This symposium seeks to explore the deep and lasting impacts of collective trauma across diverse communities and histories. The two-day event will bring together scholars, practitioners, and community advocates to engage in meaningful dialogue about the ongoing legacies of trauma rooted in racial injustice, genocide, systemic discrimination, and cultural erasure.

Participants will engage in workshops, panel discussions, and interactive sessions designed to create a collaborative environment for sharing insights and strategies for collective healing. The symposium aims to challenge dominant paradigms by addressing the ethical dimensions of trauma recovery, advocating for justice-oriented healing practices, and promoting a vision of solidarity and resilience that transcends individual and communal boundaries. By bringing together these varied perspectives, we seek to inspire actionable steps toward a more equitable and compassionate future for all communities impacted by collective trauma.

Activities Statement: The purpose of all UAB Institute for Human Rights (IHR) programs, activities, and endeavors is to foster collaboration, scholarly exchange, and academic learning related to human rights.