This session will allow your mind and body to become in balance with the external environment, in harmony with the flow of life and will awaken the spirit providing an abundance of calm energy. Afterwards, participants will enjoy coffee and communal conversations at a locally-owned coffee shop.
We are looking forward to TCU's Office of Diversity and Inclusion's Martin Luther King Jr. Luncheon next week! 🎉 This special event will take place on Tuesday, January 21st, from Noon to 1:30 p.m. in the BLUU Ballroom at TCU.
We are thrilled to welcome Jerry Hawkins as our guest speaker. Jerry is a nationally recognized leader, advocate, and visionary whose work inspires transformative conversations around equity, justice, and healing. His insights will guide us as we reflect on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy and the ongoing journey toward inclusion and progress.
Let’s come together to honor Dr. King’s vision and engage in powerful dialogue that inspires action and change. I hope to see you there!
Registration Link: https://lnkd.in/gV2uNwmi
Cost: Free with admission
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a designated National Day of Service, to encourage all Americans to volunteer within their communities and honor the life and legacy of the Civil Rights leader. Join the Discovery Museum as we engage in small acts of service to benefit our neighbors.
Make a Welcome Card for and help collect “Welcome Basket” supplies to support the Refugee and Immigrant Assistance Center, an organization dedicated to providing comprehensive services to refugees, asylees, and immigrants in Massachusetts. Welcome Baskets provide families and individuals with essential household goods necessary for day-to-day life. Most needed new and unopened items are:
Cleaning supplies such as dish soap, all-purpose cleaner, sponges, laundry detergent, paper towels, trash bags
Baby necessities such as diapers, diaper cream, wipes, baby soap, baby lotion
Winter coats, hats, gloves (can be gently used)
All supply donations will benefit The Refugee and Immigrant Assistance Center.
Unity Event
The MLK Jr. Celebration Week will close with the unity event at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 23 at the Frank Porter Graham Student Union.
Featuring performances from various student groups and organizations, the unity event is an opportunity to appreciate the variety of cultures and backgrounds that make up the Carolina community.
Food and beverages will be provided in the Great Hall lobby at 6 p.m.
Unity Event
The MLK Jr. Celebration Week will close with the unity event at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 23 at the Frank Porter Graham Student Union.
Featuring performances from various student groups and organizations, the unity event is an opportunity to appreciate the variety of cultures and backgrounds that make up the Carolina community.
Food and beverages will be provided in the Great Hall lobby at 6 p.m.
Community Forum
Youssef Carter, a distinguished facilitator and thought leader, will lead this year’s community forum, held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Jan. 21 in the Great Hall of the Frank Porter Graham Student Union.
At this free public event, students, faculty, staff and members of the public will explore meaningful dialogue about activism, identity and the ongoing journey toward justice. This is an opportunity to connect, reflect and grow in community with others committed to fostering a more equitable world. Attendees should bring questions, experiences and perspectives to this open and transformative space.
We are hosting an event for our students to learn more about racial healing
Join Save A Girl, Save A World and our Clark Atlanta University Chapter for a day of ONENESS on the campus of Clark Atlanta University.
Our students will share their thoughts on areas of inequality such as medical disparities, revocation of educational opportunities, career challenges related to breaking the glass ceiling, and political inequities. Creating interactive dialogue with students from Booker T. Washington High School and CAU scholars, facilitated by Michael Brent, with a focus on historical political perspectives.
Healing Prayer/Meditation session at noon (12pm), with the Office of Spiritual Engagement
Fireside Chat with Dr. Daniel Black, discussing racial tension and resilience.
Won’t you join us for the Center for Spiritual Awareness 3rd Annual National Day of Racial Healing? This year’s theme is Celebrating Our Oneness Through the Arts, and it will be an evening filled with creativity, connection, and community. The activities will include:
– a Song Circle : Sing together in harmony and celebrate our shared humanity.
– Dancing: Move and express yourself in a safe and welcoming space.
– Poetry**: Share and listen to powerful words that inspire reflection and dialogue.
– Acting**: Capture moments of connection and artistry that reflect our journey.
– Yoga**: Find peace and mindfulness as we journey towards healing together.
– Painting**: Create visual art that expresses our hopes for a more equitable world.
– Beading**: Engage in this traditional art form while connecting with others in meaningful conversation.
Whether you are an experienced artist, a seasoned dancer, or just curious to learn and share, we welcome all to be part of this healing journey. Let's come together to celebrate our diversity, acknowledge our shared experiences, and promote understanding and respect within our community.
Tuesday night, January 21st, from 6:30-8:30 pm, at CSA. For more information visit the website, csasacramento.org.
**Together, let’s embrace healing and foster a brighter, more inclusive future!**
Join our Founder and CEO, Stefanie Tovar, in honoring World Racial Justice Day through Movement, Art, and Community Time. Together we will spend quality time with art that champions visibility and let ourselves be moved, seen, and heard through a Healing Circle, Mindful Journaling, Breathing Practices, Somatic Experiencing, and Yoga. Bring your yoga mat, journal, and an open mind and heart to this community-building event.
This offering is powered by Yena in an exciting partnership with the Dallas Museum of Art.