For its observance of the National Day of Racial Healing, the City of Olympia’s Committee on Diversity & Equity is hosting a lunch and learn about NDRH on January 16th for our workforce and has created a community-art project in City Hall exploring the following question: What would racial healing look like to you?

Imagine a world where everyone feels safe, respected and included, no matter what they look like or where they come from. What would that world look like to you? How would people treat each other, and what could we do to make that happen in our schools, neighborhoods or families?

The invitation has gone out to our community and the Olympia School District and includes our workforce.

To Participate
Create a piece of artwork in any form that can fit on a small piece of paper. It can be an image like a drawing or painting or in written form like a poem on a 3.5” x 5” or 4”x6” card. Drop off your art at City Hall anytime before the end of the month (By January 17th to be included on the NDRH) or email to DEI@ci.olympia.wa.us to be considered for inclusion in the display.

There are other events happening throughout the community. If you are interested in learning more, please reach out to CDEadministration@ci.olympia.wa.us.

The National Day of Racial Healing is also a good opportunity to open up spaces for conversation, either one-on-one or with small groups in your neighborhoods, community spaces and organizations. A conversation guide and other resources can be found at www.DayofRacialHealing.org.