In honor of the National Day of Racial Healing, join the Community Foundation of Greater Flint for a free, exclusive screening of “Origin.” “Origin” is a 2023 American biographical film written and directed by Ava DuVernay. It is based on the book “Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents” by Isabel Wilkerson, which describes racism in the United States as an aspect of a caste system.
The messages in “Origin” connect with CFGF’s efforts in Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation (TRHT), a community-based process to plan for and bring about transformational and sustainable change, and to address the history and contemporary effects of racism. Communities must heal so they can grow. Our TRHT work is focused on healing and building sustainable progress neighbor by neighbor to transform Flint so all children can have a brighter future.
Learn more at https://www.cfgf.org/Impact/Truth-Racial-Healing-and-Transformation.
Doors open at 5 p.m., with the movie starting promptly at 5:30 p.m. The first 50 audience members will receive a FREE $10 Cinemark gift card!
In honor of the 8th Annual National Day of Racial Healing, Elms College's Cynthia A. Lyons Center for Equity in Urban Education (CEUE) is hosting an event entitled, #GOODScholars: Creating Educational Spaces of Hope for Racial Healing. Dr. Tyra Good, Inaugural Executive Director of the CEUE, and Timothy Jones, CEUE Visiting Scholar, will lead a critical discussion focused on examining racism and structured inequities within school systems and an educator's role in creating equity-centered trauma-informed educational spaces. This event will serve as the launch of the CEUE's "GOOD Educators Connect" Book discussion of, Becoming Culturally Responsive Educators: 5 Necessary Action Steps by Dr. Jahkari H. Taylor.
The event will be held on Saturday, January 13th from 10:30 am-12 noon in the Mary Dooley College Center, Room 101.
Center of Life will be honoring the day with a day of poetry at the Hazelwood Café from 12 to 3pm. Come out and enjoy some time with our neighbors and delight in a cup of delicious coffee. We will be reading poems and sharing our thoughts. We will even be creating a few verses of poetry. Free coffee, beautiful poetry and great conversations for all!
This event includes a panel discussion from a diverse group of leaders, followed by breakout sessions where community members address how to bring racial healing to our community. The event is sponsored by the North Brevard Branch of the NAACP, the Harry T. & Harriette V. Moore Cultural Complex Board of Directors, and InterfaithUnited.
CRJE and Possible Futures are hosting a storytime event with snacks and community conversation at the Possible Futures bookstore in New Haven, Connecticut to mark the National Day of Racial Healing. Megan Madison, whose book will be featured, is a longtime CRJE facilitator. Students, families, teachers, you are all welcome to join!
The city of Fayetteville will host a National Day of Racial Healing event Wednesday January 17th 2024 at the Fayetteville City Hall Council chambers Room 219 113 West Mountain Street Fayetteville, Arkansas. The event will be hosted by council member D'Andre Jones. The event will include African American community leaders, Fayetteville Police Department and Mayor Lioneld Jordan will read a proclamation. The public is invited to attend.
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln University Libraries participate in the 2024 National Day of Racial Healing as part of our journey toward anti-racism, racial equity, understanding, and justice. We seek to reflect and engage with each other to seek deeper understanding, connection, and healing with our colleagues and community. We invite our faculty and staff to bring their lunch and the Diversity and Inclusion Committee will bring delicious cookies and thoughtful conversation prompts to jump-start our DEI efforts for the year.
JOIN US FOR OUR ANNUAL DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY CHILDREN’S CELEBRATION!
We’ll be honoring the legacy of one of our nation’s most influential figures for justice and equity with readings, interactive activities, dancing, snacks, and more!
2024 MLK Day Children’s Celebration
Monday, January 15, 10am – 1pm
Book Readings:
10am – This Little Voter by Ann Bonnie
Read by Stephanie Thomas, 2023 Women of Achievement Honoree.
11am – Who Are Your People by Bakari Sellers
Read by Ismail Smith-Wade-El, Pennsylvania State Representative.
YWCA Lancaster
110 N Lime St. Lancaster PA 17602
Join Dallas Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation for the 2024 National Day of Racial Healing celebration, featuring the literary legend Nikki Giovanni and acclaimed actor/writer Dallas Goldtooth of "Reservation Dogs." The event will take place on the evening of January 16th, 2024, and will be an invigorating exploration of intergenerational connections and racial healing.
As part of Dallas TRHT's ongoing mission to increase racial equity, racial healing and racial justice within the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex and beyond, this year's celebration brings together two influential figures who have dedicated their lives to activism and artistry. Other Special Guests will include Melania Luisa Marte, Jess Garland & Friends, and Ja’Tovia Gary.
This event will take place at The Black Academy of Arts and Letters located at 1309 Canton St. (Corner of Canton and Akard Streets) in Dallas, TX.
Collaborations between diverse communities can be incredibly beneficial, fostering unity, shared understanding, and mutual support. Through partnerships, different groups can pool resources, skills, and perspectives to address common challenges, promote inclusivity, and create stronger, more resilient communities. This can involve cultural exchanges, joint projects, advocacy efforts, or educational initiatives, all aimed at building bridges and enhancing the collective well-being of the entire community. We will discuss, plan, and most importantly schedule various events and programs that will bring our vision of a thriving collaborative community to fruition.