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.
Join Yena in continued partnership with Dallas Truth Racial Healing and Transformation for an Rx Racial Healing Circle. Rx Racial Healing circles invites participants to engage in heartfelt conversations that inspire unity and transformation. Together, we will celebrate the values of justice, equity, and love to continue the hope of National Day of Racial Healing.
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Join Stefanie Tovar and Caazena Hunter for a Rx Racial Healing Circle to Honor MLK provided by Yena—a powerful gathering dedicated to fostering interconnection, reflection, deep listening, and collective healing. Held at the Bishop Arts Theatre on January 20th, this event will honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through meaningful dialogue and shared experiences.
Pathways to Equity: Racial Healing and Social Determinants of Health will take place on January 24, 2025, at the Riverfront Conference Center from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., with optional Racial Healing Circles running until 4:00 p.m. This event is co-hosted by the Community Foundation of Greater Flint, the Greater Flint Task Force on Racial and Social Equity, Truth, Racial Healing and Transformation, and the Social Determinants of Health Solutions Lab.
This event brings together diverse members of collaborative groups committed to advancing racial and social equity, addressing social determinants of health, and fostering racial healing. The agenda provides space for open dialogue and meaningful exchange around shared goals and the power of collective action. Participants will engage in learning and conversations about impactful collaborations, and the vital role of all sectors in identifying solutions to create a healthier, more equitable Flint and Genesee County.
Email Lydia Starrs at lstarrs@cfgf.org for more information on attending.
In Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the Ninth Annual National Day of Racial Healing, Harlem Wellness Center's Racial Healing Hub Presents:
MY GRANDPARENT'S TABLE
Date: Sunday January 19, 2025
Location: JCC Harlem 218 W. 118th Street.
Time: 3-5:30pm
Free Event: RSVP
Guest presenters will share stories that inspire us to reflect on our own origin stories around culture, family, history, tradition, ancestry, roots, heritage, legacy, resilience, hope, strength, empowerment. Presentations will be followed by a family style meal, special activities and conversation.