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The power of storytelling and connection catalyzes 10 years of healing while inspiring a vision for the future
In 2017, 130 communities came together for the inaugural National Day of Racial Healing, a day that creates space to listen, learn and choose connection over division. They placed the day after Martin Luther King Jr. Day to turn Dr. King’s legacy into lived practice: racial healing rooted in justice, equity and our shared humanity.
Today, 40 years after MLK Day was first celebrated as a federal holiday, the commitment takes on even greater significance as hundreds of communities in every state in the nation honor the 10th annual National Day of Racial Healing.
As we acknowledge this milestone, our hearts are with the children, families and communities who are now experiencing profound challenges. These moments affirm that racial healing matters. It is for everyone in every setting. We are inspired by the ability of individuals and communities to create spaces that center truth, care and empathy.
Time and time again, communities demonstrate the power of racial healing. In the last 10 years we’ve learned that cultivating trusting relationships, even when things are hard, is what makes change possible. As we mark this 10th observance, we honor the communities that made a day into a movement, committed to building a world in which every child in every community has the opportunity to thrive.
In addition to being a day of reflection, the National Day of Racial Healing is also a time for celebration. Hundreds of community-led events are taking place alongside national storytelling moments that build bridges across differences.
One of those moments is a special episode of The Jennifer Hudson Show. WKKF is partnering with the show for a second year to spotlight thoughtful conversations with special guests about the power of stories to honor our common humanity, create connections across different experiences and build stronger communities. Check your local listings for airtimes.