The 420 Black Universe Women, Men, Children, Seniors and Families of Montgomery County, Maryland.
Wellness Check-in
3:30pm January 13th
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Why are we concerned?
Displacement conditions for Black Women
Black women in the United States, Maryland
Disproportionate Unprecedented: Black women are significantly overrepresented
Causes and symptoms:
Eviction: with many paying more than half of their income on rent.
Systemic Racism and Discrimination: Historical
Post-Incarceration people, including Black women, with higher homelessness rates.
Poverty and Economic Instability: Black women experience poverty, strong displacement. Transitional housing Black Women face systemic Racist influenced outcomes and fear of retaliation, Racial impact on wealth gap and the risk.
Safety Concerns:
Mental Health and Physical Health: DISPLACEMENT Black women
Victimization: harassment, or physical threats.
Black Women and Barriers:
Inabilities: within homeless management and the broader society.
Support Systems: Quality reinforces recovery, access of resources is required.
Prevention is the only Interventions:
Community-Based Programs: Representation non existing esthetic approaches are done.
The scale and funding of repeated funded programs often do not match the need.
Advocacy and Policy: Support is a growing recognition no choice, will simplify how funding is distributed and who understands how to monitor outcomes based on stability.
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.