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Louisiana Families for Vaccines is honored to host a screening and panelist discussion of the film The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks for National Day of Racial Healing, moderated by Pastor Linda Trimble, with generous support from the Foundation for Louisiana. This free event will include dinner and is open to the public. Register today!

Join us for a movie, lunch, and community conversation.

We will screen Ava Duvernay's critically acclaimed film, Origin. "The unspoken system that has shaped America and chronicles how lives today are defined by a heirarchy of human divisions."

Join us for a movie, lunch, and community conversation.

We will screen Ava Duvernay's critically acclaimed film, Origin. "The unspoken system that has shaped America and chronicles how lives today are defined by a heirarchy of human divisions."

Join us for an author talk, book signing, and reception with Aran Shetterly as he discusses his new book, "Morningside," about the 1979 Greensboro Massacre, which explores the history and characters of a painful chapter in the nation's journey toward racial healing. This is a true story about a community struggling to heal longstanding social, cultural, and racial divisions.

Join us in Austin Central Library's Special Event Center for a conversation with David Wright Faladé and Alejandro Puyana as part of the Library's National Day of Racial Healing events.

The event will celebrate the publication of Wright Faladé's latest novel, The New Internationals, a stunning historical novel set in a post-WWII Paris filled with possibility that interweaves a coming-of-age story, a cross-cultural romance, and a portrait of the international youth at a definitive moment in contemporary history.

He will be joined in conversation by Alejandro Puyana, discussing his debut, Freedom is a Feast, a multigenerational, Latin American saga of love and revolution in which a rebel who commits a youthful betrayal receives a late-life chance at redemption and a new life.

Both novels draw inspiration from the authors' family histories. Wright Faladé and Puyana will discuss how they transformed these stories into imaginative, ambitious works of fiction.

The Austin Public Library, African American Cultural & Heritage Facility, and Austin Community College will host our 4th Annual National Day of Racial Healing Celebration and Healing Circle.

Let's break down barriers and build community through fellowship!

Celebrate with the Library!

All ages welcome

You are invited to the 46th Annual Citywide Tribute Event in Honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.: "Equity, Justice & Voting Rights."

The dinner will be distinguished with a keynote address from Dr. Clarence Nixon, CEO & Founder of t.Lab, a high-performance learning laboratory for families and students from kindergarten through undergraduate. t.Lab was established to increase the competitiveness of US based students while leveraging a global leadership model. t.Lab has served more than 3,800 parents and students since its inception in 2007 and has students from the US, Kenya, Nigeria, Hungary, Lebanon and the Philippines. As of 2020, t.Lab's median composite ACT score among students was 30.7 and its students have received more than $17M in college scholarships. Dr. Nixon and t.Lab were recently honored by the Information Technology Senior Management Forum.

Presented by the Dr. Martin L. King Jr. Planning Committee, all proceeds from the event go to support the Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship for eligible students attending Kettering University, Mott Community College, and the University of Michigan-Flint.

Individual Admission $50
Table Sponsorship $500 (includes 8 VIP tickets)

Pre-registration is required, at www.mcceventsonline.com

Event Description

Join the MLK Student Planning Committee within the MLK Commemorative Celebration Committee for the inaugural MLK Student Symposium, featuring keynote speakers, presentations, entertainment and a soul food dinner as well as an informational and student organizational resource fair. A symposium packet including swag will be provided to all registered participants while supplies last.

Voices of the Dream: For Us, By Us is a powerful student-led event designed to empower students to raise their voices and advocate for themselves on critical issues faced while attending a PWI (Predominantly White Institution). Through the art of conversation and creative expression, this event offers space for authentic dialogue, allowing students to share their experiences, express their identities, discuss challenges faced within systemic barriers and promote inspiration for change. By fostering a sense of community and solidarity, For Us, By Us encourages students to take ownership of their narratives and push for a more inclusive campus environment.

This event is free to attend, but registration is required.

MLK Student Symposium Schedule

2:15 p.m. – Registration/Check-in
2:45-3:05 p.m. – Welcome, Introductions and Symposium Overview
3:05-4:05 p.m. – Group Session: “Building Community” (facilitated large group discussion)
4:10-4:15 p.m. – Transition to Breakout Session
4:15-5:15 p.m. – Breakout Sessions (select one; attendees will choose their session in advance)
Session 1: “Being the Only: Navigating the PWI Experience”
Session 2: “Checking on You: Mental Health & Wellbeing in Challenging Environments”
Session 3: “Navigating Life at a PWI: Understanding Institutional Racism and Advocating for Yourself”
5:15-5:20 p.m. – Short Break
5:20 p.m. – Soul Food Dinner (opportunity for networking and informal conversations)
5:35-6:40 p.m. – Showcase of Student Work/Performances (students present creative work that reflects the event theme)
6:40-6:45 p.m. – Closing Remarks and Thank You

We are honored to announce that in collaboration with the African-American Cultural Arts & History Center and the Alamance County Community Remembrance Coalition, we will be hosting an in-person gathering to observe the National Day of Racial Healing!

Tuesday, January 21st from 5-7pm
The African-American Cultural Arts & History Center
2381 Corporation Pkwy, Burlington, NC 27215

This is a FREE community offering and no registration is required. We will have a light agenda, but we are most looking forward to coming together to hold space for healing.

Tuesday, January 21st from 5-7pm
The African-American Cultural Arts & History Center
2381 Corporation Pkwy, Burlington, NC 27215

This is a FREE community offering and no registration is required. We will have a light agenda, but we are most looking forward to coming together to hold space for healing.