The City of Carbondale hosts their second annual National Day of Racial Healing – Carbondale “At the Table” Dinner & Dialogue event on Tuesday, January 21st at the Carbondale Civic Center.
The National Day of Racial Healing is an initiative by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation that embraces Truth, Racial Healing, & Transformation (TRHT). The day is observed every year on the Tuesday following Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. The Carbondale “At the Table” Dinner & Dialogue Series will bring difficult topics surrounding racial healing to the table through facilitated conversations and provide the opportunity for community members to engage in dialogue while enjoying a community meal.
This event is free and open to the public. Doors will open at 5pm and the Dinner & Dialogue will begin at 5:30pm. Seating is limited, and registration is encouraged. For more information, please contact Dianah McGreehan at dmcgreehan@carbondaleil.gov or call 618-457-3282.
The “At the Table” Dinner & Dialogue Series is supported by Healing Illinois. Healing Illinois is a racial healing initiative of the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) in partnership with The Field Foundation of Illinois and the Southern Illinois Community Foundation.
“This year’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Civil Rights Lecture at Hope College will feature a speaker best described as a servant leader who uses education and advocacy to ameliorate social inequity. John M. Williams, who is president and CEO of Akron Urban League, will feature the theme “A Woke Messiah: Jesus Died to Defend Democracy, Demand Diversity and Defeat Poverty” on Wednesday, Jan 15, at 6 p.m. in Dimnent Memorial Chapel.
The public is invited. Admission is free.
The lecture presentation will reflect Jesus as a civil rights icon by exploring the theological and social dimensions of Jesus’ mission through the lens of Tzedek — a Hebrew term that appears more than 150 times in ancient Hebraic texts, translated into English as “righteousness” or “justice.” By focusing on Jesus’ defense of the marginalized; his call for societal inclusion; his challenge for system change, such as poverty and oppression; and the whitewash of Christianity, the presentation draws parallels between his teachings and modern civil rights movements. It highlights how Jesus’ pursuit of Tzedek aligns with the ongoing fight for democracy, diversity, and economic justice and the struggle for civil rights…
The 2025 Civil Rights Lecture is sponsored by the college’s Center for Diversity and Inclusion, the Cultural Affairs Committee, Culture and Inclusive Excellence, multicultural student organizations and GROW Collaboration, and will be taking place as part of the college’s annual Civil Rights Celebration week. The week honors all persons and groups who have worked toward the advancement of civil rights and social justice, and is organized in conjunction with the national commemoration of the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Dimnent Memorial Chapel is located at 277 College Ave., at the corner of College Avenue and 12th Street.”
We will be displaying Antique Artifacts from the Jim Crow era and telling our stories and experiences and how it affected us.
Event location: 747 Redgate Avenue, Rocky Mount Nc 27801
In partnership with Unity in Community North Meck and open to the public, this course goes beyond providing information—it builds the capacity to critically examine how race/ism functions in our lives, equipping you to foster understanding, invite growth, spark creativity and co-create a more just and equitable world. The book and all course materials are included with enrollment. Class meets Sundays, 3pm-4:30, January 12, 19, 26, February 2, 16 in the Alexander Building of Davidson United Methodist Church (233 S Main St, Davidson, NC), rooms 212/214.
As you engage with the material and grow in racial literacy, you’ll find yourself stepping more confidently into the role of an advocate, contributing to a more connected, just, and welcoming society.
Annual Breakfast sponsored by IUL Chapter, A Phi A at Marriott North Bethesda, Hotel and Conference Center, Rockville, MD. Proceeds benefit our scholarship program. Cong. Jamie Raskin is guest speaker.
This event is a direct connect with the NDORH efforts of WKKF. The National Day of Racial Healing is a time to contemplate shared values and create the blueprint together for #HowWeHeal from the effects of racism.
Mississippi2's mission is to amplify the voices of marginalized communities through
visual storytelling which includes, print & digital magazine as well as community
engagement & outreach. We are the voice of the New South. The Bootjack & Red event is a combination of oral history and documented facts. It also features current award-winning Mississippi storytellers, Wright Thompson, Kiese Laymon, Talamieka Brice and Al White. White is the current mayor of Duck Hill Mississippi where the infamous lynching occurred. He’s also a historian and has been instrumental in bringing this story to light.
The panel will discuss the historic significance of the tragedy as well as it’s impact on modern day history and through examination and discussion plot a path forward for healing and acknowledgement, through the learnings of Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation (TRHT)
This event aims to seek racial healing by speaking the truth about the tragic deaths of Robert ‘Bootjack’ McDaniel’s and Roosevelt ‘Red’ Townes. Through acknowledgement we aim to build trust through community so that we can work together for a more equitable union and affirm the inherit value of everyone.
The Center on Race and Social Problems (CRSP) at the University of Pittsburgh for a special program in honor of the National Day of Racial Healing. This year’s theme, "Understanding and Navigating Racial Anxiety: Cultivating Transformative Racial Healing," invites participants to engage in meaningful dialogue and reflection on the personal and collective steps needed to foster racial healing in our communities.
About the Event
The National Day of Racial Healing serves as a moment for individuals, organizations, and communities to come together to recognize our shared humanity, address the wounds caused by racism, and work toward building a more equitable and inclusive society. The program will include:
Insights on the importance of racial healing and its role in fostering societal transformation.
Exploration of the dynamics of racial anxiety, its impact on interpersonal and institutional interactions, and pathways to healing.
Guided reflection opportunities for attendees to reflect on their own experiences and envision actionable steps toward racial healing.
An open space for participants to share perspectives, ask questions, and connect with others committed to racial equity.
The Community Remembrance Project of Greenville, SC, (CRP) will host a National Day of Racial Healing event on January 21, 2025, at 6:30 PM. This free event at First Baptist Greenville will feature keynote speaker Dr. Aparna Polavarapu, Executive Director and Founder of the South Carolina Restorative Justice Initiative. This event will feature a group discussion on restorative justice and a Q&A session. Since 2019, The CRP has honored local victims of racial terror lynchings to acknowledge historical injustices. Recognizing these traumas is essential for healing and building a more equitable society.
The importance of the NDORH and the commitment of the members of Western Illinois University, the city of Macomb, and the citizens of the state of Illinois to the work being done is reinforced by proclamations. All campus and community members are invited to join us as we read proclamations from the Illinois Governor , Macomb Mayor, WIU President, and the Board of Trustees Chair recognizing Jan. 21, 2025 as a National Day of Racial Healing at WIU and in the city of Macomb.
Illinois Humanities Road Scholar Ted Williams III, an experienced actor, speaker, facilitator, host, and former candidate for public office will change the way we discuss sensitive subjects and create a better way to show respect and encourage honest dialogue whether discussing politics, religion, race, etc. We can do better and Mr. Williams though a live on-stage performance will show us how.