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Committee highlights upcoming outreach events and calls for youth‑focused programming

Cultural Humility, Health Equity & Social Justice Committee · February 26, 2026
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Summary

Members announced several community events including a March 31 Trans event, May 9 America Hmong Day and a May 27 health equity conference at UCMerced, and raised concerns about youth gang activity and need for resilience programming in Los Banos.

Chayeng Lee described upcoming activities of the Hmong Youth Council and an America Hmong Day event on May 9, 2026 at Bob Hall Square in Merced, where youth will lead the event.

Natalie Leal said the committee is planning a Trans event on March 31 targeted to youth and is soliciting ideas from young people about what they'd like to see. Jill Kojima announced an 'Amending Health Equity and Diverse' conference on May 27, 2026 at UCMerced; staff discussed possible speakers and workshops.

Amy Bonilla raised concerns about gang‑related activity and substance use among youth in Los Banos and noted a shortage of substance‑use counselors and internship clinicians. Stefani Rosas Soto suggested resilience programming and positive mindset projects to address recent community traumas.

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