Workshop: Radical Love, Joy, Healing and justice.

In this dynamic workshop, we will explore the themes of radical love, joy, and healing through music, creative writing, sound memory, and movement.

Key Themes:
Pursuit of Happiness: We cannot create a fair and more equitable world without prioritizing individuals' pursuit of happiness, integrating principles of love, and fostering expressions of joy and fun for individuals, families, and communities
Justice Begins with Self: True justice and fairness begin with ourselves. In our journey to create just systems and communities, we must first extend love, joy, and fairness to our own lives. How can we advocate for justice in the world if we neglect our own needs for love and happiness

This event is officially open to Los Angeles LGBT Center Clients and Staff Members. Los Angeles LGBT Center Department of Senior Services welcomes clients and staff to Healing From Hate – Creating the Collaborative Blueprint. Contribute to multiple conversations that will propel us forward and create communities of allies we didn't know we had. Learn how we can move forward, be safer, assist others who need it, care for ourselves, fight misinformation, remain kind, strengthen ourselves, stay alert, know your rights, and retain hope.

From January 17-21, 2025, Kalamazoo will come alive for a bold and inspiring 5-day celebration of the National Day of Racial Healing 2025! This year’s theme, "How We Heal," invites everyone to explore the transformative ways we foster healing and justice across our community. Through healing circles, reflective journaling, and heartfelt storytelling in safe spaces, participants will have opportunities to pause, process, and connect. Workshops and dialogues on racial equity and community resilience will provide valuable insights and actionable steps toward justice. Creative expressions such as painting, poetry, and dance will serve as powerful tools for healing and transformation, while diverse narratives will be celebrated, honoring truth, resilience, and cultural richness. The celebration will also include interactive events and community dialogues designed to build empathy and unity, fostering meaningful connections that inspire lasting change.

This is more than an event—it’s a movement. Be part of meaningful conversations, unleash your creativity, and forge connections that inspire change. No matter where you are on your journey, this celebration is for you. Let’s come together to honor Kalamazoo’s vibrant voices, shared humanity, and collective commitment to equity, unity, and justice.

Don’t miss this unforgettable experience—join us and take the next step in healing together! Please check out the full schedule of events and activities at https://mitransformation.org/community-events/.

Tuesday, January 21, 2025…1:30 pm-2:30 pm CDT

Join the Antiracist Conversations Group (ARC) for transformative dialogues/conversations as we host a National Day of Racial Healing!

The National Day of Racial Healing, launched by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, promotes shared humanity and sustainable change to address the legacy of oppression in the U.S.

“The National Day of Racial Healing – initiated by the W.K Kellogg Foundation, is always held the Tuesday after Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – centers around experiences rooted in truth-telling, offering people, organizations, and communities a day set aside for racial healing, bringing people together to take collective action for a more just and equitable world.”

During this event”
We will prioritize initiating bridge-building dialogues and conversations, while also creating opportunities and environments for ongoing discussions.

In our effort to dismantle the barriers that separate us, we aim to foster allies who will play a strategic role in advancing the conversation toward healing racial divides.

Join YWCA Lancaster's Center for Racial and Gender Equity and Child Enrichment Centers for our 2025 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Children’s Celebration on Monday, January 20, 2025. Bring the whole family and discover the power of community! Our 2025 theme, "Rooted in Community," shows how big change starts with small acts of kindness and teamwork. Children who attend will go home with a free book and can enjoy special book readings every hour with our inspiring guest readers:

10:00 AM – Counting on Community with Hawa Lasannah

11:00 AM – Be a King with Salena Coachmen

12:00 PM – Giant Steps to Change the World with Rep. Izzy Smith-Wade-El

Also, join us for cupcakes, snacks, a lively drum circle, exciting STEM activities, and fun ways to build connections with others. Together, we’ll celebrate how we can all make a difference in our community and beyond, one small step at a time!

On January 21, 2025 Greater Williamsburg, the Birthplace of America" will join communities nationwide to celebrate the National Day of Racial Healing. This is our 6th Annual National Day of Racial Healing observance and this year's theme is "Healing through the Arts." We will feature an evening of dance, poetry reading, and musical performances. We will announce the 2025 Table Builders Award winners! Our special guest, the Leah Glen Dance Theatre, will perform a dance inspired by late activist and author, Nikki Giovanni.

Join us for this free community event, sponsored by Sentara Health and the Virginia Racial Healing Institute.

Join Us for a Powerful Evening of Connection and Healing

We invite you to an intentionally diverse community circle to mark the National Day of Racial Healing. We will gather to nourish our hearts, bodies, and spirits as we share homemade food (made with love), acknowledge our shared humanity, celebrate our innate connection to one another, and sing simple songs to harmonize and deepen our commitment to racial healing and collective liberation.

Gather at 6:30 PM to connect and enjoy a meal (cookies & casseroles!) together before we begin the community healing circle. Through community singing, storytelling, and facilitated sharing, we will create space to foster closeness and belonging with those who we may perceive as different from us.

Meet your hosts:

Andrew Hairston, civil rights attorney, writer, socialist, prison abolitionist, and storyteller, Andrew Hairston will share an original story written exclusively for this occasion, offering insight and inspiration for the work of racial healing.

Sarah Bentley, community song leader and activist, will facilitate community singing throughout the evening (all voices welcome).

Robin Bradford, trained grief tender and interfaith chaplain, will guide intentional conversations.

What to Expect
Participate in a thoughtfully structured community healing circle that fosters open dialogue and deep listening, creating a safe and brave space for authentic and vulnerable conversations about racism and racial healing.
Share personal stories (with a partner and the group) to build trust, understanding, connection, and collective healing.
Listen deeply to stories that reflect our shared struggles and aspirations.
Build authentic relationships that bridge divides and support the journey toward a more just and equitable world.
Connect authentically with your own truth and the truths of others.
Sing in community (guided by a trained song leader) to experience the unifying power of community singing.

Why Attend?
Let’s join our voices in harmony and solidarity to honor the National Day of Racial Healing and strengthen our collective journey toward racial equity, justice and liberation.
In these challenging times, singing can often speak louder than words in soothing individual and communal suffering.

The University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service Center on Community Philanthropy will host the 8th Advancing Equity Award ceremony and the convocation for Cohort II of the Racial Healing Certification Program on Thursday, February 6, 2025, in commemoration of National Day of Racial Healing.

The Advancing Equity Award is presented to organizations using innovative solutions to address racial inequalities in their communities and advance progress toward inclusion.

The Racial Healing Certification Program is the first designation of its kind designed to provide specialized training, education, and unique experiences that promote skills development and competencies in the targeted area of racial healing.

This will be my third small group listening/conversation with members of my synagogue community because racism impacts everyone. We will share our memories of racism from our childhoods, our personal experiences, recognizing our internalized biases, and how we can participate in and promote racial healing in ourselves, our families, and our community. My first group was on the National Day of Racial Healing in 2024.

The Austin Public Library, African American Cultural & Heritage Facility, and Austin Community College will host our 4th Annual National Day of Racial Healing Celebration and Healing Circle.
Let’s break down barriers and build community through fellowship!