The Museum of Mississippi History and Mississippi Civil Rights Museum will mark the annual National Day of Racial Healing through a celebration of civil rights and spiritual leader Dr. John Perkins. The event is in partnership with the Perkins family and the Alluvial Collective. Panelists will be religious and community leaders influenced by Perkins. The event will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event, sponsored by FedEx, is free and open to the public.

The first panel, Faith + Action: The Legacy of Dr. John Perkins, will feature a conversation about Perkins's lived theology and his influence on Christian community development and racial reconciliation. The panel will be moderated by Von Gordon, executive director of the Alluvial Collective. The second panel: The Importance of Local Philanthropists and Change Agents, will feature philanthropic leaders and individuals striving to improve the Jackson metropolitan area and Mississippi.

Dr. John M. Perkins is a civil rights leader, theologian, and advocate for racial reconciliation and faith-based community development. Born in 1930 in Mississippi, Perkins experienced the harsh realities of poverty and racism in the state, including being brutally beaten while in a Rankin County jail for his civil rights activities. Shaped by his faith and these formative experiences, he committed his life to ministry and civil rights. Perkins founded various faith-based organizations—including Mendenhall Ministries, Voice of Calvary Ministries, and the John and Vera Mae Perkins Foundation—all with the goal of empowering under-resourced communities through education and economic development. Through this work, he has become pioneer among Christian Community Development practitioners.

Conference and retreat for companies and organizations to reflect on ways they support black financial empowerment, especially for womxn, mothers and caretakers.

Every January, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s vision and legacy inspire people across the U.S. to do something that lives up to his dream. The National Day of Racial Healing is observed each year on the Tuesday after Martin Luther King, Jr.

"Advocating for Indigenous Rights: Understanding Sovereignty & the Rights of Nature"

This workshop aims to empower community members with the knowledge, tools, and strategies to advocate for Indigenous sovereignty and the recognition of the Rights of Nature. Participants will learn how Indigenous rights are connected to the environment, how to engage with local and global advocacy platforms, and how to take concrete action to protect natural resources and sacred sites.

Event Title:
The Art of Mental Transformation: Racism & Right View
Overview:
On January 21, 2025, Sangha House NOLA will host The Art of Mental Transformation: Racism & Right View, a workshop honoring the National Day of Racial Healing. This transformative program addresses systemic racism and healing through liberatory teachings of Buddhist psychology, emphasizing mindfulness, identity view, and collective consciousness. Participants will explore personal and systemic suffering while developing tools for racial healing and community resilience.
The event bridges cultural, societal, and spiritual dynamics, offering practical methods for embodying equity and compassion in daily life. Through meditation, dialogue, and mindful practices, it equips participants to foster justice and healing in their communities.

Program Highlights:
Opening Meditation: Grounding participants in mindfulness to create a safe and connected space.
Keynote Exploration: A lecture on liberatory Buddhist psychology, delving into Theravāda, Mahāyāna, and Mind-Only teachings to explore systemic racism, identity view, and the path to liberation through awareness.
Interactive Practices:
Sharing Circles: Facilitating dialogue to build empathy and understanding.
Mindful Movement & Meditation: Engaging in sitting and walking meditations to deepen self-awareness.
Creative Gatha Writing: Reflecting on transformation through mindful poetry.
Drumming Circle: Concluding with rhythmic unity, honoring ancestral teachings and fostering resilience.
Key Text: Thich Nhat Hanh’s “Please Call Me By My True Names” will guide participants to understand interbeing and transcend identity-based suffering.

Alignment with Focus Priorities:
Focus on Racial Healing: Addresses systemic racism and fosters healing through mindfulness-based methods, aligning with racial equity-focused initiatives.
Intersectional Liberation: Integrates spiritual and societal liberation to support transformative healing.
Community Empowerment: Offers participants actionable tools to catalyze healing within their communities.
Accessibility: A hybrid format ensures broad participation, meeting funder priorities for inclusion.
Cultural Restoration: Embeds ancestral wisdom and gratitude into practices, supporting intergenerational healing.

Unique Features:
Holistic Framework: Combines Buddhist teachings with contemporary racial equity efforts.
Practical Tools for Action: Equips attendees to apply teachings in daily life and community work.
Focus on Collective Awakening: Fosters connection and trust across divides, building a shared consciousness of equity and compassion.

This program offers a bold, replicable model for healing the wounds of racism by integrating spiritual wisdom and community empowerment. Supporting The Art of Mental Transformation is a impactful initiative that inspires racial equity and systemic change within ourselves and within the world.

UNM Men's Basketball will honor the National Day of Racial Healing during their Jan. 20, 2025 game versus Fresno State, live at The Pit and streaming on CBS.

UNM Women's Basketball will honor the National Day of Racial Healing during their Jan. 8, 2025 game versus Wyoming. Streaming on the Mountain West Network.

Join the Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation™ (TRHT) Initiative at Emory University for the 9th Annual National Day of Racial Healing, January 21–23, 2025. This three-day event fosters healing, unity, and community building through insightful discussions and transformative experiences. Highlights include welcome remarks from Dr. Gail Christopher, architect of the TRHT framework, a Lunch & Learn panel discussion of TRHT community partners, a racial healing circle hosted by the Emory Black Employee Network, and the Thriving Together Atlanta Equitable Dinner at Oxford College.
Rooted in Emory’s mission “in service to humanity,” the events explore healing-centered approaches to bridging divides and creating inclusive spaces for all. 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.

Join us on Monday, January 20th, 2025, as we gather at DeVos Place, Downtown Grand Rapids, for a morning filled with purpose, unity, and the indomitable spirit of progress. We come together to celebrate the enduring legacy of a visionary leader who dedicated his life to advancing civil rights, equality, and justice for all. This breakfast is more than a commemoration; it's a call to action.

The Diversity Lecture Series provides GRCC stakeholders and members of the Grand Rapids community with tangible access to society’s most prolific scholars, thought-leaders, activists and innovative artists. The lecture series aims to connect members of the community with people that hold a compelling interest in shaping a culture of inclusion and social justice.

GRCC welcomes Latosha Brown, Co-Founder of Black Voters Matter, Award-Winning Visionary Thought Leader, Institution Builder, Cultural Activist & Artist as the 2025 MLK Keynote Speaker.

Tribute to Dr. Mr. Luther King Jr. and Legacy of Social Justice

Dedication To Irwin “Dudie” Dillon II

Event dates and locations:

Why This Event Matters to the Community

The celebration is a platform where youth from marginalized communities can rise to leadership, using their voices and talents to address the issues that directly affect them. It provides them the opportunity to express their experiences and aspirations for a future where racial justice, equity, and peace are the norm. By engaging in cultural performances, stepping, film production, and more, these youth are not only honoring Dr. King’s legacy but actively building a more inclusive, safe, and empowered community.

Purpose of the Event

The 25th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Stop The Violence Celebration aims to honor Dr. King’s legacy by fostering unity, racial equity, and youth empowerment through artistic and cultural expression. The event, led by students, is designed to create a platform for diverse youth to showcase their talents, voice their concerns, and advocate for social justice, safety, and wellness.

Why This Event is Important in 2025

As we inaugurate a new President of the United States, this event becomes more relevant than ever. It not only honors the vision of Dr. King but also serves as a reminder of the work that remains to be done in building a fair and equitable society. In a time of change and reflection, the celebration symbolizes hope, progress, and the ongoing struggle for justice. By engaging youth, particularly those from marginalized communities, in leadership roles, this celebration empowers the next generation to carry forward Dr. King’s vision of racial equity, safety, and gender equality.

About PARTI: PARTI was founded in San Jose, Ca. when 3 African American High School 9th grade students asked support from Winston Ashby to create a presentation that they could do during a school assembly so that African Americans could have a equity on campus.

Our Why:

PARTI was created in 2000 to provide activities for youth that build racial equity, safety, culture, wellness and gender equality. Every day, we work to transform the lives of youth who suffer from bullying, depression, violent lifestyles, unhealthy relationships and unstable families.

Vision Statement:

We empower the next generation of leaders.