Healing our city, healing our w0rld
Minneapolis became known around the world following the murder of George Floyd in 2020. More recently, the January immigration raids brought fresh fear and uncertainty to many families, reminding us that the work of justice, reconciliation and belonging is far from complete. Yet beneath these headlines is another story—of communities choosing healing over hatred, relationship over division, and hope over despair. This gathering is an invitation not simply to visit Minneapolis, but to walk with those who continue that work.
BLACKSoNDAY
Observed annually BLACKSoNDAY invites people of every nation, culture, race, faith and Background to pause and unite as we remember those who lives that ended too soon and reaffirm a shared commitment to equal treatment for all! This Global observance was created by Marty K. Casey in May of 2020.
Healing our City, Healing our world
You are warmly invited to join us for Being Minneapolis: Healing Our City. Healing Our World, a sacred community gathering rooted in remembrance, healing, justice, peace, and the power of community to help restore our world.
We will begin on Saturday, August 8, at 10:30am at the intersection of Nicollet Avenue and 26th Street. Our Peace Walk takes us to George Floyd Square, where we will gather with local community. In the afternoon, we will visit community projects in North Minneapolis and learn from local leaders who are helping heal and transform the city from the ground up before having an early dinner together at the Indigenous Kitchen.
On Sunday, August 9, we will gather for the 7th annual BLACKSoNDAY, a day of community, reflection, speeches, music, healing, and shared purpose. This gathering will also be connected to a global broadcast, inviting people around the world to witness and participate in the healing message of Minneapolis.
REGISTER
Please fill out the form from this link so we can understand who hopes to attend and how to prepare with care. Your responses will help us plan for meals, transportation, homestays, accessibility needs, volunteer support, communications, and the Sunday gathering.
There are limited spaces available for homestays on the nights of August 7 and August 8. Homestays are not guaranteed, and organizers will follow up as availability becomes clear. If you plan to stay in a hotel, Airbnb, or VRBO, please be mindful of the distance from George Floyd Square and the gathering locations.
Participants are responsible for their own travel to and from Minneapolis, as well as transportation to and from the main gathering locations, unless group transportation is specifically arranged.
This is a community-supported gathering. Contributions help cover lunch, local transportation, bus rental, event logistics, your event t-shirt and support for the production Black SON Day. The suggested contribution is $150 per person. Donations may be sent to paypal@unity.earth All proceeds will support this gathering.
After you submit this form, organizers may follow up with additional details and confirmations.
Thank you for helping us prepare with care and for being part of this transfomational journey.