Co-hosted by the Michigan Transformation Collective and YWCA Kalamazoo, this Solidarity Session will feature brief community updates, racial healing circles, and dinner together.

The event is free and childcare is available. We hope to see you there!

The University of Olivet's Hiram Archer Student Success Academy (HASSA) and the Comets Activity Board (CAB) are pleased to announce the inaugural Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Luncheon. We are privileged to have Supreme Court Justice Kyra Bolden as our keynote speaker, who will deliver inspiring remarks. The event will feature performances by the University of Olivet Choir, recording artist Robert Kyle III, and musical accompaniment by MJ and the Band.

This event is open to all students, staff, and faculty and includes a buffet-style lunch. Please note that seating is limited to 100 individuals. For additional information, please contact our Dean of Student Life, Joshua Gillespie, at JGillespie@uolivet.edu.

Healing of the Soul Ministry’s tool, HOSM4AA to help African Americans pursue healing from the effects and impact of generations of racism in America will be presented along with opportunities for questions and comments from those in attendance.

I learned listening skills through SeekHealing, and will introduce and apply those. They include reflection, asking curious questions, and silent mindful breathing.

This is a moment to nurture hope, honor the resilience passed down by those who came before us, whether they are still with us or not, and celebrate the enduring legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Join us for a Roundtable of Reflections with RTB staff and board members as they reflect on the leaders and change makers who inspire strength and perseverance, even in the most challenging times. Together, we will share stories and reflections, with opportunities to contribute your voice live or through our Hate and Hope Tracker, building a collective vision of hope and a brighter future.

Bahamas Junkanoo ART for Children…
“Difference is Normal”
A celebration of our differences through artwork, song, dance, and storytelling. Participants hear a short history of how Junkanoo empowers children in The Bahamas with self-worth by appreciating their differences. #JLYJUSTLIKEYOU

Join us for an evening of reflection, connection, and conversation at The Guild Cinema on Tuesday, January 21, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. We’ll watch Trails, a documentary by filmmaker Iman Shervington, and a Telemundo special broadcast on racial healing, followed by meaningful dialogue on the themes of the show, the film, and racial healing.

After the event, we’ll continue the conversation over small bites at M'tucci’s.

This event is free and open to all, with live Spanish translation available. Registration is required to attend.

Hosted by Explora Science Center and Children's Museum and X Studio, this event is made possible through the generous support of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation.

If you have any questions about the event, please contact jmonge@explora.us.

We look forward to seeing you there!

The College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences in collaboration with University Libraries will be hosting an Introduction to Racial Healing featuring speaker, consultant, and workshop facilitator, Lakweshia Ewing.

This 45-minute interactive session will address the following questions:

What is racial healing?
Why is racial healing necessary and who needs it?
How do we go about acheiving racial healing?
How can Dr. Singh's racial healing process, as outlined in her book The Racial Healing Handbook, facilitate racial healing?

A safe space where everyone can join and share stories of hope and strategies for racial healing and harmony for their local neighborhoods and communities.

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