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Vision Born enslaved with a father who was his enslaver and did not acknowledge him as his son, Dock’s future looked bleak. He was sent to the fields to work when he was 8. In his teenage years Dock felt called to the ministry which would be his life’s work along with farming. To better fulfill his calling, he put himself through 6 years of college, which was a very unusual feat in 1885. Ordained a minister in 1888, he served five Baptist churches in Georgia, two of which he built. During his 42-year career as a pastor, he brought 2,000 new members into the church, married 210 couples, and participated in the ordination of 61 pastors and 110 deacons. He also built two schools and served on the state-wide board of his denomination. One person with a vision for himself impacted his family, friends and numerous people in the religious community and beyond. The POWER of ONE. For more information on Reverend Dock Columbus Bracy, please read: In His Own Words: "A Short Story of My Life and Work" An Excerpt from "History of the American Negro and His Institutions" Georgia Edition

A Short Story of My Life and Work by Reverend Dock Columbus Bracy June 11, 1859 – December 19, 1953 I was born a slave and was raised on the farm in the state of Georgia. When I was only eight years old, I was sent to the field to work. At the age of ten they put me behind a plough and a mule. My mother said my master was my father, but he failed to treat me like a father. He only gave me twenty-five cents in his life and even though he was a rich man, he died poor. My mother and stepfather had no learning, and just com­ing out of slavery they knew nothing but work in the cotton and cornfields. Thinking that book learning meant very little they kept me on the farm until I was a grown man. Conse­quently, I had a very poor chance in my boy-hood days to get an education. In 1871, to the best of my recollection, a white man came from the north and he lived in our community. While living in our vicinity he opened up a Sunday school in our lit­tle log church and taught us our a, b, c's out of Webster’s Blue Back Speller. I learned to spell a little and read some in that speller. In 1872 a day school opened. I only attended three weeks before my parents found it necessary to request my services on the farm. In 1873 our day school opened up again. I lived a mile from the schoolhouse but was able to attend it every day at noon. It was during this year that I learned to read and write under the guidance of the afore­mentioned teacher. In 1874 our school opened up again, the teacher boarded near the church where he taught school. I went to him at noon and again at night. These two lessons cost one dollar per month. Our school term was short inasmuch as we only attend­ed three months in a year. As I worked in the day, I found it necessary to study at night. We had no lamp to see by, con­sequently I was forced to study by the fireside. I was the lone boy in the family and had no one to encourage or help me; therefore, you can see that my chances to get an education were limited. The obstacles which confronted me made me study all the harder so that I might learn something about men and books, so that I might be of some service to myself and of service to my country and my race. I have come this far in life through many hard struggles. At the age of twenty-three I married Miss Ella Westley of Madison, Georgia, that was in 1882 and we lived as man and wife for forty-one years and three months. To this union eight children were born, five girls and three boys. She died March 3, 1923, and four of our children sleep in the grave with her. My son received his education at Morehouse College located in Atlanta, Georgia. My three daughters received their ed­ucation at Spellman College, Atlanta, Georgia. I have five grandchildren and three great grandchildren. After entering into the gospel (ministry) I entered the Atlanta Baptist Semi­nary, whose name has been changed to Morehouse Baptist Col­lege. I spent six years in this school preparing myself for my life's work. Today in my old age, I look back on the many struggles and hardships in my past life and today I rejoice that I had cour­age to fight my way up this far in life. I hope my life will in­spire some young person who may chance to read it. May it inspire him and make him a better man and help him to make this world a more desirable place to live. On June II 1859, I was born in Putman County, near Eatonton, Georgia. I received the major portion of my school­ing at Atlanta Baptist Seminary. This institution of learning is now called Morehouse College. I attended the Atlanta Bap­tist Seminary for six years; from November 5, 1885, to Jan­uary 4. 1891. After completing my work at this institution, I devoted seven years of my life to school teaching. With the background I received as a student and teacher. I was able to enter the ministerial field with a practical knowledge of worldly and spiritual phenomena. During the forty-two and a half years that I was in active pastoral work, I served at the following churches: Jefferson Baptist Church – Putnam County, Ga. Sanders Chapel - Green County – Penfield, Ga. Ebenezer Baptist Church – Athens, Ga. Smyrna Baptist Church – Morgan County, near Mad­ison, Ga. Mt. Zion Baptist Church – Morgan County, near Buckhead, Ga. Brief Synopsis of work accomplished at each church. My ministerial services at Jefferson Baptist Church consisted of two Sundays in each month. With the co-opera­tion of most of the members we were able to build a large house of worship. This early attainment served as an incen­tive to the members and today it is one of the leading churches in the southlands. While at Sanders Chapel I saw the church-roll grow from a few members to many. My success at this Chapel lured me on to greater accomplishments. Briefly speaking, very little success was in evidence during my pastoring at Ebenezer Baptist church. When I learned that Smyrna Baptist Church had burned down, I willingly accepted the task of rebuilding this house of worship. This was a difficult endeavor, and it required the greater portion of my time. Consequently, I found necessary to leave Sanders Chapel and concentrate on the re­construction of Smyrna. After rebuilding this church another fire demolished it fifteen years later. Again, it was rebuilt and today it stands as a symbol of righteousness still opening its doors to the down-trodden sinners. My most delightful pastoral days were spent at Smyrna. I was called to Mt. Zion Baptist Church where I built another great church. The old church had deteriorated too al­most nothing. In eighteen months, we built a great house of worship, raised $ 1,575.00 in thirty days, and had seats shipped to us from Chicago, III. I enjoyed many pleasant days while at Mt. Zion. I served as moderator of the Madison Baptist Association for fourteen years; paid off an indebtedness of more than five thousand dollars and raised about one thousand to buy another tract of land. I was converted April 1877 and joined the church in May 1877. I was licensed to preach in July 1884 and was ordained to the Christian Ministry in October 1888, by Rev. J. H. Tay­lor, my pastor. I received into the churches that I served a total of two thousand persons, baptized the same number, helped to organize six churches, participated in ordaining sixty-one preachers and one hundred and ten deacons. I married two hundred and ten persons. In 1928 my health ran down completely. At this time, I found it imperative to give up active pastoral work. In 1929 I came to Boston, Mass. to live with my oldest daughter, Mrs. Susie E. Poole. My health improved to such a great extent that I have been able to render services to a good number of churches in Boston. However, at the age of eighty-two I feel the weight of years pulling on me, consequently I am able to do very little preaching. Still, I feel as Paul did when he was old and weak. He said, "Woe is me if I preach not the gospel." I have spent many years in the ministry, so I say to the young ministers: - "Preach the Word" A Poem to My Fellow Ministers in the Gospel of Jesus Christ Be a good leader and preach the whole truth Go preach the gospel, brethren, be always meek and mild; the world may frown upon you, but Christ the Lord will smile, Go preach the gospel, brethren, though it may be in tears, just call on your Master. He will drive away your tears. Oh! Preach the gospel, brethren, and preach with all your might. If the enemy come against you, God will your battle fight. Yes, preach the gospel. brethren, and preach it with a vim. Yes, Christ the Lord will help you. Then always look to Him. Be careful, my dear brethren. Be always wise and strong, and do not preach false doctrines, nor teach your hearers wrong. Beg God to be your teacher. Don't preach just what you think, but let the spirit guide you. Take time and speak distinct, Yes, preach the word, my brethren. This is your Lord's command. And take good time to preach it, that all may understand. Oh! Preach the gospel, brethren, and fear nobody's face. Preach what the spirit tells you, if it suits no­body's taste, Preach the gospel, brethren, but always bear in mind, for if you fear the people, you sure will fall behind. So, preach the gospel, brethren, though men may criti­cize. Preach as your Master bids you, 'til you have won the prize. Just preach the gospel, brethren, however men may frown. Preach to please your Master if the world turns upside down. When preaching to your hearers, don't preach to make them shout, but hold up the name of Jesus, and leave your poor self out. Oh! Preach the gospel, brethren, and preach through thick and thin. And when your work is ended, great honors you shall win. Oh! Preach the gospel, brethren, if you gain not a friend, for Christ is always with you, and will be to the end. Now these words, dear children, are to all both young and old. If you want to live with Jesus, you must always respect your soul. Now I soon must leave you, brethren. I am now four score years old. I cannot be mistaken for I know not my end. God Bless You All This short story was written between the years of 1943 and 1952.

Rev. Dock Columbus Bracy, a successful Baptist minister residing at Buckhead, in Morgan county, though born a slave and confronted by many discouraging conditions, has won success both as a minister and a farmer, and may properly be classed as one of the substantial public-spirited citizens of the community. His father, Abram Bracy, was a Baptist minister before Emancipation, and his mother, Epsy (Daniel) Bracy. They lived near Eatonton, and it was here on June 11, 1859, that Dock Bracy was born. On account of prevailing conditions after the war, the boy's educational opportunities were very limited indeed. His parents, just emerging from slavery, were not only very poor, but being themselves unlettered did not recognize the value of an education for the boy. Notwithstanding these adverse conditions, he made good use of his odd moments, noon hours and night schools. He was converted at the age of seventeen, and immediately felt called to the work of the ministry. This call changed the whole course of his life; for with it came the realization that he must fit himself for his life work. He did not hesitate, but in 1885 sold all he had and went to Atlanta to enter Atlanta Baptist College. This was done in the face of the fact that he had a wife and two children at the time, while his parents and friends told him frankly that he was playing the fool. He remained a student at the Baptist College for six years. In 1891 his health failed and he had exhausted his money, so he was forced to leave college without completing the course. Since that time he has justified the effort and expenditure he then made. It was during the vacation period of 1889, when he was earning money by teaching a summer school in Putnam County, that he was called to take charge of a large church known as Jefferson. He has served that church continuously from that day to this. Later he was called to Sanders Chapel, which he has served for seven years. From this it will be seen that he has good wearing qualities and grows in the confidence of those who know him best. Ebenezer Baptist church at Athens he served one year. At Jefferson a good building has been erected under his pastorate. Other improvements in that neighborhood under his leadership include a good two-story school house. At Smyrna, another of his pastorates, where he has served seventeen years, both a church and school building have been erected. He does not content himself with merely preaching to his people, but appreciates the value of pastoral work, and is a constant adviser and helper of the people whom he serves. On January 5, 1882, he was married to Miss Ella Terrell, a daughter of Asbury and Susan Terrell, who were reared as slaves. Of the nine children born to them, the following now survive: Dock, Jr., Paul S., Susie E., Hattie M. and Ella L. Bracy. In attending conventions and in the course of his other religious work, as well as for comfort and pleasure, Mr. Bracy has travelled rather extensively. Such time as he has found for reading has been devoted to the Bible and miscellaneous good books and papers. For a number of years he taught school in addition to his ministerial work, and he also operates a successful farm. He is a man of good practical common sense, who gives careful attention to the details of his own varied work, and takes a deep interest in all that concerns the welfare of his neighbors. He votes with the Republican Party, but is not otherwise active in a political way. He is Worthy Master of his Masonic lodge, a member of the Brethren and Sisters of Benevolence and of the Woman's Mission Clubs of his churches, and, to use his own expression, "a strict member of the Sunday- school," which no doubt has a great deal to do with the success he has had in his churches. Asked as to how in his opinion the welfare of his race in the state and nation might be promoted, he puts first and last, good strong men of sound morals. He says they need education, and they need money and other property; but if given that kind of men there is no other need that cannot be supplied. Notwithstanding his disadvantageous start in life, and the fact that twenty-nine years ago he sold all that he had and spent six years at college in preparation for the great work of proclaiming the glad tidings of Salvation, such have been his energy and his efficiency along various lines since that he has not only accomplished much for others, but is also himself the owner of property assessed at three thousand dollars and worth more. He is conscientious and punctual in the discharge of his business obligations. He is a member of the Executive Board of the State Baptist Convention, and chairman of the Executive Committee of the Madison Association, of which he has been moderator for thirteen years. More than two thousand souls have been added to the church through his ministry. Citation: Caldwell, A. B. (1917). History of the American Negro and His Institutions. A.B. Caldwell Publishing Co.

Reading for Understanding: Monthly Virtual Book Discussion The Center’s Reading for Understanding monthly book discussions are free and have two requirements: Read the book and make time for the discussion. Virtual small group book discussion of "Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption" by Bryan Stevenson. Please purchase and read/listen to "Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption" by Bryan Stevenson before our virtual meeting on Wednesday, December 28, 2022, 7-9pm Eastern Standard Time. "Bryan Stevenson was a young lawyer when he founded the Equal Justice Initiative, a legal practice dedicated to defending those most desperate and in need: the poor, the wrongly condemned, and women and children trapped in the farthest reaches of our criminal justice system. One of his first cases was that of Walter McMillian, a young man who was sentenced to die for a notorious murder he insisted he didn't commit. The case drew Bryan into a tangle of conspiracy, political machination, and legal brinksmanship--and transformed his understanding of mercy and justice forever." Source: https://bookshop.org/books/just-mercy-a-story-of-justice-and-redemption/9780812984965 Please purchase and read/listen to "Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption" by Bryan Stevenson before our virtual meeting on Wednesday, December 28, 2022, 7-9pm Eastern Standard Time. Register today at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/225863232007 Reading for Understanding Monthly virtual book discussions hosted by the Dock C. Bracy Center for Human Reconciliation As a learning organization, the Dock C. Bracy Center for Human Reconciliation seeks to provide opportunities to promote understanding and empathy. Book discussions provide participants with a shared experience and an opportunity to engage with others. The Center’s Reading for Understanding monthly book discussions are free and have two requirements: Read the book and make time for the discussion. What should a participant expect? Participants should expect an email with a read-ahead presentation and meeting credentials the Monday preceding the event. All book discussions are two hours and use Zoom breakout rooms to create small discussion groups. We start together as a large group (7-7:10pm), briefly return to a large group at the half-way point (7:50-8pm) and conclude as a large group (8:40-9pm). Virtual doors open at 6:45pm, unless otherwise noted. All times are Eastern Standard Time. Support black-owned or independent bookstores. Many black-owned and independent bookstores now offer shipping. Find a store in your area and shop in-person or online. Participants are encouraged to continue learning through the Center’s Eradicating Racism: A Path Forward learning series. About the Dock C. Bracy Center for Human Reconciliation The Dock C. Bracy Center is committed to human reconciliation and the eradication of racism and other forms of human oppression. Our work focuses on healing the internal emotional and cognitive harms that have allowed racism to continue to thrive in our society. We support the efforts of many other groups and individuals by providing opportunities for learning and self-reflection so that strategies to eradicate racism can become more successful. Additional information about the Center can be found by visiting the website and by following @dcbcenter. The Dock C. Bracy Center for Human Reconciliation Website: http://www.dcbcenter.org Twitter: https://twitter.com/dcbcenter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dockcbracycenter Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dcbcenter LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/company/dcbcenter

Greetings Friends, The Dock C. Bracy Center for Human Reconciliation has been living our shared vision. In 2022, 75 people completed our Eradicating Racism: A Path Forward learning series. We held twelve Reading for Understanding book discussions, ten Finding Your Voice Program meetings and had several speaking engagements. We have also partnered with and supported organizations that share our vision. Each of these reflects our commitment and Pledge to continuous learning and improvement. You made an impact on us. This fall, we held our first fundraising effort. Your kind donations totaled $12k and will help us realize our goals for 2023. Our Finding Your Voice Program community is growing with each signed Pledge. The Center has created an environment for learning, healing, and transformation, rich in educational resources, and networking support. We are growing and changing and acknowledge that you are too. Some of what was virtual is back to being in-person. We also know that the decline in virtual event registrations isn’t a reflection of disinterest, but rather the reality that continuous learning and improvement requires real-world time. Work commute-dinner on the table-kids to practice-doctor’s appointment-time. As we transition to 2023, we will continue to offer a full calendar of virtual events. We will also be developing new ways to engage with the Center and our learning materials. We invite you to register and share the Center’s offering with your friends, families, and organizations. On behalf of the Center’s leadership team, we warmly wish you Happy Holidays and a joyous New Year. In Peace, Paul S. Bracy, Founder & President The Dock C. Bracy Center for Human Reconciliation

Live Interactive Event Wednesday, January 18, 2023, 7-9 p.m. EST You’re invited! Join others committed to standing up for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) at the inaugural event of the Dock C. Bracy Center Let’s Talk Series. On Wednesday, January 18, 2023, 7-9 p.m. EST, nationally known DEI pioneers Laura L. Kangas and James O. Rodgers will share lessons learned from a lifetime of helping others to become more inclusive. Based on their new book, Diversity Training that Generates Real Change; Inclusive Approaches that Benefit Individuals, Business, and Society (Berrett-Koehler, 2022), Laura and James will share both what led them to write this book and key learnings for facilitating real change in a wide variety of organizations. Always generous with their wisdom, their interactive talk will resonate with anyone who wants to support the creation of more diverse, inclusive, and equitable communities. Dr. James O. Rodgers is president and principal consultant of The Diversity Coach. He is recognized as a thought leader and a leading strategist in the field of diversity management, providing high-end executive coaching, DEI advice, and counsel to senior executive teams. Laura L. Kangas is a global DEI, organizational, and management development consultant, workshop and program designer, facilitator, speaker and writer. James and Laura have teamed up to write a masterful book, sharing the approach, techniques and wisdom that they have learned consulting to countless organizations and advising numerous leaders. Although addressed most directly to those responsible for DEI training in organizations, Diversity Training that Generates Real Change speaks to anyone who cares about DEI and wants to facilitate real change in their organization, community or life. The Center has chosen this event to kick off its Let’s Talk Series because Laura’s and James’s head, heart and hands approach to DEI aligns so closely with that of the Center. In fact, in their book they quote the Center’s founder, Paul S. Bracy, as pointing out to groups that, although “the ‘shaming and blaming’ game may temporarily make some people feel better” . . . “We were all born into this, none of us created this, our job is to understand it and fix it.” Join us via Zoom on January 18, 2023, 7 – 9 p.m. EST, for an interactive event to learn tested ways to better understand and fix our organizations and communities. You’re sure to leave pondering new DEI wisdom that helps you to more effectively use your head, heart and hands to help achieve a more just and more inclusive world. Register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lets-talk-series-diversity-training-that-generates-real-change-tickets-481527671227?aff=website.

An Interactive Event “Diversity Training that Generates Real Change; Inclusive Approaches that Benefit Individuals, Business, and Society” FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 5, 2022 Winchester, MA – The Dock C. Bracy Center for Human Reconciliation today announced the inaugural event of the Let’s Talk Series. On Wednesday, January 18, 2023, 7-9 p.m. EST, nationally known Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) pioneers Laura L. Kangas and James O. Rodgers will share lessons learned from a lifetime of helping others to become more inclusive. Based on their new book, Diversity Training that Generates Real Change; Inclusive Approaches that Benefit Individuals, Business, and Society (Berrett-Koehler, 2022), Laura and James will share both what led them to write this book and key learnings for facilitating real change in a wide variety of organizations. Always generous with their wisdom, their interactive talk will resonate with anyone who wants to support the creation of more diverse, inclusive, and equitable communities. “We are honored to have Laura and James join us for our inaugural Let’s Talk Series event. Their approach to DEI aligns so closely with that of the Center and our shared vision.” -- Paul S. Bracy, Founder and President Join us via Zoom on January 18, 2023, 7 – 9 p.m. EST, for an interactive event to learn tested ways to better understand and transform our organizations and communities. Registration is required for this interactive event. Please register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lets-talk-series-diversity-training-that-generates-real-change-tickets-481527671227?aff=pr About the Dock C. Bracy Center for Human Reconciliation The Dock C. Bracy Center for Human Reconciliation is committed to human reconciliation and the eradication of racism and other forms of human oppression. Our work focuses on healing the internal emotional and cognitive harms that have allowed racism to continue to thrive in our society. We support the efforts of many other groups and individuals by providing opportunities for learning and self-reflection so that strategies to eradicate racism can become more successful. Additional information about the Center can be found by visiting the website and by following @dcbcenter. Dock C. Bracy Center for Human Reconciliation Website: http://www.dcbcenter.org Twitter: https://twitter.com/dcbcenter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dockcbracycenter Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dcbcenter LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/company/dcbcenter TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@dcbcenter YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEWo3ofiX7CdQDzHUsn3N2Q ###

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Reading for Understanding: Monthly Virtual Book Discussion The Center’s Reading for Understanding monthly book discussions are free and have two requirements: Read the book and make time for the discussion. Virtual small group book discussion of "The Purpose of Power: How We Come Together When We Fall Apart" by Alicia Garza. Please purchase and read/listen to "The Purpose of Power: How We Come Together When We Fall Apart" by Alicia Garza before our virtual meeting on Wednesday, November 23, 2022, 7-9pm Eastern Standard Time. "An essential guide to building transformative movements to address the challenges of our time, from one of the country's leading organizers and a co-creator of Black Lives Matter." Source: https://www.mahoganybooks.com/9780525509684 Please purchase and read/listen to "The Purpose of Power: How We Come Together When We Fall Apart" by Alicia Garza before our virtual meeting on Wednesday, November 23, 2022, 7-9pm Eastern Standard Time. Register today at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/225859159827 Reading for Understanding Monthly virtual book discussions hosted by the Dock C. Bracy Center for Human Reconciliation As a learning organization, the Dock C. Bracy Center for Human Reconciliation seeks to provide opportunities to promote understanding and empathy. Book discussions provide participants with a shared experience and an opportunity to engage with others. The Center’s Reading for Understanding monthly book discussions are free and have two requirements: Read the book and make time for the discussion. What should a participant expect? Participants should expect an email with a read-ahead presentation and meeting credentials the Monday preceding the event. All book discussions are two hours and use Zoom breakout rooms to create small discussion groups. We start together as a large group (7-7:10pm), briefly return to a large group at the half-way point (7:50-8pm) and conclude as a large group (8:40-9pm). Virtual doors open at 6:45pm, unless otherwise noted. All times are Eastern Standard Time. Support black-owned or independent bookstores. Many black-owned and independent bookstores now offer shipping. Find a store in your area and shop in-person or online. Participants are encouraged to continue learning through the Center’s Eradicating Racism: A Path Forward learning series. About the Dock C. Bracy Center for Human Reconciliation The Dock C. Bracy Center is committed to human reconciliation and the eradication of racism and other forms of human oppression. Our work focuses on healing the internal emotional and cognitive harms that have allowed racism to continue to thrive in our society. We support the efforts of many other groups and individuals by providing opportunities for learning and self-reflection so that strategies to eradicate racism can become more successful. Additional information about the Center can be found by visiting the website and by following @dcbcenter. The Dock C. Bracy Center for Human Reconciliation Website: http://www.dcbcenter.org Twitter: https://twitter.com/dcbcenter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dockcbracycenter Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dcbcenter LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/company/dcbcenter

Question: What is white people’s role in ending white supremacy? FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 17, 2022 Winchester, MA – The Dock C. Bracy Center for Human Reconciliation today published the first We asked, you answered (#waya) report. The Center asked the question: What is white people's role in ending white supremacy? Between June 1, 2022 and July 28, 2022, 97 anonymous entries were received. This report examines the entries for emerging themes and proposed actions. “When a problem is complex and woven into the fabric of society like white supremacy ideology it’s important that many perspectives of both the issue and possible solutions are explored. Hopefully, this report will prompt you, if you haven’t already, to join us in this critically important work of creating a path to our shared vision.” – Paul S. Bracy, Founder & President We encourage the reader to review the unedited entries received and draw their own conclusions. Read, Comment and Share the Report: https://www.dcbcenter.org/post/question-what-is-white-people-s-role-in-ending-white-supremacy About the Dock C. Bracy Center for Human Reconciliation The Dock C. Bracy Center is committed to human reconciliation and the eradication of racism and other forms of human oppression. Our work focuses on healing the internal emotional and cognitive harms that have allowed racism to continue to thrive in our society. We support the efforts of many other groups and individuals by providing opportunities for learning and self-reflection so that strategies to eradicate racism can become more successful. Additional information about the Center can be found by visiting the website and by following @dcbcenter. Dock C. Bracy Center for Human Reconciliation Website: http://www.dcbcenter.org Twitter: https://twitter.com/dcbcenter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dockcbracycenter Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dcbcenter LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/company/dcbcenter TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@dcbcenter YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEWo3ofiX7CdQDzHUsn3N2Q ###

Eradicating Racism: A Path Forward FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 18, 2021 Winchester, MA – The Dock C. Bracy Center for Human Reconciliation today announced the 2023 schedule for the Eradicating Racism: A Path Forward learning series. “The Eradicating Racism: A Path Forward learning series provides an introduction to the Center, explores concepts critical to eradicating racism and creates a safe space for personal growth. The commitment requires making time for learning.” – Paul S. Bracy, Founder & President January 2023 Session 1: The Complexity of Systemic Racism, Thursday, January 19, 2023, 7-9pm EST (UTC-5) Session 2: The Notion of White Privilege, Thursday, January 26, 2023, 7-9pm EST (UTC-5) Session 3: The Personal Impact of Racism, Thursday, February 2, 2023, 7-9pm EST (UTC-5) Session 4: Finding Your Voice, Thursday, February 9, 2023, 7-9pm EST (UTC-5) Register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/468708097537 April 2023 Session 1: The Complexity of Systemic Racism, Thursday, April 13, 2023, 7-9pm EDT (UTC-4) Session 2: The Notion of White Privilege, Thursday, April 20, 2023, 7-9pm EDT (UTC-4) Session 3: The Personal Impact of Racism, Thursday, April 27, 2023, 7-9pm EDT (UTC-4) Session 4: Finding Your Voice, Thursday, May 4, 2023, 7-9pm EDT (UTC-4) Register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/468722530707 September 2023 Session 1: The Complexity of Systemic Racism, Thursday, September 7, 2023, 12-2pm EDT (UTC-4) Session 2: The Notion of White Privilege, Thursday, September 14, 2023, 12-2pm EDT (UTC-4) Session 3: The Personal Impact of Racism, Thursday, September 21, 2023, 12-2pm EDT (UTC-4) Session 4: Finding Your Voice, Thursday, September 28, 2023, 12-2pm EDT (UTC-4) Register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/468735178537 October 2023 Session 1: The Complexity of Systemic Racism, Thursday, October 26, 2023, 12-2pm EDT (UTC-4) Session 2: The Notion of White Privilege, Thursday, November 2, 2023, 12-2pm EDT (UTC-4) Session 3: The Personal Impact of Racism, Thursday, November 9, 2023, 12-2pm EST (UTC-5) Session 4: Finding Your Voice, Thursday, November 16, 2023, 12-2pm EST (UTC-5) Register at:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/468741276777 If you or your organization are interested in participating, please register at: https://www.dcbcenter.org/events. What should a participant expect? The Eradicating Racism: A Path Forward learning series with a suggested donation of $100. Estimated time commitment for the entire series including the readings and videos (pre-work for each session) is approximately 16 hours. The learning series provides an introduction to the Dock C. Bracy Center’s understanding and approach to eradicating racism. Sessions include videos, articles, small group discussions and short presentations designed with adult learning concepts. Participants are expected to attend all four 2-hour sessions, one evening weekly for four consecutive weeks. Each session includes an introduction packet, to be completed in advance of the session, which provides participants a common experience to enhance small group discussions and complements the Center’s presentations. Following completion of the learning series participants will have the opportunity to continue their learning through the Finding Your Voice Program. What are the goals of the learning series? Participants have the opportunity for dialogue about the complexity of racism in a safe learning environment with other concerned people. Participants understand the Center’s approach to eradicating racism. Participants become part of the Center’s Finding Your Voice Program. ​ If you are interested in completing the Eradicating Racism: A Path Forward Learning Series, please register at: https://www.dcbcenter.org/events. About the Dock C. Bracy Center for Human Reconciliation The Dock C. Bracy Center for Human Reconciliation is committed to human reconciliation and the eradication of racism and other forms of human oppression. Our work focuses on healing the internal emotional and cognitive harms that have allowed racism to continue to thrive in our society. We support the efforts of many other groups and individuals by providing opportunities for learning and self-reflection so that strategies to eradicate racism can become more successful. Additional information about the Center can be found by visiting the website and by following @dcbcenter. Dock C. Bracy Center for Human Reconciliation Website: http://www.dcbcenter.org Twitter: https://twitter.com/dcbcenter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dockcbracycenter Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dcbcenter LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/company/dcbcenter TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@dcbcenter YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEWo3ofiX7CdQDzHUsn3N2Q ###

There are 30 seats per learning series. If you can commit to attending all four sessions, please register below. Eradicating Racism: A Path Forward is a learning series of four two-hour sessions with the goal of assisting individuals to eradicate racism. Join us Thursday, January 19, 2023 at 7pm EST (UTC-5) for our first of four two-hour learning sessions. Eradicating Racism: A Path Forward What are the goals of the learning series? Participants have the opportunity for dialogue about the complexity of racism in a safe learning environment with other concerned people. Participants understand the Center’s approach to eradicating racism. Participants become part of the Center’s Finding Your Voice Program. ​What should a participant expect? The Eradicating Racism: A Path Forward learning series with a suggested donation of $100*. Estimated time commitment for the entire series including the readings and videos (pre-work for each session) is approximately 16 hours. The learning series provides an introduction to the Dock C. Bracy Center’s understanding and approach to eradicating racism. Sessions include videos, articles, small group discussions and short presentations designed with adult learning concepts. Participants are expected to attend all four 2-hour sessions, one evening weekly for four consecutive weeks. Each session includes an introduction packet, to be completed in advance of the session, which provides participants a common experience to enhance small group discussions and complements the Center’s presentations. Following completion of the learning series participants will have the opportunity to continue their learning through the Finding Your Voice Program. We ask participants to commit to all four sessions: Session 1: The Complexity of Systemic Racism, Thursday, January 19, 2023, 7-9pm EST (UTC-5) Session 2: The Notion of White Privilege, Thursday, January 26, 2023, 7-9pm EST (UTC-5) Session 3: The Personal Impact of Racism, Thursday, February 2, 2023, 7-9pm EST (UTC-5) Session 4: Finding Your Voice, Thursday, February 9, 2023, 7-9pm EST (UTC-5) Registration closes Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at 7pm EST (UTC-5). For questions or feedback, contact the Dock C. Bracy Center for Human Reconciliation. PLEASE NOTE: You need only to register for the Thursday, January 19, 2023 session – the first of four sessions. Please register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/eradicating-racism-a-path-forward-tickets-468709983177 * We hope that you will consider making a donation of $100 to help cover the costs of the 4-session learning series. If this creates financial hardship, feel free to donate an amount that is appropriate for you — no one will be turned away due to inability to pay. Likewise, if you’d like to donate a bit more to help cover the cost of another participant, we would be very grateful! __ I am donating the suggested amount of $100 __ I cannot donate $100, but would like to donate ___ to help cover costs. __ I am making an additional donation of ___ to help cover costs for others. #dcbcenter #racism #series #socialjustice #white_privilege #racism_and_mental_health #racism_awareness #race_discussion #racism_discussion #learning_series #eradicating_racism #antiracism #parenting #health_and_wellness