partners - City of Sacramento, Chevron, Weave and Blue Shield of California.

Attendees enjoyed a line up of activities that included: speed networking, live jazz band, appetizers and raffle prizes.

For more info on joining our 2020 Small Business Initiative as a Gold Card member or HUB Impact Sponsor/ Vendor at THE HUB’s First Fridays future monthly business mixers contact (916) 234-3589 or e-mail contact@ sacculturalhub.com.

Stay tuned for the Sac Hub e-blasts from the Sac Cultural Hub Facebook fan page and radio announcements on KDEE 97.5 FM for the next First Fridays business mixer event. As we are in the COVID-19 shelter-in-place order stay safe and healthy until we meet up in person for our monthly business mixers throughout the Greater Sacramento Valley Region n Photos: Robert Briley CT Media 916.579.4555

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HEY SACRAMENTO! TIME TO GET VACCINATED. “EVEN MILD

CASES OF COVID-19 CAN HAVE LONG-LASTING ” HEALTH IMPACTS. -JAY KING

CALIFORNIA BLACK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE With so many options for getting COVID-19 vaccines or boosters, it’s easier than ever to find a clinic right in your neighborhood. Vaccines are available every day of the week at a time that works for you. No appointment needed. So what are you waiting for?

Find a vaccine clinic in your neighborhood today.

Visit VaccinateSacramento.org.

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