Partners in Racial Justice

Oneness Chat Series: The role of the Church in creating oneness, Part 1
2023-09-14 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York)
Pastor Larry Neal and Pastor Andrew Taylor-Troutman lead a reflective dialogue on the role of the church in raising spiritual consciousness to address UNITY; all within the mandate to “Build the Kingdom of God on earth as it is in Heaven”

Black and Indigenous Led Prayer and Meditation: Walton Children's Theatre
2023-09-20 19:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
Learn about Walltown Children’s Theatre (WCT) programs and their impact on the lives of the students and the community. WCT inspires positive social change by empowering and reconnecting young people from diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds, creating a new expression of community, and enriching their lives and those of their families and communities through exemplary performing arts ​instruction and youth development programming.

Fireside Chat Series: Global Influence of Black & Brown People: Rebuilding the World Community
2023-09-22 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York)
Based on her international living experiences and global travels, Joany will share personal stories of advances that she has witnessed in Black and brown countries. Several of these countries are at the forefront of learning in meeting the needs of their people in the fields of education, agriculture, the environment, health, and community development. Their newfound prototypes are based on a spiritual model called “One Planet – One People.”

Spirit of Blackness: Black Community, Mixed Community, White Community
2023-09-25 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York)
The conventional wisdom on racial integration in the United States is that there are three kinds of neighborhoods: The all-white, the all-black, and the exceedingly rare, highly unstable, racially mixed community. But is there more to this story to be revealed?
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.

Oneness Chat Series: The role of the Church in creating oneness, Part 2
2023-09-28 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York)
Pastor Larry Neal, and Pastor Andrew Taylor – Troutman lead a reflective dialogue on the role of the church in raising spiritual consciousness to address UNITY; all within the mandate to “Build the Kingdom of God on earth as it is in Heaven”

Eliminating Racism. Connecting Hearts.
2023-10-08 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 together our shared identity. This program will include an arts-based devotional.
A light lunch will be served.

Spirit of Blackness: Building Spiritually-Based Community
2023-10-09 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York)
The idea behind these is to forge ties of genuine friendship — based on a common understanding of our lives – among participants of diverse backgrounds. The social barriers that often divide people are broken down by sharing meaningful conversations on spiritual issues.
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.

Oneness Chat Series: Black and White Worship: What Do We Need To Know
2023-10-11 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York)
Join us as we explore issues that arise when Blacks and Whites share the same worship space.

Fireside Chat Series: Black & Indigenous People: Recovering From Oppression Together
2023-10-13 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York)
The history of these two people intertwine. Their sufferings, and intrinsic gifts have prepared them to take the lead in rebuilding the world community – TOGETHER.

Black and Indigenous Led Prayer and Meditation
2023-10-18 19:30 - 21:00 (America/Halifax), 2023-12-20 19:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York)
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.

Spirit of Blackness: Cooperation vs Competition
2023-10-23 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York)
Nature is a collaborative act. As humans, we have developed the most advanced ways of working and playing together. But, we’ve been conditioned to believe the myth that evolution is about competition: The survival of the fittest.
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.

Oneness Chat Series: Part 2 Experiences of Multiracial Worship
2023-10-25 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York)
We will explore experiences of effective multiracial worship, the role of history, and artful expression.

Fireside Chat Series: Family Love: Supporting Transformative Growth
2023-10-27 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York)
Hear the story of the unique strengths and challenges of a Black and Indigenous family. Gain insights into “family “ in a society that is deeply embedded in racist systems of community life.

Eliminating Racism; Connecting Hearts
2023-11-05 14:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | Mt. Sinai AME Church, 176 Chatham Street, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
Join us as we explore together our shared identity. The program includes an arts-based devotional, and a light lunch will be served.

Oneness Chat Series: Black and Indigenous Youth; Bridges for Community
2023-11-08 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York)
Hear and speak with young Black and Brown voices on their hopes, challenges, and new creative models being developed to rebuild their own.

Fireside Chat Series: Multiracial Family
2023-11-10 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York)
Hear from a young couple of Black, White, and Persian ancestry as they explore challenges and new strengths to meet the NEW consciousness of a “One World Civilization.”

Eliminating Racism. Connecting Hearts
2023-11-12 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. This program includes an arts-based devotional.
A light lunch will be served.

Spirit of Blackness: Standing for Justice
2023-11-13 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York)
What is true justice, and how do we develop it? What conditions are needed for justice to be an integral part of community life?
We will discuss true justice and the need for spiritual justice.
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.

Black and Indigenous Led Prayer Circle and Meditation.
2023-11-15 19:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York)

Oneness Chat Series: Black and Indigenous Youth; Bridge for Connection Part 1
2023-11-22 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York)

Fireside Chat Series: Black and Indigenous People; Recovering from Oppression together
2023-11-24 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York)
The history of these two people intertwine. Their sufferings and intrinsic gifts have prepared them to take the lead in rebuilding the world community – TOGETHER.

Spirit of Blackness: Equity or Equality for Just Communities
2023-11-27 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York)
What is equity versus equality? Is there a spiritual awareness and understanding needed in the effort to build an equitable society?
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.

Eliminating Racism. Connecting Hearts.
2023-12-03 14:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | Mt. Sinai AME Church, 176 Chatham Street, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States
Join us as we explore together out shared identity. Alight lunch will be served.

Fireside Chat Series: Reality and Action
2023-12-08 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York)
“In reality we are one family and each one of us is a member of this family.”
— Baha’i Writings
The Fireside Chat Series covers topics relative to Bahá’u’lláh’s mission … “to usher in a new stage in human development-the organic and spiritual unity of the peoples and nations of the world.”
Enlarge the circle of nations, and you have all humanity. Come join the dialogue – it takes EVERYONE!

Eliminating Racism. Connecting Hearts.
2023-12-10 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. Alight lunch will be served.

Spirit of Blackness: Connecting Hearts through the Power of Love
2023-12-11 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York)
“What a power is love! It is the most wonderful, the greatest of all living powers. In the world of existence, there is no greater power than the power of love.”
_ ‘Abdu’l-Bahá
If you are of African descent and have not registered before, please register by email at 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.

Oneness Chat Series: Slavery By Another Name, The Prison Complex System
2023-12-13 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York)
“An extensive prison system was developed in the interest of maintaining the racial and economic relationship of slavery.”
With the aid of Redeemers and profiteering industrialists, a new way to continue economic growth from the bound backs of black Americans was developed.
– Jaron Browne, Civil Rights Advocate

Fireside Chat Series: Living in the fullness of your destiny
2023-12-22 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York)
Come sit for a while and let’s talk and think about the word Destiny.
Ever wondered about the difference between destiny and fate? They’re like two sides of the same coin, aren’t they? For me, destiny is my soul’s journey, the divine purpose my spirit is here to fulfill. It is my composition of notes that I’m meant to compose and play.

Oneness Chat Series: Slavery by Another name, A Prison Complex System
2023-12-27 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Halifax)
“An extensive prison system was developed in the interest of maintaining the racial and economic relationship of slavery.”
With the aid of Redeemers and profiteering industrialists, a new way to continue economic growth from the bound backs of black Ameri
