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The university community is invited to attend the UMass Amherst National Day of Racial Healing Community Gathering, to be presented by the Office of Equity and Inclusion Tuesday, Jan. 21.

The event, scheduled for 3-5 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom, aims to drive attendees to contemplate our shared values, celebrate our common humanity, and inspire collective action to create a more just and equitable world.

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This year’s featured speaker, Yamiche Alcindor, is an American journalist and Washington correspondent for NBC News who is a widely respected voice offering insightful analysis on a wide range of critical issues. She has written extensively on the intersection of race and politics, covering topics such as the impact of President-elect Trump’s policies on working-class communities, immigration, and breaking news from regions including Africa, the Middle East and Asia. Alcindor has also reported on the presidential campaign of Senator Bernie Sanders, the legacy of President Obama, and the broader effects of police violence on communities and children. She will be introduced by artist and community activist Dr. Shirley Jackson Whitaker.

Free parking in the Campus Center Garage may be reserved via Parking Services.

Those unable to attend in-person may also join the event by livestream, a link for which can be found on the Office of Equity and Inclusion website.