For the third-consecutive year, the YMCA will convene a community gathering in recognition of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation’s National Day of Racial Healing. This annual event brings people together across differences to reflect on our shared humanity and inspire collective action toward a more just and equitable world.
This year's program will feature a keynote address from Rev. Chalice Overy of Pullen Memorial Baptist Church, whose leadership and voice will ground the morning in reflection, dialogue and purpose. Attendees will also enjoy a musical performance and remarks from community leaders.
Hosted at First Chronicles Community Church, the event provides a welcoming space for community members to engage in meaningful conversation and consider how we can each contribute to healing and equity in our communities. It is free and open to the public.
The event is co-hosted by North Carolina Central University, the Triangle MLK Committee and the Durham MLK Committee and is sponsored by Wells Fargo. Breakfast will be served.
Racial healing is at the core of racial equity.
Following the National Day of Racial Healing program, participants are invited to take part in a community service project at NC Central University with the Office of Community Engagement & Service.
The National Day of Racial Healing is annual observance hosted by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation (WKKF) created with and builds on the work and learnings of the Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation (TRHT) community partners. Fundamental to this day is a clear understanding that racial healing is at the core of racial equity. This official day is observed every year on the Tuesday following Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.