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Institute for Healing Racism


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.  Our first Institute attracted highly visible business leaders that were moved to action.  Chamber members committed to utilizing the program beginning with the top leadership in their organizations.  Currently more than 1,600 persons have completed a Chamber Institute for Healing Racism program.  Read more... 

 

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Read testimonials from individuals that have gone through the  Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce Institute for Healing Racism Program.  Read more...

 

Get Connected

map funInstitute for Healing Racism Alumni are invited to join the new Multiracial Association of Professionals (MAP) interactive online community website at www.map-gr.com.  This website is designed to connect professionals that are interested in expanding their multiracial network.

 

CLICK HERE to join the MAP online community!

 


 Registration

To register for an upcoming Institute, complete and return the downloadable form below.

PDF Document2009 Registration Form.   

 

Want to learn more?

For more information, contact Latricia Trice, Diversity Initiatives & Programs Coordinator, at 616.771.0332.

Program Sponsorship Provided by

 BCBS of Michigan

IHR *Spring 2009

THURSDAYS: 7:30 - 10:00 a.m.

April 16, 23, 30; May 7, 14, 21, 28 and June 4, 11, 18

Location: St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 134 N. Division 

*Please note: No sessions will be held during the week of Memorial Day.

 

IHR Fall 2009

TUESDAYS: 7:30 - 10:00 a.m.

September 8, 15, 22, 29; October 6, 13, 20, 27 and November 3, 10

Location: Steelcase University Learning Center, 901 44th St. SE

 

FACING RACISM

February 5 - 6
Location: Cascade Engineering, 3400 Innovation CT. SE

 

April 23 - 24
Location: Cascade Engineering, 3400 Innovation CT. SE


June 11 - 12
Location: Varnum, Riddering, Schmidt & Howlett LLP, 333 Bridge Street, N.W.

 

September 24 - 25
Location: Fifth Third Bank , 1830 East Paris

 

November 5 - 6
Location: Cascade Engineering, 3400 Innovation CT. SE

 

Cancellation and Transfer Policy:

Cancellations made less than 10 days before the start date will not be refunded. Cancellations received 20 -11 days prior to start will be refunded, less a 20% processing fee. In addition, transfer requests must be submitted two weeks prior to the program date.