Join the Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation™ (TRHT) Initiative at Emory University for the 9th Annual National Day of Racial Healing, January 21–23, 2025. This three-day event fosters healing, unity, and community building through insightful discussions and transformative experiences. Highlights include welcome remarks from Dr. Gail Christopher, architect of the TRHT framework, a Lunch & Learn panel discussion of TRHT community partners, a racial healing circle hosted by the Emory Black Employee Network, and the Thriving Together Atlanta Equitable Dinner at Oxford College.
Rooted in Emory’s mission “in service to humanity,” the events explore healing-centered approaches to bridging divides and creating inclusive spaces for all. The National Day of Racial Healing, launched by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, promotes shared humanity and sustainable change to address the legacy of oppression in the U.S.

Join us on Monday, January 20th, 2025, as we gather at DeVos Place, Downtown Grand Rapids, for a morning filled with purpose, unity, and the indomitable spirit of progress. We come together to celebrate the enduring legacy of a visionary leader who dedicated his life to advancing civil rights, equality, and justice for all. This breakfast is more than a commemoration; it's a call to action.

The Diversity Lecture Series provides GRCC stakeholders and members of the Grand Rapids community with tangible access to society’s most prolific scholars, thought-leaders, activists and innovative artists. The lecture series aims to connect members of the community with people that hold a compelling interest in shaping a culture of inclusion and social justice.

GRCC welcomes Latosha Brown, Co-Founder of Black Voters Matter, Award-Winning Visionary Thought Leader, Institution Builder, Cultural Activist & Artist as the 2025 MLK Keynote Speaker.

Tribute to Dr. Mr. Luther King Jr. and Legacy of Social Justice

Dedication To Irwin “Dudie” Dillon II

Event dates and locations:

Why This Event Matters to the Community

The celebration is a platform where youth from marginalized communities can rise to leadership, using their voices and talents to address the issues that directly affect them. It provides them the opportunity to express their experiences and aspirations for a future where racial justice, equity, and peace are the norm. By engaging in cultural performances, stepping, film production, and more, these youth are not only honoring Dr. King’s legacy but actively building a more inclusive, safe, and empowered community.

Purpose of the Event

The 25th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Stop The Violence Celebration aims to honor Dr. King’s legacy by fostering unity, racial equity, and youth empowerment through artistic and cultural expression. The event, led by students, is designed to create a platform for diverse youth to showcase their talents, voice their concerns, and advocate for social justice, safety, and wellness.

Why This Event is Important in 2025

As we inaugurate a new President of the United States, this event becomes more relevant than ever. It not only honors the vision of Dr. King but also serves as a reminder of the work that remains to be done in building a fair and equitable society. In a time of change and reflection, the celebration symbolizes hope, progress, and the ongoing struggle for justice. By engaging youth, particularly those from marginalized communities, in leadership roles, this celebration empowers the next generation to carry forward Dr. King’s vision of racial equity, safety, and gender equality.

About PARTI: PARTI was founded in San Jose, Ca. when 3 African American High School 9th grade students asked support from Winston Ashby to create a presentation that they could do during a school assembly so that African Americans could have a equity on campus.

Our Why:

PARTI was created in 2000 to provide activities for youth that build racial equity, safety, culture, wellness and gender equality. Every day, we work to transform the lives of youth who suffer from bullying, depression, violent lifestyles, unhealthy relationships and unstable families.

Vision Statement:

We empower the next generation of leaders.

Jean Appolon Expressions (JAE) is a Haitian folkloric and contemporary-infused dance organization that cultivates hope and healing to foster more expressive and socially just communities through professional performances, education, cultural experiences and the celebration of the joy of movement for all.

On Saturday January 11th, 2025 from 1:30-3:00pm ET JAE’s weekly Haitian Folkloric dance and drum class will be dedicated to Haiti and our Haitian community members far and wide. January 12th will be the 15th anniversary of the devastating 2010 earthquake that struck Port Au Prince, Haiti, Appolon’s home city. We will come together in dance, music and community to celebrate this beautiful nation.

For over 20 years, Jean has taught this weekly class in Cambridge, MA with 30-100 people of all ages and abilities in attendance, attracted by the extraordinary healing and liberating power of Haitian-folkloric dance and his mission to advance a socially just world. Community members can join in person at The Dance Complex in Cambridge, MA or virtually via zoom. Both options are available for registration at the link provided.

Dear Sisters,

We warmly invite you to join our Multigenerational African Women’s Healing Circle, a sacred space dedicated to spirituality, healing, and community for women and their children who identify as survivors.

Event Details:
• Date: Dec. 14, 2024
• Time: 11am UTC
• Location: Brooklyn Park, Minnesota

What to Expect:
• Elders’ Wisdom Circle: Our esteemed elders will share their invaluable insights and experiences, guiding us on our healing journeys.
• Creative Expression: Engage in the creation of music and poetry, celebrating our collective resilience and strength.
• Spiritual Practices: Participate in rituals and practices rooted in our rich African heritage, fostering connection and inner peace.
• Community Support: Build bonds with fellow sisters and their children, creating a supportive network that transcends generations.

Who Should Attend:

This gathering is open to African women of all ages and their children who have experienced trauma and are seeking a nurturing environment for healing and growth.

RSVP:

Please confirm your attendance by [Insert RSVP Date] by contacting [Insert Contact Information].

We look forward to coming together in unity, honoring our stories, and embracing the path to healing.

With love and solidarity,

Phumulani Minnesota African Women against Violence

comfort. dondo@phumulani.org

The Election Day 2024 "SING-IN" is a heart & soul-filled gathering combining music, voting and community spirit!

Join your Los Angeles neighbors – IN PERSON and ONLINE – at Crenshaw United Methodist Church as we "SING-IN" songs of hope and harmony until the polls close on this historic Election Day 2024!

ALL VOICES ARE WELCOME to this FREE community building event. Don't miss this opportunity to raise your voice through your VOTE and your SONG.

Hosted by Arnaé Batson of The SSING Network (Sharing Songs ~ Inspiring Neighborhood Gatherings). See you there!

Begin to get youth to acknowledge times in their lives where they were dehumanize

My name is Matthew, I am reaching out to ask for your help with The Arnwine Family for an attorney to help my family fight for justice, i learned about what happened to my family and I knew it was wrong, I am young 20 years old and I wanted to know more of my family history story, my cousin told me and I automatically said that someone needs to fight for justice and I have read the slave Narrative that Sterling Arnwine did with the Federal Writers Project and I was in shock about how they took my family land that was left in the will of Albartis Arnwine my 4th Great Grandfather in Jacksonville Texas, it's sad that nothing has been done about it and no one is fighting for our family. I ordered a t shirt that our family has to wear to let others know and I shared our story on Instagram to get help with our petition and GoFundMe page, we do want the world to know our historical story. My family has and been doing so much to get justice and we need a lawyer quickly to get justice, because we know it will be hard soon to fight with laws changing all the time. I am standing behind my family and we hope you do too. My Family wants me to be the "Youth Leader" for our family because I have learned a lot and it's not a lot of the young people that would listen to the older family members and I can help them understand better because I am the youth of the family, so I can educate them on how important family history is and what happened to our family. I want the world to know about our untold Historical African American story. Please help The Arnwine Family get justice and reparations. We Have NAACP working with us, I'm Proud To be able to share with our young generation my important family story and African American History. Thank You
Matthew Norman
mlnorma432@gmail.com
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