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The Institutional Equity team invites you to participate in a cardinal connection circle on Jan. 21, 2025 in honor of National Day of Racial Healing. The National Day of Racial Healing is a time to reflect on our shared values and create the blueprint together for #HowWeHeal from the effects of racism. Launched in 2017, it is an opportunity to bring all people together in their common humanity and inspire collective action to create a more just and equitable world. Cardinal Connection Circles are an opportunity for our university community to come together to gain deeper understanding by sharing vulnerably and listening actively. Please register here to receive a circle location.
If you are unable to attend a circle, we encourage you to visit www.dayofracialhealing.org to explore additional ways to participate on Jan. 21st and beyond. You can also host your own circle using the following guide: https://dayofracialhealing.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/11/NDORH_2023_Conversation_Guide_Digital.pdf.
No matter how you choose to participate, we invite you to share your actions and experiences on social media using the following hashtags: #howweheal and #UofLhowweheal.
For additional information or assistance with organizing your own circles, please contact marian.vasser@louisville.edu.

Listen, share, take action! Join members of the Human and Civil Rights Commission and the Division of Human and Civil Rights at BASE at 920 North Church Street, Wilmington, DE at 4:00 p.m. for honest and dynamic dialogue. On Monday, January 20, 2025 we will gather in small groups at small, black-owned businesses statewide to remember and honor the work, sacrifice and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and others who fought and died demanding human and civil rights, racial justice and equality. Read the Human and Civil Rights Awareness Month Proclamation, reflect on the enduring words of Dr. King, view compelling images of the movement, listen as youth speaks and share your thoughts on how we move the dream forward today.

WE WILL GATHER TO REFLECT ON THE IMPORTANCE OF RITUAL DURING THESE TIMES AND ENGAGE IN ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO RESET YOUR NERVOUS SYSTEM.
WE WILL CREATE A COMPASSIONATE AND LOVING SPACE TO LISTEN, TRUTH TELL, SHARE OUR WISDOM AND HEAL TOGETHER.

The Gulf States Newsroom, with support from America Amplified, spent the past year reporting stories from Alabama's newly created congressional district – District 2, or "D2." Community Engagement Producer Nellie Beckett convened a panel of stakeholders and activists from District 2 for a listening session to hear about the strengths and challenges of this rural Alabama district and what the changes mean for black voters. On January 15th, 2025, live from Montgomery's Hilltop Public House, we heard from Rodreshia Russaw, Carol Gundlach, Khadidah Stone and Letetia Jackson.

Join us as we explore The Healing Power of Art, a transformative event designed to confront the personal hurt and pain caused by racism while fostering education, reflection, and community healing. Through the power of creativity and shared experiences, we aim to bring light to difficult topics and create a space for connection and comfort.

LOCATION: F&M Steinman College Center, Booth-Ferris Multi-Purpose Room, 628 College Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17603
Event Highlights:

Eat & Greet: Build connections with fellow participants over light refreshments.

Racial Healing Circles: Engage in a calming and reflective experience for the mind and body.

Community Mural: Express yourself and contribute to our “The Power of Expression” mural, a collective testament to resilience and hope.

Additional Parking:
415 Harrisburg Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17603

This event is co-sponsored by Franklin & Marshall College’s Office of Community & Belonging.

Let’s come together to heal, reflect, and create meaningful change. We can’t wait to see you there!

Listen, share, take action! Join members of the Delaware Human and Civil Rights Commission and the Division of Human and Civil Rights at the Everlasting Hope Ministries Dream Center, 502 W. Market St., Georgetown, DE as we remember and honor the work, sacrifice and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and others who fought and died demanding human and civil rights. On Monday, January 20, 2025 we will gather in small groups in small, black-owned businesses throughout the state to thoughtfully reflect on the enduring words of Dr. King, view compelling images of the movement, listen as youth speaks and engage in honest and dynamic dialogue to advance the dream forward.

Event Description:
Join us for Building Bridges, a transformative event dedicated to fostering racial healing and equity within New Orleans' diverse and dynamic workforce. This gathering will bring together employers and leaders from key sectors—hospitality, education, environmental, and non-profit—to engage in open, honest, and collaborative conversations about how to address racial disparities, promote inclusivity, and create lasting change in
our communities and workplaces. Through facilitated dialogue, participants will explore the unique challenges
and opportunities each sector faces in advancing racial justice. Together, we will share best practices, identify actionable strategies, and build a collective vision for a more equitable and inclusive New Orleans.

Audience: Business owners, HR professionals, educators (K-12 and Higher Ed), or community leaders, this event offers a unique opportunity to be part of a collective movement toward racial healing and transformative change in New Orleans. Together, we can create more inclusive, equitable spaces for all.

https://bit.ly/abc-2025-01-21

You are warmly invited to join the Alaska Black Caucus for a one-hour community conversation in honor of the National Day of Racial Healing. This important event will provide an opportunity to engage in meaningful dialogue about racial equity, healing, and building a more inclusive community. Together, we can share our experiences, learn from one another, and work towards a future where everyone feels valued and respected. We hope to see you there!

With every step we take, we carry the strength of our ancestors. In every glance, we hold a fire that never dims. We are the heirs of a vibrant, diverse, and powerful legacy. Afro Legacy Fest is more than an event: it is a call to unity, a tribute to resilience, and a space to honor our roots while building a brighter future together.
On February 7th and 8th, 2025, at La Casa de la Cultura, we will raise our voices in celebration and defiance—defiance against fragmentation, against forgetting, against untold stories. United, as a community, we find the strength to heal, to create, and to move forward.