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DESCRIPTION:FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE\nJanuary 6, 2022\n \nContact:\nMichael K. 
 Frisby\nmike@frisbyassociates.com or 202-625-4328\nor\nMichael 
 Harris\nblackagriculture@yahoo.com or 916-450-1912\n \nDR. GAIL C. 
 CHRISTOPHER URGES PARTICIPATION IN JANUARY 18 NATIONAL DAY OF RACIAL 
 HEALING\n \nThe 6th Annual Event Seeks to Inspire More Equity in 
 Communities\n\nWASHINGTON – Dr. Gail C. Christopher, executive director 
 of the National Collaborative for Health Equity (NCHE), urges individuals, 
 organizations and the private sector to participate in the 6th Annual 
 National Day of Racial Healing (NDORH) on January 18. She calls on America 
 to “stand up” for the belief that racism can be defeated and cites the 
 Truth, Racial Healing and Transformation (TRHT) framework as an 
 inspirational approach to achieve that objective.\n \nDr. Christopher, one 
 of the nation’s leading advocates for racial healing, believes the 
 National Day of Racial Healing is an important component in dismantling the 
 belief in a hierarchy of human value that fuels racism. She was 
 instrumental in launching NDORH as a Senior Advisor and Vice President of 
 the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, which vigorously supports the National Day of 
 Racial Healing. It has attracted hundreds of thousands of participants over 
 the years.\n \nLast year, despite the COVID pandemic, nearly 90 virtual 
 events were hosted across the country. The Kellogg Foundation reported that 
 “a wide array of programs (were held) to foster truth-telling, affirm our 
 common humanity and inspire collective action toward a more just and 
 equitable world.” The Foundation said their virtual event “featured 
 essential and timely conversations” on righting historical wrongs, 
 employment equity and law and justice, featuring Ta-Nehisi Coates, Yara 
 Shahidi, Camila Cabello, María Hinojosa, John Legend and others.\n \nThis 
 year, organizations and municipalities are holding events across the 
 country, including in Battle Creek, Michigan; Lansing, Michigan; Madison, 
 Wisconsin; Haddonfield, New Jersey; Lansdowne, Pennsylvania; Detroit, 
 Michigan; White Plains, New York; Austin, Texas; South Fulton, Georgia; 
 Phoenix, Arizona, Harrisonburg, Virginia and Sacramento, California.   
 \n\n“It's hard to believe it's been six years that we've been 
 commemorating and acknowledging this very important day,” Dr. Christopher 
 says in a new video urging participation. “…It's a day that we set 
 aside to stand up for the belief that our country can actually eliminate 
 and overcome the harms of racism. Yes, we believe that we can. And in fact, 
 we must eliminate racism and that's what the National Day of Racial Healing 
 is all about. It's a time for communities to come together and embrace and 
 honor the humanity of all people.”\n\nDr. Christopher asserts that 
 America must “be truthful” about its legacy of racism which dates back 
 to our inception as a nation. Nonetheless, she says we must move forward, 
 adding, “It's time to envision a future, a future in which we have 
 actually addressed racism.”\n \nMoreover, Dr. Christopher offers support 
 for a national TRHT Commission. California Rep. Barbara Lee and New Jersey 
 Sen. Cory Booker have introduced measures in the House and Senate. More 
 than 300 organizations support Rep. Lee’s TRHT resolution and it has more 
 than 150 co-sponsors in Congress. \n\nDr. Christopher says the TRHT 
 framework is a comprehensive, national, and community-based process to 
 bring transformational and sustainable change, while addressing historic 
 and contemporary effects of racism. TRHT’s five guiding pillars are: 
 Narrative Change, Racial Healing and Relationship Building, Separation, Law 
 and the Economy.  Dr. Christopher notes that the pillars are the foundation 
 for several initiatives, including Healing Through Policy, a partnership 
 between NCHE, the de Beaumont Foundation, and the American Public Health 
 Association. More information can be found at  
 https://www.nationalcollaborative.org/healing-through-policy/\n \nDr. 
 Christopher says the National Day of Racial Healing energizes our 
 commitment and engages millions of people.  She asks viewers to visit the 
 Kellogg Foundation website to learn more about the NDORH at 
 https://healourcommunities.org/day-of-racial-healing/ and to download a 
 toolkit at 
 https://healourcommunities.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Individuals-Action-Kit_2022.pdf 
 to learn what students, individuals, organizations, companies and others 
 can do to support it.\n\n“On 18th, we encourage you to set aside some 
 time and to orchestrate some very specific relational work that allows you 
 to become more skilled and more capable of seeing yourself in the face of 
 the perceived other,” she tells viewers.  \n\nAs Dr. Christopher speaks 
 to groups around the country, in person and virtually, she encounters many 
 people tired of the injustices and the inequities. Frequently, they ask, 
 \n“Dr. Christopher, what gives you hope? What keeps you inspired?”\n 
 \n“And my response is that I've seen how much progress we have made, and 
 it is significant. And I know I've seen individuals overcome the 
 barriers,” she says. “I've seen communities come together and create 
 new ways forward. So, I believe in my heart that we, as a democracy can 
 overcome our legacy of division and racism. And perhaps more importantly, 
 that we must. I believe democracy is a very good idea. And I know that it's 
 under threat right now with all the authoritarian momentum around the world 
 and even in this country. But I also know that if we are to actualize the 
 promise of democracy, we must overcome and eliminate racism.”\n****\n\nTo 
 schedule a print or broadcast interview with\nDr. Christopher, please 
 contact Michael K. Frisby \n202-625-4328/mike@frisbyassociates.com.\n 
 \nAbout NCHE\nFounded in 2014, NCHE promotes health equity through action, 
 leadership, inclusion and collaboration. We work to create environments 
 that foster the best possible health outcomes for all populations, 
 regardless of race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status or nativity. NCHE also 
 works to improve conditions for health and well-being, including those 
 related to housing, education, income and wealth and the physical and 
 social environment. Further, it is imperative that we address historic and 
 contemporary structural, institutional and interpersonal racism, which 
 fuels inequities in our society.\n 
 https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2022/01/06/18847128.php
SUMMARY:National Day of Racial Healing - California State Capitol
LOCATION:California State Capitol\nSacramento, CA
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