Community Engagement
Celebrating 30 years of culture, music and community in New Orleans
The ESSENCE Festival of Culture, presented by Coca-Cola, celebrates Black culture and empowerment. It honors the intersections of Black culture, power and success ...
Racial Healing
The healing power of Black men being vulnerable together
“Brothers Talking,” a new public TV show, brings Black men together to unpack the effects of racial trauma and “remember who we are.”
Health
A prescription for healing America’s pre-existing condition
Black folks need facilitated spaces specifically designed for coming together to foster “racial healing on a broad scale," says Dr. Paula Braveman.
Racial Healing
To improve Black health, change our story
Truth, Racial Healing and Transformation framework author Gail Christopher says Black health starts with changing America’s racial narrative.
Racial Healing
10 compelling thoughts and quotes from Noticias Telemundo’s special on racial healing
Noticias Telemundo’s special on the National Day of Racial Healing addressed Latino internalized racism, generational trauma, and environmental injustice.
Racial Healing
Reflections from virtual events for National Day of Racial Healing
For the National Day of Racial Healing this year, many participants gathered from around the world for powerful virtual presentations.
Racial Healing
Battle Creek envisions a future without racism
Battle Creek TRHT held an inspiring and engaging event for the National Day of Racial Healing 2024, with compelling testimony by some of ...
Racial Healing
Reflections and actions: A recap of 275 National Day of Racial Healing events
Two hundred and seventy-five public events in thirty-nine states took place for the National Day of Racial Healing 2024.
Racial Healing
10 compelling thoughts and quotes from NBC News NOW’s special on racial healing
To recognize the 8th annual National Day of Racial Healing, WKKF sponsored a special event by NBC News NOW with racial healing practitioners, ...
Racial Healing
Inspiring ideas for National Day of Racial Healing events
Over two hundred events are planned across the country for the eighth annual National Day of Racial Healing.
Racial Healing
Can breathing help heal Black racial trauma?
Mindful breathing for racial healing: Zee Clarke advocates simple practices for Black wellness and resilience.
Racial Healing
Formula for freedom: joy plus imagination
The Colored Girls Liberation Lab is creating healing spaces for Black women to “play” and dream with their lives.
Racial Healing
Chronicling a “renaissance of healing”: Q&A with Word In Black lead reporter Joseph Williams
WKKF Communications Officer Stephanie Dukes sat down with Joseph Williams to discuss the work behind the Racial Healing series at Word In Black.
Racial Healing
Want kids to achieve? Heal racism’s wounds
Ever Forward Club founder Ashanti Branch says Black youth need “more care, more love, and being heard and being seen.”
Racial Healing
Are you experiencing racelighting? Here’s what it means
Racelighting, a racism-based manipulation, is intended to cause Black people to second-guess their own experiences, their judgment, their memories, and, ultimately, their humanity. ...