Listen, share, take action! Join members of the Human and Civil Rights Commission and the Division of Human and Civil Rights at BASE at 920 North Church Street, Wilmington, DE at 4:00 p.m. for honest and dynamic dialogue. On Monday, January 20, 2025 we will gather in small groups at small, black-owned businesses statewide to remember and honor the work, sacrifice and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and others who fought and died demanding human and civil rights, racial justice and equality. Read the Human and Civil Rights Awareness Month Proclamation, reflect on the enduring words of Dr. King, view compelling images of the movement, listen as youth speaks and share your thoughts on how we move the dream forward today.
Join us as we explore The Healing Power of Art, a transformative event designed to confront the personal hurt and pain caused by racism while fostering education, reflection, and community healing. Through the power of creativity and shared experiences, we aim to bring light to difficult topics and create a space for connection and comfort.
LOCATION: F&M Steinman College Center, Booth-Ferris Multi-Purpose Room, 628 College Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17603
Event Highlights:
Eat & Greet: Build connections with fellow participants over light refreshments.
Racial Healing Circles: Engage in a calming and reflective experience for the mind and body.
Community Mural: Express yourself and contribute to our “The Power of Expression” mural, a collective testament to resilience and hope.
Additional Parking:
415 Harrisburg Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17603
This event is co-sponsored by Franklin & Marshall College’s Office of Community & Belonging.
Let’s come together to heal, reflect, and create meaningful change. We can’t wait to see you there!
Listen, share, take action! Join members of the Delaware Human and Civil Rights Commission and the Division of Human and Civil Rights at the Everlasting Hope Ministries Dream Center, 502 W. Market St., Georgetown, DE as we remember and honor the work, sacrifice and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and others who fought and died demanding human and civil rights. On Monday, January 20, 2025 we will gather in small groups in small, black-owned businesses throughout the state to thoughtfully reflect on the enduring words of Dr. King, view compelling images of the movement, listen as youth speaks and engage in honest and dynamic dialogue to advance the dream forward.
With every step we take, we carry the strength of our ancestors. In every glance, we hold a fire that never dims. We are the heirs of a vibrant, diverse, and powerful legacy. Afro Legacy Fest is more than an event: it is a call to unity, a tribute to resilience, and a space to honor our roots while building a brighter future together.
On February 7th and 8th, 2025, at La Casa de la Cultura, we will raise our voices in celebration and defiance—defiance against fragmentation, against forgetting, against untold stories. United, as a community, we find the strength to heal, to create, and to move forward.
With every step we take, we carry the strength of our ancestors. In every glance, we hold a fire that never dims. We are the heirs of a vibrant, diverse, and powerful legacy. Afro Legacy Fest is more than an event: it is a call to unity, a tribute to resilience, and a space to honor our roots while building a brighter future together.
On February 7th and 8th, 2025, at La Casa de la Cultura, we will raise our voices in celebration and defiance—defiance against fragmentation, against forgetting, against untold stories. United, as a community, we find the strength to heal, to create, and to move forward.
Gods Trombones – 7 Negro Sermons in Verses was written by James Weldon Johnson in1927. This presentation utilizes 7 orators who express the human experience via the Bible ( From Creation to Revelation)
We select orators from diverse backgrounds to present each sermon. The program is during Black History Month
Join us as the participants of the IMAgined Possibilities “Beloved Community Academy” display their mixed media creations and recipes for a Beloved Community at our art installation. Community members will be able to view original artwork, recipes for Beloved Community while participating in DEI conversations over dessert. Attendees will also be able to create their own recipes for a Beloved Community and add their Beloved Community Pledge to our Beloved Community Quilt to show how the process of healing can spread and become intertwined to cover others.
Join us for a meaningful gathering at the National Day of Racial Healing Luncheon, presented by UVA Health Office of Diversity & Community Engagement.
The National Day of Racial Healing is a time to contemplate our shared values and create the blueprint together for #HowWeHeal from the effects of racism. Launched in 2017, it is an opportunity to bring ALL people together and inspire collective action to build common ground for a more just and equitable world.
This year's theme is "Racial Healing: The Heart of Racial Equity." This powerful event will take place on January 21st, as we come together to engage in thoughtful dialogue, share personal stories, and reflect on the importance of healing within our communities. We are honored to welcome our guest speaker, Rev. Dr. Michah McCreary, a renowned advocate for racial equity and social justice.
Rev. Dr. McCreary’s passion for fostering understanding and promoting healing has made a significant impact across the nation. His keynote address will inspire us to deepen our commitment to racial healing and explore actionable steps we can take to create a more equitable society.
The luncheon will feature opportunities for networking, interactive discussions, and a chance to connect with local organizations dedicated to promoting racial equity. Attendees will leave with insights and tools to continue the conversation and contribute to meaningful change in their own communities.
Price: FREE (Includes lunch)
Pre-registration is required.
La June Montgomery Tabron and Trymaine Lee in Conversation: How We Heal A Journey Toward Truth, Racial Healing, and Community Transformation from the Inside Out
On Jan. 14, 2025, W.K. Kellogg Foundation’s President and CEO La June Montgomery Tabron published her first memoir, How We Heal, and an accompanying children’s book, Our Differences Make Us Stronger. The book tells her coming-of-age story alongside the journey of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation to bring the transformative practice of racial healing to individuals and communities around the world.
To celebrate the launch of her books, Tabron will join in a one-on-one conversation with Pulitzer Prize and Emmy-award winning journalist and host of Into America podcast Trymaine Lee. The conversation at The 92nd Street Y, a world-class cultural and community center, will take place on Wednesday, Feb. 12 at 7 p.m. ET and will explore how the W.K. Kellogg Foundation has embraced healing conversations to help diverse and deeply divided communities find common ground. Tabron will also offer practical steps for each of us to begin our own healing journey – one conversation and connection at a time.
Reserve your free tickets at www.92ny.org/event/how-we-heal
Event Title: Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration
Date and Time: January 22, 2025, at 7:00 p.m.
Location: Malcolm Field Theater, Curtis Hall, Saginaw Valley State University
Event Description:
Join us for an inspiring evening as Saginaw Valley State University commemorates the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a special celebration. The event will feature a powerful keynote address by Rev. Nontombi Naomi Tutu, an advocate for truth and reconciliation. In addition, the program will include the presentation of the MLK Scholarship Awards and the Regional Drum Major Awards, recognizing outstanding contributions to justice and equality.
This event is free and open to the public, welcoming individuals from all walks of life to honor Dr. King’s vision of unity and racial healing.