VIP Center to Host Gathering 'We Belong UK: Recognizing Racial Trauma'

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Sept. 29, 2016) — Today at noon in the private dining room at The 90, the Violence Intervention and Prevention Center (VIP Center) will host a gathering, "We Belong UK: Recognizing Racial Trauma." 

This gathering will be a time for the campus community to come together in solidarity with those impacted by racial trauma.

“Repeated exposure to race-based trauma takes a toll on us — individually and as a community," said VIP Center Director Rhonda Henry. "This will be an opportunity to connect as a community, learn how racial trauma is showing up on our campus and how we can support one another.”

If you are unable to attend, you may livestream the event at here. Livestreaming will begin at 12:15 p.m.

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