On view July 19, 2024–February 16, 2025
Tuesday–Saturday, 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; Sunday, 10:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
520 Royal Street, Tricentennial Wing, 2nd and 3rd Floors
Free admission
Louisiana’s present-day distinction as the world’s incarceration capital is rooted in three centuries of history. Throughout this history, people in power have used systems of enslavement and incarceration to hold others captive for punishment, control, and exploitation. Black Louisianians have suffered disproportionately under these systems. Through historical objects, textual interpretation, multimedia, and data visualization, Captive State investigates these throughlines and arrives at an irrefutable truth: that the institutions of slavery and mass incarceration are historically linked.
Captive State tells this story in two parts. The first part outlines how Louisiana’s colonial and early American governments created race-based systems of oppression through legislation, policing, imprisonment, and violence that matured as New Orleans became the hub of the domestic slave trade. The 13th Amendment to the Constitution, which abolished slavery except as punishment for a crime, permitted Louisiana to evolve its methods of racial control and embrace convict leasing and forced prison labor, particularly at a plantation known as Angola.
The second part of the exhibition traces how the Louisiana Constitution of 1898, written to maintain white supremacy, enabled an era of mass incarceration in the 20th and 21st centuries. Through nonunanimous jury verdicts and “tough on crime” legislation, incarceration rates skyrocketed, with far-reaching impacts. Among them are the growing number of people serving life sentences without parole. This has resulted in an aging state prison population, making the work of incarcerated volunteers in the hospice program at the Louisiana State Penitentiary essential. Lori Waselchuk photographed this program in Grace Before Dying, displayed in the mezzanine of the Tricentennial Wing. The exhibition concludes with a reflection question, reading recommendations, and information on ways to get involved on issues related to mass incarceration.
The East Biloxi Community Collaborative (EBCC) will host a Racial Healing Circle. Lunch is included. All welcome.
Hawai’i Ku’u Home Aloha means Hawai’i Our Beloved Home and is an invitation to reflect on our past and present in order to create the future we want for our children and grandchildren
here in Hawai’i. Our events span from Jan 17 through Jan 22. We will engage in ceremony, circles, and artistic expression. We will also have a keynote with Norma Wong focusing on her new book “When No Thing Works.” Join us!
Racism is a heart issue. Only a Master Healer can offer real solutions. So we invite you to pause with us as we offer our hearts to be viewed through the lens of God's Word in hopes of fostering authentic conversations that lead to a heart-healthy community.
Florence Crittenton Services of Colorado (FloCrit) was inspired by W.K. Kellogg’s emails about the National Day of Healing, so we have incorporated the idea into our all day staff meeting where we will discuss Unconscious Bias – Moving from Awareness to Action organization wide. In addition, staff will bring a dish that represents their culture to share at our potluck and also share stories about their own experiences. FloCrit educates, prepares and empowers teen mothers and their children by providing two-generation wraparound services for teen families, which includes an Early Childhood Education Center. Because of our commitment to teen parents and children, scheduling can be challenging for staff and we have to work around their schedules.
The #HowWeHeal Book Club's selection is "My Grandmother's Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies" by Resmaa Menakem, MSW, LICSW, SEP. His book offers a path "forward for individual and collective healing." He takes readers "through a step-by-step healing process based on the latest neuroscience and somatic healing methods" called "body practices." "A must-read (and a must-do) for everyone who cares about our country." Talking points for each chapter and selected settling body and breathing practices will be shared at each meeting.
It will be held at the Arizona State University Community Collaborative, a student-run clinic and community center for 300 low-income, older adults and mobility-impaired individuals, on the first floor of the Westward Ho Hotel, an historic16-floor subsidized housing complex in downtown Phoenix. The Community Collaborative is a service of the School of Social Work, part of the Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions. Students and seniors alike be participating in this grant-supported event.
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/.
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!