Dedicated to eliminating racism here and now!
Our Mission
Our mission is dedicated to working towards the elimination of racism. We will achieve our mission by providing opportunities to develop unity (fairness and equity) and facilitating collaboration that promotes a stronger community.
Who We Are
The Healing Racism Coalition (HRC) was founded in 2000 (as the Institute for the Healing of Racism) by concerned community members with the belief that racism in the most powerful and persistent obstacle to the attainment of a just and peacefull society.
We are a diverse group of men and women committed to eliminating racism here and now. We come from many different communities, workplaces, and backgrounds. We share a passion for building a healthier community and welcome others to join us in meeting our mission.
How We Operate
The Coalition elects a Steering Committee that is responsible for planning and management of Coalition activities. We have committees working on program development, marketing and dialogues. We welcome newcomers to help us. Part time staff support is provided by Middlesex United Way and is paid for by fees generated by workshops and dialogues. We are indebted to our partners and sponsors who supported our initial efforts and continue to help in the elimination of racism.
What We Are Doing
We offer educational presentations to groups and sponsor Healing Racism Dialogues to address the terrible effects of individual, organizational, and societal racism. We also plan and initiate activities to bring individuals and groups of people together in comfortable settings to share experiences while facilitating better understanding of each other. Come join us!
Healing Racism Dialogues
HRC offers two-day Dialogue Sessions throughout the year to help individuals understand racism and to foster racial unity within the community.
Learn more about these sessions and how to register >> |
"Men hate each other because they fear each other, and they fear each other because they don't know each other, and they don't know each other because they are often separated from each other." - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Coalition Sponsors & Supporters:
Citizens Bank
City of Middletown
Connecticut Valley Hospital
Independent Day School
Liberty Bank Foundation
Middlesex Community College
Middlesex County Community Foundation
Middlesex United Way
NAACP - Middlesex Chapter
Northeast Utilities
Wesleyan University |
