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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.

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.

January 11th we will have our MLK Jr. Summit which is an opportunity to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy through the work of our youth leaders. Our youth leaders will share out about their youth participatory action research engagements and findings. We will provide lunch from a local Black caterer and activities as well.

The University of Michigan School of Social Work Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is hosting The National Day of Racial Healing. Join us as we observe The National Day of Racial Healing (NDORH), a day dedicated to fostering understanding, truth-telling and collective action for racial healing and justice. Held annually on the Tuesday following Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, this event provides an opportunity for individuals, organizations and communities to come together in pursuit of a more just and equitable world.

This year, we will explore the historical context of NDORH and engage in a powerful interactive experience: The 1,000 Cut Journey, developed by the Cogburn Research Group. Achieving racial justice requires a deeper understanding of racism and this immersive virtual reality (IVR) project allows participants to step into the “virtual shoes” of an avatar who encounters various forms of racism. By viscerally experiencing these moments, participants gain insights into the lived realities of racism and the urgent need for systemic change.

We invite community members to join us in this transformative experience as we continue our commitment to racial healing and equity.

This January 18th, 2025, 1pm – 6pm, the YWCA of Southern Arizona and the League of Women Voters will host our Annual National Day of Racial Healing (NDRH) program at the Main (525 N. Bonita, Tucson 85745) Campus. This year’s theme is How We Heal from The Effects of Racism. The day’s events will be moderated by Dr. Cheree Meeks (President of the NAACP, Tucson) and will include speakers, a youth panel, cultural performers, and food.

Join us at the Two Mississippi Museums Saturday, January 18, through Tuesday, January 21, to celebrate the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. Having sponsored free admission on MLK Weekend for six consecutive years, FedEx generously extended the 2025 celebration to include Tuesday, January 21, a day designated as National Day of Racial Healing.

This free weekend will include themed crafts and activities for students and parents, performances by local talent, museum tours on voting rights, gallery talks by Freedom Rider Hezekiah Watkins and on-campus voter registration by the Mississippi Secretary of State’s Elections Division. MLK Night of Culture, inspired by the 60th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, will take place at 6 p.m. Monday, January 20. On the National Day of Racial Healing on Tuesday, January 21, the museums will host two panel discussions—one celebrating Dr. John Perkins’ contribution to the Civil Rights Movement and the other exploring the role of philanthropy in community transformation. For more information, contact 601-576-6850 or email info@mdah.ms.gov.

Join for the National Day of Healing Unity Walk and a special chapel service to connect, build relationships and bridge divides. The event will feature guest speakers and student involvement.

Delivering the message for the chapel service will be Carmella Hill, director of counseling services at the University of Mount Union.

Hill, M.Ed., L.P.C.C.-S, is a licensed professional clinical counselor with supervising credentials in Ohio. She has worked within the mental health profession for over 20 years, serving the entire lifespan in various settings (e.g., community mental health agencies, nursing homes and private practice). She enjoys clinical work, professional development and supervising persons for licensure. She is a sought-after speaker for cultural diversity issues. She is often invited to conduct workshops and seminars on the topic for agencies, groups/teams and organizations. She is passionate about helping professionals develop an awareness and sensitivity to multicultural issues.

Hill teaches, conducts workshops and speaks at various conferences on other topics related to mental health, treatment, documentation and leadership, to name a few. She has taught in higher education at the undergraduate and graduate levels since 2005. In addition to her role at Mount Union, she is an adjunct faculty member at Cleveland State University and Youngstown State University within the counseling programs.

In coordination with All-In Cincinnati, the UC Center for Truth, Racial Healing and Transformation™ invites you to celebrate the National Day of Racial Healing on January 21, 2025, at the Urban League’s Holloman Center for Social Justice. Join us for an evening of impactful discussion that reinforces our common humanity and points towards transformative next steps, particularly in our policy focus areas of equity in housing and economic opportunity across the Cincinnati Area

NOVA's TRHT Center will partner with the Board of Supervisors from Fairfax County for a formal proclamation acknowledging the importance of the National Day of Racial Healing. The acknowledgment will include remarks from Fairfax Country's Board of Supervisors, including representatives from the Department of Neighborhood and Community Services and representatives from NOVA's TRHT Center. The event is open to the public and will serve as a way for us to continue our partnership. Please note that no external links are available for this event.