a facilitated group space where people from diverse racial backgrounds come together to share their personal stories and experiences related to race, with the goal of fostering understanding, empathy, and collective healing from the wounds of racism
Won’t you join us for the Center for Spiritual Awareness 3rd Annual National Day of Racial Healing? This year’s theme is Celebrating Our Oneness Through the Arts, and it will be an evening filled with creativity, connection, and community. The activities will include:
– a Song Circle : Sing together in harmony and celebrate our shared humanity.
– Dancing: Move and express yourself in a safe and welcoming space.
– Poetry**: Share and listen to powerful words that inspire reflection and dialogue.
– Acting**: Capture moments of connection and artistry that reflect our journey.
– Yoga**: Find peace and mindfulness as we journey towards healing together.
– Painting**: Create visual art that expresses our hopes for a more equitable world.
– Beading**: Engage in this traditional art form while connecting with others in meaningful conversation.
Whether you are an experienced artist, a seasoned dancer, or just curious to learn and share, we welcome all to be part of this healing journey. Let's come together to celebrate our diversity, acknowledge our shared experiences, and promote understanding and respect within our community.
Tuesday night, January 21st, from 6:30-8:30 pm, at CSA. For more information visit the website, csasacramento.org.
**Together, let’s embrace healing and foster a brighter, more inclusive future!**
Join our Founder and CEO, Stefanie Tovar, in honoring World Racial Justice Day through Movement, Art, and Community Time. Together we will spend quality time with art that champions visibility and let ourselves be moved, seen, and heard through a Healing Circle, Mindful Journaling, Breathing Practices, Somatic Experiencing, and Yoga. Bring your yoga mat, journal, and an open mind and heart to this community-building event.
This offering is powered by Yena in an exciting partnership with the Dallas Museum of Art.
Join Yena in continued partnership with Dallas Truth Racial Healing and Transformation for an Rx Racial Healing Circle. Rx Racial Healing circles invites participants to engage in heartfelt conversations that inspire unity and transformation. Together, we will celebrate the values of justice, equity, and love to continue the hope of National Day of Racial Healing.
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Join Stefanie Tovar and Caazena Hunter for a Rx Racial Healing Circle to Honor MLK provided by Yena—a powerful gathering dedicated to fostering interconnection, reflection, deep listening, and collective healing. Held at the Bishop Arts Theatre on January 20th, this event will honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through meaningful dialogue and shared experiences.
Pathways to Equity: Racial Healing and Social Determinants of Health will take place on January 24, 2025, at the Riverfront Conference Center from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., with optional Racial Healing Circles running until 4:00 p.m. This event is co-hosted by the Community Foundation of Greater Flint, the Greater Flint Task Force on Racial and Social Equity, Truth, Racial Healing and Transformation, and the Social Determinants of Health Solutions Lab.
This event brings together diverse members of collaborative groups committed to advancing racial and social equity, addressing social determinants of health, and fostering racial healing. The agenda provides space for open dialogue and meaningful exchange around shared goals and the power of collective action. Participants will engage in learning and conversations about impactful collaborations, and the vital role of all sectors in identifying solutions to create a healthier, more equitable Flint and Genesee County.
Email Lydia Starrs at lstarrs@cfgf.org for more information on attending.
In Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the Ninth Annual National Day of Racial Healing, Harlem Wellness Center's Racial Healing Hub Presents:
MY GRANDPARENT'S TABLE
Date: Sunday January 19, 2025
Location: JCC Harlem 218 W. 118th Street.
Time: 3-5:30pm
Free Event: RSVP
Guest presenters will share stories that inspire us to reflect on our own origin stories around culture, family, history, tradition, ancestry, roots, heritage, legacy, resilience, hope, strength, empowerment. Presentations will be followed by a family style meal, special activities and conversation.
We invite you to join Mediation Services trained Circle Practice Facilitators at Red Horse Center for a Racial Healing Circle. We gather, connect, build relationships and bridge divides. Circle facilitators will use powerful questions and a talking piece to guide the conversation.
Join volunteer circle practice facilitators from Mediation Services serving Allegan, Barry, and Ottawa counties in Michigan at the Holland Museum for a Racial Healing Circle. This FREE event is part of the Holland Museum Free Adult Cultural Lens Program and registration is required and available via the Facebook event or by emailing director@mediateWMI.org Trained circle facilitators using powerful questions will guide the conversation. We believe we heal when we gather, connect, build relationships and bridge divides.
Hamline University will host a program honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s life and legacy on Tuesday, Jan. 21 at 4 p.m. in the Anderson Center Forum with remarks from staff, faculty, students and more.
We also recognize Jan. 21 as the 9th Annual National Day of Racial Healing, which was launched in 2017 as a call to action for racial healing for all people. It originated as part of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation’s national Truth, Racial Healing and Transformation efforts.
This year’s MLK program theme, “Revisiting Dr. King’s Iconic Speech: ‘The Other America,’” will be the focus of our event. The program will feature remarks from Acting/Interim President Dr. Kathleen Murray, reflections from our keynote speaker – Hamline alum and St. Paul City Council Member Anika Bowie – a reading of Dr. King’s work by student Jitu Duga, gospel music by Sherri Orr, a traditional African dance performance by AfroContigbo, and the benediction by Chaplain Kelly Figueroa-Ray.
In addition to reflections, readings and live performances, the 2025 Beloved Community Awards will be presented. These awards recognize a student, staff, faculty, alumni and community member whose demonstrated leadership, service and commitment epitomizes the work that must be done by us all to enjoy meaningful lives, relationships and participation in The Beloved Community.
This event is sponsored by the Hedgeman Center for Student Diversity Initiatives and Programs. For more information, please contact the center at hedgemancenter@hamline.edu or (651) 523- 2423. Guests will receive complimentary parking at the Anderson Center Garage, located at 776 Snelling Avenue North, St. Paul, MN 55104.