Partners in Racial Justice

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

Eliminating Racism. Connecting Hearts.
2024-01-07 14:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | Mt. Sinai AME Church, 176 Chatham Street, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, 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.

Oneness Chat Series: Liz Allen Green, Ph.D.
2024-01-10 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York)
The Virtues for Racial Justice project is about hope – not blind idealist hope – but hope in the power of the human spirit and the belief that humans can rise and be better versions of themselves.
This project is about nurturing all the virtues needed for racial justice.

Fireside Chat Series: Dr. Kerry McCord
2024-01-12 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York)
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)
“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)

Oneness Chat Series: Cycle Breaking Agent of Change
2024-01-25 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York)
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)
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)
Join us as we explore together out shared identity.
