About BAAAG
Purpose
The BLACK and African American Affinity Group (BAAAG) formed in 2019 with SFMTA members from the city’s Black Employee Alliance out of the urgent necessity to make changes to how Black and African American employees are recruited, hired, promoted, disciplined and treated in the workplace.
Testimony received from hundreds of Black and African American employees and “Corrective Action and Discipline by Race and Gender” data from the San Francisco Department of Human Resources prompted BAAAG to focus on disciplinary actions.
Mission
BAAAG's mission includes:
- Creating an environment that is equitable and inclusive for Black and African American SFMTA employees.
- Support the personal and professional development of employees through various channels.
- Championing the Black Employee Alliance’s mission and objectives.
2024 Black History Month Onsite Event
Short Films Screening - Navigating Public and Social Spaces and Public Transit + Post Screening Discussion
Date - Thursday, February 22, 12 pm to 1 pm
Location - 49 South Van Ness Avenue, Room 134 - Training Center
Agenda
- 12 pm to 12:05 – Attendees get food and mingle
- 12:05 to 12:10 pm – Welcome and introduction to the event
- 12:10 pm to 12:40 pm – Film screenings
- 12:40 pm to 1 pm – Break out discussions on boards and groups
Past Events
- 1st Annual BAAAG Black History Month Celebration 2020
- 2nd Annual BAAAG Black History Month Celebration 2021
- 3rd Annual BAAAG Black History Month Celebration 2022
- 4th Annual BAAAG Black History Month - A Conversation on Reparations: What does that mean for Black San Franciscans
Additional Resources
- Transportation is for All blog post.
- Muni's Unsung Heroes of Black History
- Honoring the Achievements of African Americans blog post
Email BAAAG2019@gmail.com to receive more information about the group and subscribe to upcoming BAAAG events.