Do you know how you can help create that new reality? 

Can you imagine a world where there's no believed hierarchy of human value? 

The effects of racism are evident in the social, economic and government policies all around us and the places in which we live, learn, work and play. People experience these effects when they take their children to school, when they apply for jobs, when they try to rent or buy a home, when they shop, when they interact with the police and more.

Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation (TRHT) is a comprehensive, national and community-based process to plan for and bring about transformational and sustainable change, and to address the historic and contemporary effects of racism. TRHT seeks to unearth and jettison the deeply held, and often unconscious, beliefs created by racism – the main one being the belief in a “hierarchy of human value.”

During a Racial Healing Circle, trained TRHT facilitators guide participants through introductory exercises which lead to a deeper sharing in a safe space. Participants are invited to share their truths and heart stories, in pairs and in the circle as a group, and in doing so, to develop a deeper understanding of others lived experiences. This opportunity leads to rich discussion and dialogue.  When we speak our truths and listen deeply to others, we find common ground with those we perceive as different or inaccessible and we leave the Circle, in a different relationship – both with ourselves and with others.

The YMCA of Austin and Austin Health Commons http://austinhealthcommons.org/what-we-do-racial-healings have partnered to bring to the community meaningful work with Truth, Racial Healing and Transformation, Powered by the Y. 

Let yourself transform through this experience. Enroll in the upcoming TRHT.

Registration and participation is at no cost. Registrants will be sent further information about the day and a questionnaire to gather information for participation.