The University of Pittsburgh is hosting an event to honor the National Day of Racial Healing in January.
Learn More
The theme for this year's program is "Understand and Navigating Racial Anxiety: Cultivating Transformative Racial Healing." The event invites participants to engage in meaningful dialogue and reflection on the personal and collective steps needed to foster racial healing in one's community.
The National Day of Racial Healing enables individuals, organizations, and communities to come together to recognized shared humanity, address the wounds caused by racism, and work toward building a more equitable and inclusive society.
The program will include:
Insights on the importance of racial healing and its role in fostering societal transformation
Exploration of the dynamics of racial anxiety, its impact on interpersonal and institutional interactions, and pathways to healing
Guided reflection opportunities for attendees to reflect on their own experiences and envision actionable steps toward racial healing
An open space for participants to share perspectives, ask questions, and connect with others committed to racial equity
A complimentary lunch for all attendees
More Details
The event is open to all individuals interested in advancing racial equity and understanding their role in fostering racial healing. This could include students, professionals, activists, or community members.
The event will run from noon to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, January 21 in the William Pitt Union Assembly Room. Registration is now open.
For questions or additional information, email crsp@pitt.edu.