healing – Elbert Williams Voting Corner

April 3, 2026

Prayers Necessary

Our communities are carrying so much right now. In these times, we need space to come together—free from scripts or expectations—to find healing, solidarity, and connection. Whether you’re grieving, recovering, supporting others, or simply stretched thin by the weight of it all, you are welcome. Let’s hold space for one another in real community, with […]

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.

By Leslie

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, […]