The Institute for Healing Racism exists to eliminate individual and institutional racism and to promote oneness of humankind. The Institute program began at the Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce in 1997.
Currently more than 1,800 people have completed a Chamber Institute for Healing Racism program. This program is ideal for anyone with an interest in healing racism, inequality and building an inclusive community.
Program Goals:
- To explain how racism came into being in the United States.
- To gain an understanding of the pathology of the disease of racism and what constitutes the wounds caused by it.
- To provide a place where those who have experienced racism and those who have perpetuated it may come together to help each other arrive at new understanding and heal the pain experienced by both.
- To promote action to eliminate institutional and individual racist behaviors and practices within business and community.
We offer one program:
- FACING RACISM, an intensive two-day experience
Register Today! Click here for registration form.
Hear what past participants said about the program, click video below:
Why sponsor the Institute for Healing Racism?
• Align your organization with the program goals outlined above
• Show support for the Chamber’s extensive diversity programming
• Illustrate your organization’s commitment to diversity and inclusion in the local business community
• Receive recognition among Institute participants and in Chamber publications
We invite all Chamber Members to connect by participating in events and being a sponsor.
Click here for sponsorship levels and benefits or contact Leslee Fritz at 616.771.035