The Center For The Healing Of Racism

In 1989, an ethnically diverse group of individuals met in Houston, Texas, to discuss the impact of racism. The emphasis was on personal growth, healing, and the exploration of ways to heal racism. The group focused on the principle that racism violates the oneness of humanity. This group began to develop weekend workshops, including our Dialogue Racism workshop, to inform and overcome racial tensions and prejudices. The Center for Healing Racism is a grassroots organization. As our group started to grow and the members became more involved in studying and equipping themselves with the knowledge and skills necessary to reach out to the wider community, the scope of our project became bigger. Our Articles of Incorporation were approved by the State of Texas on November 17, 1992. A board of directors governs the organization and experienced directors manage its programs. Our non-profit organization based in Houston, Texas is dedicated to the healing of racism through education and e...