Partners in Racial Justice

Fireside Chat Series: Dr. Kerry McCord
2024-01-12 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | NC
An organic conversation about health and healing, addressing common health-related questions from the perspective of natural medicine with insights from the Bahá’i Writings.

Spirit of Blackness: Determination
2024-01-22 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | NC
“Success is achieved by ordinary people with extraordinary determination.”
– Zig Ziegler
If you are a person of African descent and have not registered before, please register by emailing suestclair@partnersinracialjustice.org to receive a Zoom link to join. If registered before, your email is already in the database to receive a Zoom link for the program. Please do not register again.

Black and Indigenous Led Prayer Circle and Meditation
2024-01-24 19:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | NC
An uplifting devotional space created and led by Black and Indigenous individuals. The Baha’i Writings proclaim special spiritual designations for each of these unique populations. Through cultural meditative expressions in art and philosophy followed by a united prayer circle, join us in celebration of the vision of the oneness of mankind.

Oneness Chat Series: Cycle Breaking Agent of Change
2024-01-25 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | NC
Join us as we discover together how, following MLK’s example, we can each become effective cycle-breaking agents of change!

Fireside Chat Series: Seeing Heaven in the Face of Black Men
2024-01-26 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | NC
Walk with Tod Ewing as he explores “Waking up Black in America.” Reflect on the creation of a new energy and image of Black Men. It’s a New Day!

Eliminating Racism. Connecting Hearts.
2024-01-28 14:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 530 Lystra Road, Chapel Hill, NC, 27517, United States
This program includes an arts-based devotional. As we embark on this journey toward racial justice, we have partners with local churches to help with this vision. There will be light refreshments provided. Join us as we explore together our shared identity.

Connecting Hearts. Eliminating Racism
2024-02-04 13:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | NC
Join us as we explore together out shared identity.

Fireside Chat: The Pupil of the Eye.
2024-02-09 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | NC
Music has long been recognized as a medium that can evoke emotions, inspire, and connect us with profound aspects of our being.
This Fireside Chat explores the significance of music as the ladder to the soul and the gifts bestowed upon the people of the eye in their mission to contribute to the betterment of humanity.

Spirit of Blackness: The Power of Hope
2024-02-12 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | NC
“In the darksome night of despair my eye turns expectant and full of hope to the morn of Thy boundless favor.” —’Abdu’l-Bahá
If you are a person of African descent and have not registered before, please register by emailing suestclair@partnersinracialjustice.org to receive a Zoom link to join. If you registered before, your email is already in the database to receive a Zoom link for the program. Please do not register again.

Intimate Dialogue on Race: A Model That's Having an Impact
2024-02-14 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | NC
Van has developed an “Intimate Dialogue” format between Blacks and Whites over the past five years. Participants must dive into a deep reflection of their household, community, education, and careers as they are impacted by “race.”
Come and hear Van share history and learnings from this model, and also get the opportunity to participate in a sample practice of this process of “Intimate Dialogue on Race.”

Black and Indigenous Led Prayer and Meditation
2024-02-21 19:30 - 21:00, 2024-03-20 19:30 - 20:30, 2024-04-17 19:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | NC

Fireside Chat: Curating a Safe Space for Meaningful and Courageous Conversation
2024-02-23 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | NC
Today’s educational system is flawed with racist practices that cripple the development of our children.
Dr. Mayo, from her wealth of educational experience, will share innovative ways to rebuild our educational system from the advantage point of the power of diversity.

Eliminating Racism. Connecting Hearts.
2024-02-25 14:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 530 Lystra Road, Chapel Hill, NC, 27517, United States
Join us as we explore our shared identity together. This is an interfaith setting where we seek to eliminate racism while connecting hearts. We invite you, your presence, and your voice. There will be refreshments served.

Spirit of Blackness: Collective Power of Community
2024-02-26 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | NC
“There is no power for change greater than a community discovering what it cares about” — Margaret Wheatley
If you are of African descent and have not registered before, please register by emailing suestclair@partnersinracialjustice.org to receive a Zoom link to join. If you registered before, your email is already in the database to receive a Zoom link for the program. Please do not register again.

Deconstructing Anti-Blackness: Celebrating Black Culture
2024-02-28 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | NC
One of the pillars of racism has been persistent attempts, over the past four centuries, to establish the false narrative of white supremacy through the demonizing of blackness. The irony of such a distorted narrative has been the simultaneous appropriation of every aspect of black culture, which lies at the root of virtually every form of American art and expression. Join us as we explore this question: How can we love the expression of a people while denigrating the people themselves?

Eliminating Racism. Connecting Heart.
2024-03-03 13:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | Mt. Sinai AME Church, 176 Chatham Street, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
Join us as we explore our shared identity within the two church communities. We seek oneness and are intentional about this work we are doing.

Spirit of Blackness: The Spiritual Power of Words
2024-03-11 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | NC
Narrative: “In the beginning, there was the word, and the word was with God, and the word is God.” Through the word, you express your creative power. It is through the word that you manifest everything. Regardless of what language you speak, your intent manifests through the word.
If you are of African descent and have not registered before, please register by emailing suestclair@partnersinracialjustice.org to receive a Zoom link to join. If you registered before, your email is already in the database to receive a Zoom link for the program. Please do not register again. Thank you!

Sister Power: Bonding that is Reconstructing Society
2024-03-13 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | NC
They Love, Build, Heal, Educate, Protect – Mothers and Wives. What role do the strong bonds of “Sisterhood” play in this process of centering civilization? Photo: – select what you feel goes with the theme.

Fireside Chat Series: Women: The Journey
2024-03-22 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | NC
Strategic change and ideation, concept development, working across sectors and disciplines, the core of the family, education, community- the WOMAN.
Share and walk with Betty on the past journey and what’s ahead for 2024.
“What’s Love (the heart) got to do with

Eliminating Racism. Connecting Hearts.
2024-03-24 14:00 - 15:30, 2024-04-28 14:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 530 Lystra Road, Chapel Hill, NC, 27517, United States

Spirit of Blackness: The Power of Forgiveness
2024-03-25 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | NC
Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong. It is a conscious and deliberate decision to release feelings of resentment or vengeance toward someone who has harmed you. Practicing isn’t easy, but it is needed to achieve sustainable happiness.
If you are of African descent and have not registered before, please register by emailing suestclair@partnersinracialjustice.org to receive a Zoom link to join. If you registered before, your email is already in the database to receive a Zoom link for the program. Please do not register again.

Courageous Conversations: Empowering Women to be LIMITLESS
2024-03-27 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | NC
Celebrate National Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day with an empowering Zoom presentation that ignites your inner strength and potential. Join us to discover the power of finding your voice, embracing limitlessness, and cultivating a mindset of courage and resilience. Let’s redefine the possibilities of our lives with bold risks and unwavering determination. March forward confidently, knowing that we can achieve anything we set our minds to as women.
Embrace this opportunity to be inspired, empowered, and unstoppable. Looking forward to seeing diverse women from across the

Eliminating Racism. Connecting Hearts.
2024-04-07 13:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | Mt. Sinai AME Church, 176 Chatham Street, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States

Oneness Chat Series: The Art of Social Awareness in Elevating Consciousness
2024-04-10 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Halifax) | NC
Presenter: Aliyah Aziza, Artist
Description: It has been said that “ART has the power to inspire action, evoke emotions, and challenge paradigms.” Come hear Poetess, Aliyah, “bring visibility to issues that would otherwise remain unseen.”

Fireside Chat Series: Be on Fire
2024-04-12 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | NC
“Striving To Draw Nigh”
Brief description: Follow step-by-step daily practices as Gary carries us through a history reminiscent of the early Bábís—who went through grave suffering and imprisonment. Hear requirements of daily spiritual practices used for survival by the Bábís that led them ultimately to their heavenly home. Gary will share his daily challenges and routine of prayer, meditation, and service—focused on remaining (hourly/daily) in a “state of prayer.” Is it realistic to strive to be an “Angel “ in 2024? Let’s consult – share!

Spirit of Blackness: Nobility of Black Folk
2024-04-15 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | NC
Seeing black in the soul is a sign of peacefulness and the sign of immense creative potential. Black in the soul represents experiencing a level of peace and quietness. Black can be seen in those that are experiencing a soul awakening.

If you are a person of African descent and have not registered before please register by email to suestclair@partnersinracialjustice.org to receive a zoom link to join. If you registered before, your email is already in the database to receive a Zoom link for the program. Please do not register again.

Fireside Chat Series: Indigenous Gifts
2024-04-26 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | NC
Brief description: As we face 2024 (B.E. 181), are WE / YOU listening to the VOICE of the INDIGENOUS (Youth, Mothers, Educators)? WHY should we? Here’s the promise from our Creator: “Indigenous tribes … singled out to be recipients of special favors and promises…So enlightened that the whole earth will be illumined.” Hear about gems to Lift the Spirit and a Guide on the path towards ONENESS today. As prophesied—a gift from the Indigenous.
