National Day of Racial Healing

Every January, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s vision and legacy inspires people across the U.S. to do something that lives up to his dream.

National Day of Racial Healing, observed each year on the Tuesday after Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, offers the chance to do just that – to gather in community and lay the groundwork to make his dream a reality.

The National Day of Racial Healing is all about connecting, building relationships and bridging divides. It’s a time to acknowledge the values we share as people, develop trust in one another, cultivate authentic relationships and inspire collective action on #HowWeHeal from the effects of racism.

Locally sponsored, community-driven healing events take place in homes, organizations, neighborhoods and communities across the country. The goal of each event is to commit to sustained action toward a more just and equitable future for our children.