ENJOY 2021 EVENTS: UPCOMING AND PAST
Chicago, Illinois
Be the Healing 2021
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The Be the Healing Conference will address topics of systemic racism derived from Anti-Blackness, inter-generational and historical trauma, structural violence, mental health and COVID-19, sexism and xenophobia. This conference will provide improvement strategies through an inspirational and solution-oriented lens.
Participants will include youth, young adults, and a cross-sector of the community that influences the ecosystem of children and youth: educators, social workers, housing advocates, health professionals, community activists, law enforcement, and community members. This event is designed to enable participants to develop a knowledge base and critical awareness of issues specifically impacting children, youth of color, and families and the skills set to address them. Post activities will also be planned to continue this journey together throughout 2021. See information on past conferences and ripple effect on Be the Healing page. |
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King Day of Service: Bronzeville 2021
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In honor of Dr. King’s fair housing movement, event partners created an amazing online experience to learn, reflect, and take action. Approximately 200 people joined us to view the documentary The Color Tax: Origins of the Modern Day Racial Wealth Gap that brings awareness to the racial and economic unjust acts around Black home ownership.
The celebration opened with a video of Bronzeville organizations stating how they are keeping the Dream alive. Alderman Pat Dowell of the 3rd Ward and Alderman Sophia King of the 4th Ward gave inspirational statements. Ari Brown from The Jazz Institute lifted our spirits and provided time for the audience to reflect on the documentary. A panel discussion concluded the evening with scholars and community members to emphasize the modern-day gap and what people can do to promote equity with housing. Thank you to everyone for helping make this event happening, participating, and especially for keeping the Dream alive! |
Candid Conversation with Healers
Watch Candid Conversations with "Healers" from Chicago that are working towards racial justice and healing. In this episode Syda Taylor, Organic Oneness' Executive Director joins the panel discussion hosted by The Chief Equity Officer from the Mayor's Office of Chicago, Candace Moore and Public Narrative's Executive Director, Jhmira Alexander. Candid Conversations is part of the The Together We Heal Initiative in Chicago where local healers, neighbors and faith leaders discuss community level healing and talk about their experience and challenges on this long and thorny but hopeful road.
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