NDORH-AR 2023 Press Conference

Join us as we open our 5th annual week-long observance of the National Day of Racial Healing in the State of Arkansas with a press conference featuring:

* Mark R. Hayes, Director of the Arkansas Municipal League
* Chris Villines, Executive Director of the Association of Arkansas Counties
* Rev. Dr. Preston Clegg, Senior Pastor of Second Baptist Church Downtown
* Mayor Derrick Rainey of Wrightsville
* Hilary Trudell, Executive Director of Just Communities of Arkansas
* Kwami Abdul-Bey, Co-Convenor of the Arkansas Peace & Justice Memorial Movement
* Whitnee V. Bullerwell, Deputy Director of the Arkansas Municipal League

This press conference has limited capacity for in-person participation. But, virtual participation is available for all at the website link below. Media and other interested guests should contact Jane Barnett at jbarnett@arml.org to get on the guest list. COVID-19 mask wearing and distance restrictions will be observed for in-person participation.

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ABOUT THE NATIONAL DAY OF RACIAL HEALING:

The National Day of Racial Healing is a time to contemplate our shared values and create the blueprint together for #HowWeHeal from the effects of racism. Launched on Jan. 17, 2017, it is an opportunity to bring ALL people together in their common humanity and inspire collective action to create a more just and equitable world.

This annual observance is hosted by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation (WKKF) and was created with and builds on the work and learnings of the Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation (TRHT) community partners. Fundamental to this day is a clear understanding that racial healing is at the core of racial equity. This day is observed every year on the Tuesday following Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.