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2024 Donation Drive: How Can You Help Make a Difference?

As we kick off our 2024 donation drive, we are reaching out to our community for support. No amount is too small, and every contribution...

Your Donation Impact, Doubled

#SupportNonProfits #RacialJustice #CommunityAction #DonateToday #EqualityForAll #SocialImpact #EndRacism #501c3 #GiveBack #NonProfitOrg...

Let’s Talk Series: Saving Democracy in the Short- and Long-Term

Speaker: David Pepper, Lawyer, Writer, Political Activist, Former Elected Official and Adjunct Professor FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:...

“What does democracy mean to you?” Project Entries

Youth Division "I believe Democracy is freedom of speech. This illustrates that anyone has the right to vote." – Austin T., Age 12 "We...

“What does democracy mean to you?” Project Launch Event

Inspire Artistic Expression, Encourage Critical Thinking and Fundraise – Social engagement with #wddmty FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday,...

A sincere thank you.

I need you to know what D.J. did. The work we do comes at a cost. We often feel overwhelmed and unheard. Lost in a world of noise, trying...

Let's Talk Series: The Arrival of the First Africans in America to their Descendants in the Revolutionary War

Speaker: Ric Murphy, Educator, Historian, Lecturer, and Award Winning Author FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, January 30, 2024 Boston, MA...

Let's Talk Series: The White Power Movement: Its History, Threat and What You Can Do About It

Speaker: Julie Farnam, National Security & Intelligence Expert, Author of “Domestic Darkness” FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, January 30,...

Announcing 2024 Book Discussion Series Selection & Celebrating Black-Owned Bookstores

Reading for Understanding: Free Monthly Virtual Book Discussions to Promote Reading, Ongoing Learning and Critical Conversations FOR...

🦃 Thanksgiving is just around the corner! Secure your spot at our Thanksgiving event...

BORROW buy READ listen register to DISCUSS "The Other Slavery." Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/342448250937 #IndigenousHeritage...

Let's Talk Series: Shortcuts, Stereotypes, and Preparedness in the Brain

Speaker: Chantel Prat Ph. D., Professor and Author of The Neuroscience of You FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, October 23, 2023 Winchester,...

Building a Better World: Donate to the Dock C. Bracy Center for Human Reconciliation

In a world marked by division, inequality, and social injustice, the Dock C. Bracy Center for Human Reconciliation (the Center) hopes to...

From the President

What do you say, what do you write at times like this unspeakable tragedy that began on October 6, 2023, in Israel and Gaza? Here at the...

A personal note

Friend, Over the past three years, I have been honored to volunteer my time to help build a nonprofit organization with a stated mission...

2023 Fundraising Drive: Share Request

We have 13 days remaining in our fundraising drive and have raised 9.6% of our goal. We need your help. Dock C. Bracy Center Inc. is a...

Dock C. Bracy Center for Human Reconciliation Launches Transformative Fundraising Drive

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 6, 2023 Bridgewater, MA – The Dock C. Bracy Center for Human Reconciliation began its 2023 fundraising...

2023 Fundraising Drive

Friend, we have been doing the work in 2023. When 2023 closes, the Dock C. Bracy Center will have facilitated four Eradicating Racism: A...

Let's Talk Series: Social Justice Parenting

Speaker: Dr. Traci Baxley, Author presents Wednesday, October 18, 2023, 7-9pm EDT (UTC-4) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, July 20, 2023...

Let's Talk Series: Community Engagement – Activism, Organizing and What's In-between

Panelists: Amy Brooks (Oakland Mills Online), Erika Strauss Chavarria (Columbia Community Care), Troy Grant (Beyond Rhetoric), Amanda Lay...

Webinar Recording: Antisemitism is Everyone's Concern

Let's Talk Series by Dock C. Bracy Center for Human Reconciliation On Wednesday, April 19, 2023, 7-9 p.m. EDT, Cherie R. Brown, Founder &...

Courageous Conversations & Revolutionary Love

Finding My Voice: Randee Wilding You should know that I'm not a religious person. I wasn't raised in a particular faith tradition, other...

The Dock C. Bracy Center for Human Reconciliation supports 2023 Interfaith Dialog Series

Howard County, Maryland Courageous Conversations Begins February 7, 2023 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 20, 2023 Winchester, MA – The...

Power of One: Reverend Dock Columbus Bracy

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...

Power of One: In His Own Words

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...

Power of One: An Excerpt from "History of the American Negro and His Institutions" Georgia Edition

Rev. Dock Columbus Bracy, a successful Baptist minister residing at Buckhead, in Morgan county, though born a slave and confronted by...

Times change: a call to action

Greetings Friends, The Dock C. Bracy Center for Human Reconciliation has been living our shared vision. In 2022, 75 people completed our...

The Dock C. Bracy Center for Human Reconciliation Launches Let’s Talk Series

An Interactive Event “Diversity Training that Generates Real Change; Inclusive Approaches that Benefit Individuals, Business, and...

How are we doing?

We want to hear from you. Please let us know how the Center has impacted you.

We asked, you answered. #waya This is the report you wrote.

Question: What is white people’s role in ending white supremacy? FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 17, 2022 Winchester, MA – The Dock C....

The Dock C. Bracy Center for Human Reconciliation Announces 2023 Learning Series Schedule

Eradicating Racism: A Path Forward FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 18, 2021 Winchester, MA – The Dock C. Bracy Center for Human...

The Center's Statement on Antisemitism

Dock C. Bracy Center opposes any form of human oppression which includes antisemitism. Our position is that Jewish people and/or their...

2022 Fundraising Drive Update

Updated: Friday, September 23, 2022, 9am EDT We have 7 days remaining in our 2022 fundraising drive and we will reach our target amount...

No Cost Ways to Support the Center

Please consider helping us grow our #social media reach by doing one or more of the following: #Instagram: Follow us on Instagram...

Dock C. Bracy Center and AmazonSmile

Did you know that the Dock C. Bracy Center for Human Reconciliation, a #nonprofit participating in #AmazonSmile? Designate the Center as...

In conversation with Paul and Randee

In conversation with Paul S. Bracy, Founder & President and Randee Wilding, Chief Operating Officer.

You've been part of our journey.

Friend, we have been doing the work in 2022. When 2022 closes, the Dock C. Bracy Center will have facilitated nine Eradicating Racism: A...

Bridgewater Communities for Civil Rights (BCCR) Standout for Women's Rights

Paul S. Bracy, Sheila Bracy, and Sam Baumgarten making their voices heard with fellow members and friends of Bridgewater Communities for...

Celebrating Pride with Howard County Office of Human Rights & Equity

#HumansofHowardCounty Randee Wilding (he/him/his) and Josh, his husband of 21 years and a past Human Rights Commissioner, have been...

Randee Wilding, COO, Speaks at Linden-Linthicum United Methodist Church (LLUMC)

The following speech was delivered by Randee Wilding, Chief Operating Officer of the Dock C. Bracy Center for Human Reconciliation, on...

Paul S. Bracy, Founder of the Dock C. Bracy Center, Delivers Remarks at the Juneteenth Flag Raising

Bridgewater, Massachusetts Celebrates Juneteenth Photos Bridgewater Communities for Civil Rights (BCCR) standout highlighting Juneteenth....

Thank you, Howard County Office of Human Rights & Equity

On Tuesday, June 7, 2022, 12-1pm EDT (UTC-4), the Dock C. Bracy Center for Human Reconciliation participated in "Parenting with Pride"...

Community Spotlight: Bridgewater, Massachusetts

Photo by MARK JARRET CHAVOUS/THE ENTERPRISE Every member of our Finding Your Voice Program (FYVP) has taken the following personal...

Using Algorithms for Problem Solving

We've all heard about algorithms and how they affect what we see on social media. Some of you may have experience with crowdsourcing....

Announcing the 2023 Book Discussion Series Selection & Celebrating Black-Owned Bookstores

Reading for Understanding: Monthly Virtual Book Discussions FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 1, 2022 Marlborough, MA – The Dock C. Bracy...

Reading for Understanding is now on Goodreads

We're pleased to announce that our Reading for Understanding group is now on Goodreads. This supplements our monthly virtual events and...

Our Thoughts

Paul: It is with deep sadness that I write to you about my reactions to the mass killing in Buffalo NY at Tops Supermarket where 10...

Thank you, Howard County Office of Human Rights & Equity

On Tuesday, May 3, 2022, 12-1pm EDT (UTC-4), the Dock C. Bracy Center for Human Reconciliation participated in "Teaching Human Rights &...

Attending the 3rd Annual National Antiracist Book Festival

On Saturday, April 30, 2022, the Center attended the National Antiracist Book Festival #AntiracistBookfest, hosted by Boston University's...

Thank You, Bridgewater State University

On Tuesday, March 29, 2022, 6-7:30pm EDT (UTC-4), the Dock C. Bracy Center for Human Reconciliation presented to Bridgewater State...

Top 24: Reading for Understanding 2023

We asked — you voted from a list of 100 books. These are the Top 24 books selected for our 2023 Reading for Understanding monthly virtual...