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Be the Healing Summit, Day 1

  • Kent College of Law 565 West Adams Street Chicago, IL, 60661 United States (map)

From Organic Oneness and partners:

Be a part of the Be the Healing national movement from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, May 16 and 17, at Kent College of Law, 565 W. Adams St., Chicago. Organic Oneness, Illinois Tech, and Chicago organizations are coming together to provide a summit for teens, young adults, high school/college groups, youth practitioners, and community members in hopes of providing healing tools to create a healthier Chicago.

Dr. Joy DeGruy will have participants explore intergenerational and historical trauma, mental health, and improvement strategies through an educational, motivational and solution-oriented lens. Dr. Ruha Benjamin  will share from her most recent book, Imagination: A Manifesto, that the most effective way to disrupt these deadly systems is to do so collectively.

Participants will receive both books. Lunch and snacks are provided. Registration is free. For more information please contact syda@OrganicOneness.org or 312.371.7036.

Register here.

Earlier Event: May 14
Utility Bill Clinic
Later Event: May 17
Be the Healing Summit, Day 2