Annual Events
National Day of Racial Healing
Our National Day of Racial Healing commemoration, supported by our partners at The Virginia Museum of History and Culture, is held on the third Tuesday in January after Martin Luther King, Jr. Day each year. NDRH aims to create a brighter future, to support and build communities, and take the steps to create transformative change. It was intentionally placed the day after Martin Luther King Jr. Day, to provide a day of reflection regarding the year-round pursuit of racial equity and justice. From thought-provoking speakers to award-winning socially conscious entertainers, we offer programming that will bring in-person and virtual audiences proximate to critical issues and workable solutions. Past guest presenters include Crys Matthews, Deeper Than The Skin, Dr David Ragland, Dr Ed Ayers, Dr Bryan Blount and Dr Corey Walker.
Unity Walk
Join us at the end of summer as we commemorate Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream Speech” from the August 28, 1963 March on Washington by walking together in community. The Unity Walk brings local nonprofits, faith communities and city residents together in peaceful proximity to learn about the mission, vision and advocacy work happening all over RVA and beyond. People put on their organization’s t-shirt and walking shoes calling for racial healing – walking, talking, and building relationships. At its conclusion, walkers take the Richmond Pledge to End Racism. This platform is an opportunity to get many organizational messages heard, and a way for residents to discover volunteer opportunities as well as actions for cultural repair. The Unity Walk is a biennial event.
CT-VA Family Reunion
Every 3rd Tuesday in September, our Coming Together Virginia family gets together for our annual family reunion. Long time participants at the table welcome newcomers for an evening of good food and story sharing across the racial and generational divide. We swap recipes and traditions, leaving behind assumptions and biases about others, expanding the definition of family. Traditionally held at Ginter Park Presbyterian Church in the Fellowship Hall. Join us! Details will be shared on our Events Calendar and in our newsletter
Reparations Sundays
Twice each year, CT-VA acknowledges Reparations Sunday/Sabbath. In the summer, the first acknowledgement corresponds with the International Day for the abolition of Slavery JUNETEENTH. In December, we observe JUBILEE – a time to celebrate freedom AND accountability – celebrating when Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation, the document that freed enslaved Africans. Details will be shared on our Events Calendar and in our newsletter.