2026 National Day of Racial Healing

This virtual conversation marks Prevention Institute's observance of the National Day of Racial Healing, bringing together community and systems partners to reflect on what healing looks like in practice—and how it is sustained in this moment. Recorded on January 20, 2026, the session centers lived experience, local leadership, and collective care, with panelists sharing reflections grounded in community work and engaging in a facilitated dialogue exploring: Healing as a pathway to racial justice The role of community leadership in advancing equity How public health can listen, learn, and act differently The conversation features community leaders: Manuel Soares, The RE Collective; Grisanti Avendaño, Youth Organize! CA; Adrian Maldonado, On the Move This event was made possible through Prevention Institute's core support from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, whose long-standing investment supports our commitment to advancing health equity and racial justice. To learn more about the National Day of Racial Healing and find additional ways to get involved, visit DayOfRacialHealing.org. 👉 Learn more and explore related Prevention Institute work: www.preventioninstitute.org