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On January 16, 2024, the Alaska Black Caucus joins other states in paying tribute to the eighth annual National Day of Racial Healing.

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January 16, 2024 marks the eighth annual National Day of Racial Healing.

On this day, the Alaska Black Caucus will join other communities across the country to explore common humanity and build the relationships necessary to create a more just and equitable world.

There will be a brief presentation on "Why Racial Healing Matters," followed by a conversation among and with panelists discussing this topic. There will be presentations by people who will tell personal stories about "Growing Up/Being Black in Freeport, IL. There will be presentations on the intergenerational truama carried by black and white persons. Break-out sessions will give attendees the opportunity to have deep learning and conversations with the presenters. The event will include opporunties for establishing and building relationships.

The W.K. Kellogg Foundation Grand Rapids is hosting a virtual community convening in honor of the National Day of Racial Healing. We recognize that racial healing and racial equity are fundamental to healthy communities and that racism is a public health issue. This event aims to create space for learning, understanding, and healing as we continue to build a thriving community for all in our city and region.