The UA-Clinton School of Public Service Center on Community Philanthropy will host the 2023 Advancing Equity Award ceremony and the inaugural convocation for the Racial Healing Certification Program on Thursday, January 19, 2023 – in commemoration of National Day of Racial Healing.

The Advancing Equity Award is presented to organizations using innovative solutions to address racial inequalities in their communities and advance progress toward inclusion. The award recipients will receive support to continue and enhance their efforts.

The Racial Healing Certification Program is the first designation of its kind designed to provide specialized training, education, and unique experiences that promote skills development and competencies in the targeted area of racial healing.

Here is a closer look at the Inaugural Racial Healing Class:

David Biemesdserfer
President and CEO
United Philanthropy Forum

Aaron Dorfman
President and CEO
National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy

Deborah Ellwood
President and CEO
Maine Community Foundation

Satonya Fair
President and CEO
PEAK Grantmaking

Mizmun Kusairi
Vice President of Planning
Candid

Traci Slater-Rigaud
Director of Member Engagement & Partnerships
United Philanthropy Forum

Jim Taylor
Chief Equity Officer
Urban Institute

Marcus Walton
President and CEO
Grantmakers for Effective Organizations

Zohra Zori
Vice President of Networks
Candid

*** PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED. PLEASE USE THIS LINK TO ACCESS REGISTRATION FOR ALL EVENTS: https://APJMM.news/NDORHAR2023 ***

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.