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!
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.
In honor of the 9th Annual National Day of Racial Healing, Elms College's Center for Equity in Urban Education (CEUE) is hosting an event entitled, #GOODScholars: Cultivating Educational Spaces of Hope for Racial Healing. Dr. Tyra Good, Inaugural Executive Director of the CEUE, Dominique McDonald, Academic Coordinator in the CEUE, and Dr. Jennifer Shoaff, Chief Diversity Officer at Elms College, will lead a critical discussion on examining structured inequities within school systems and an educator's role in creating equity-centered, trauma-informed educational spaces that foster and honor intersectional student identities. This event will serve as the launch of the CEUE's "GOOD Educators Connect" Book discussion of, Learning to Relearn: Supporting Identity in a Culturally Affirming Classroom by Kwame Sarfo-Mensah.
The event will be held on Saturday, January 11th from 10:30 am-12 noon at Elms College in the Mary Dooley College Center, Room 101.
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.