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The annual National Day of Racial Healing is less than a month away. What are your plans for honoring the day?
The National Day of Racial Healing is an opportunity for people of all identities and backgrounds to begin or continue their journey of healing from the effects of racism. Taking place each year on the day after Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the observance is about creating space for people to talk openly about their personal and collective experiences and build the trusting relationships needed to achieve racial equity.
Here are examples of how communities across the country are participating in the National Day of Racial Healing.
Community conversations
- Louis Park, Minn.: The City of St. Louis Park in Minnesota will host a community conversation, inviting children, teens, neighbors and community members to learn about each other’s diverse backgrounds, cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.
- Alexandria, Va.: United Way Worldwide, in collaboration with Howard University, will hold a community conversation facilitated by spiritual leaders. Attendees will include community residents and social justice advocates looking to foster connections and promote racial healing in the region.
Health and wellness
- Grand Rapids, Mich.: The Doula C.A.R.E Alliance will host a Maternal Community Health Day of Awareness Fair, an event allowing space for local hospitals and clinics to share how they will provide patients with quality care, eliminate racial inequities in maternal health outcomes and support other initiatives within their community.
Cultural exchange and learning
- Indianapolis, Ind.: The Peace Learning Center will host a National Day of Racial Healing luncheon. In addition to engaging in table conversations to promote racial healing, attendees are encouraged to bring a book centered on racial healing or about their culture for a book exchange.
- Bladensburg, Md.: The Prince George’s County Memorial Library System will host an interactive teach-in exploring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Participants can attend any of five interactive sessions about his impact on history, politics, the arts, social change and racial healing. The sessions will help participants reflect on where we have been as a nation, where we are and where we need to be in the future to advocate for social justice.
Plan your event
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