The very first National Day of Racial Healing took place on Jan. 17, 2017, when more than 130 organizations came together – just weeks after community leaders first proposed the idea – to reflect, tell the truth of their experiences and make space for connection across racial divides. In its 10th year, the day has evolved far beyond its first gathering. It has grown through a series of defining moments, experiences and practices that communities embraced and continue to make their own. Here are 10 milestones that have tied the observance to a nationwide movement. Communities celebrate the inaugural National