SUNY Plattsburgh is supporting the 2025 National Day of Racial Healing by hosting a variety of programs and conference-style events. Join us for a day of workshops, in-person and virtual healing circles, and roundtable discussions as we become more educated about recognizing, acknowledging, navigating, and shedding trauma and its lingering impact. Join our campus community and collaborative partners as we join together to discuss #HowWeHeal. For additional information or to collaborate on future events, please email diversity@plattsburgh.edu.
Join community members from around Chicago to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and celebrate his impact. As we carry on his legacy to uplift our shared commitment to justice and racial equity, we will be reflecting on what’s ahead of us and how we can build toward his vision for a Beloved Community.
Join us LIVE online as partners from across Selma come together to pledge our commitment to healing in our community. Let's take our community from dreams to ACTION!
The National Day of Racial Healing is an opportunity for our university community to reflect on racism, foster understanding and promote healing. This day acknowledges our shared humanity and aims to create a more inclusive and equitable campus that values and celebrates diverse perspectives.
PennWest is proud to host Leon Ford, author and activist, who will share his story of forgiveness and hope.
Leon Ford is a speaker, social entrepreneur, and advocate for social justice and mental health. A Pittsburgh native, he turned personal tragedy into purpose after surviving a 2012 police shooting that left him paralyzed. He collaborates with law enforcement, legislators, and community leaders to promote equity and healing, including co- founding The Hear Foundation to foster safer, stronger communities in Pittsburgh.
An award-winning author and changemaker, Leon’s memoir “An Unspeakable Hope” reflects his commitment to turning pain into purpose. Honored with accolades like the Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Award and Forbes 30 Under 30, he continues to lead efforts in resilience, social reform, and community transformation.
For more information, contact the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at dei@pennwest.edu.
The tri-state region will celebrate Cincinnati's 5th Annual National Day of Racial Healing with changemakers, advocates, and community leaders. Hosted by All-In Cincinnati and the Center for Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation at the University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati's National Day of Racial Healing will be held on January 21 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Greater Cincinnati Foundation (720 E Pete Rose Way #120, Cincinnati, OH 45202). This free and public session allows everyone to delve into their healing and learn about building a more just region through collaboration, advocacy, and policy change.
This year's theme is inspired by the powerful vision of the All Means All Framework from PolicyLink – Moving from Education to Policy Change and Impact. Two esteemed leaders, PolicyLink President Ashleigh Gardere, and Lenace Edwards, community engagement and field director, will share how driving equity through innovation, collaboration, and institution-building will lead to a bold vision for a thriving multiracial democracy.
WSTR Star 64 will also air a 30-minute television program at 6 p.m. highlighting the racial healing journey throughout Greater Cincinnati's history and what our region is doing to address the needs of all residents.
Yalie Saweda Kamara, Cincinnati and Mercantile Library Poet Laureate, Revolution Dance, Black Art Speaks creative designers, and Taylor Curtis, YWCA Greater Cincinnati Director of Racial Justice and Equity, will offer artistic expressions of their experiences with race, racial healing and advocating for equity in marginalized communities. Attendees will also experience mindfulness sessions, lite fare, and a swag shop.
The celebration will also conclude a panel discussion moderated by WKRC News Anchor Kyle Inskeep to understand how the All Means All Framework can be successfully implemented in Greater Cincinnati.
The panelists are as follows:
• Teresa Gonzalez, Executive Director of Design Impact
• Shakila Ahmad, CEO | Co-Founder of Empowering Spaces
• Christie Kuhns, CEO of the Urban League of Greater Southwestern Ohio
• Shawn Jeffers, CEO of Youth at the Center
Cincinnati’s National Day of Racial Healing sponsors include All-In Cincinnati, University of Cincinnati Taft Center, Greater Cincinnati Foundation, Interact for Health, bi3, and Greater Cincinnati & Northern Kentucky African American Chamber of Commerce.
For more information, to register, or to donate, visit www.racialhealingcincinnati.com. All are welcome to attend.
About Cincinnati’s National Day of Racial Healing Hosts:
All-In Cincinnati is a racial equity coalition working to dismantle racial inequities in health, housing, education, economic mobility, and justice. The Center for Truth, Racial Healing, & Transformation at the University of Cincinnati uses research, learning, and action to provide space for healing the harm caused by the matrices of oppression, including racial injustice.
Stories of race and racial healing from eight elders who have been in the fight for justice a long time. RSVP at bit.ly/MG-NDRH to receive link to Youtube. Stories will be re-streamed at 2p CST.
A virtual conversation around who we are, our stories, our ethnic and racial identities.
“Cure yourself with the light of the sun and the rays of the moon.
…Jump, dance, sing, so that you live happier.
Heal yourself, with beautiful love, and always remember: you are the medicine.”
– Maria Sabina, Indigenous Mexican healer and poet
On Tuesday, January 21, 2025, join us to celebrate our national Day of Racial Healing. Become inspired by the powerful art being created and equity work being done to heal. Participate in virtual events to learn from and to build community with folks like you that are committed to racial equity.
To learn more, visit https://bit.ly/heal2025
“When we heal, our ancestors heal, and so do all the generations to come.”
– Dr. Joseph McCowan, Psychologist
Dr. Howard Thurman is arguably the man who was most influencial on Dr. Martin Luther Kings' development of his non-violent stance on racial segregation and civil rights. Since the topic is racial healing, and this is the weekend that the country celebrates MLK's work and accomplishments, it is fitting to learn about someone who had such a profound impact on the life of Dr. King. We will view the documentary, "Backs Against the Wall: The Howard Thurman Story," about the formation of the Civil Rights Movement and Dr. Thurman's role in it. Refreshments will be provided by The Coffee Roastery. a casual, non-profit coffee shop providing employment opportunities for adults with special needs. Venue: The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd.
Listen, share, take action! Join members of the Human and Civil Rights Commission and the Division of Human and Civil Rights at Fears Boxing & Fitness Club at 32 W. Loockerman Street, Dover, DE at 6:00 p.m. for honest and dynamic dialogue. On Monday, January 20, 2025 we will gather in small groups at small, black-owned businesses statewide to remember and honor the work, sacrifice and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and others who fought and died demanding human and civil rights, racial justice and equality. Read the Human and Civil Rights Awareness Month Proclamation, reflect on the enduring words of Dr. King, view compelling images of the movement, listen as youth speaks and share your thoughts on how we move the dream forward.