Grief – Elbert Williams Voting Corner

A square graphic featuring a newspaper clipping on the left with the headline “George Floyd’s family and psychologists help name the wound” alongside another article titled “Blatant contempt for Jewish law, basic moral decency, and peace.” On the right side, text reads: “Community: A Reflection on Racial Healing” by Leslie McGraw, Founder of Elbert Williams Voting Corner. At the top, a gold banner says, “Takeaways from a powerful panel featuring George Floyd’s family and top psychologists discussing racial trauma. Read More on the Blog!” At the bottom, it notes, “Original Print: September, 2025, Reprint Courtesy of Washtenaw Jewish News.” A small box with “NEW POST” in bold letters appears on the bottom left.

September 1, 2025

African American History, Community, Injustice, Justice, Life, Personal, Resources, Social Justice

Naming the Wound, Finding the Healing

What happens when lived grief meets clinical wisdom? At the Ann Arbor District Library, George Floyd’s family and leading psychologists gathered for a powerful evening of truth-telling, resilience, and racial healing. From personal loss to the psychology of racial trauma, the panel revealed how turning pain into purpose demands not only courage—but also community, love, […]