What is HIP?

The Healing in Practice (HIP) program is a collaborative initiative with our white accountability partners at Lost River Racial Justice (LRRJ) under the Black, Indigenous, and People of Color Thriving Network (BTN) at The Root Social Justice Center.

HIP brings together BIPOC individuals and white racial accountability partners from the larger community in a healing-centered space. Through multigenerational and multiracial events, HIP promotes social healing and mending, creating opportunities for connection, celebration, and shared growth. By centering BIPOC voices and experiences, HIP fosters an environment where participants can engage in meaningful interactions, celebrate diversity, and collectively work toward building stronger, more resilient communities.

Additionally, HIP encompasses the Ready Response Team (RRT), a vital component focused on providing immediate support and action in response to incidents affecting our communities, particularly serving BIPOC, QTBIPOC, and LGBTQIA+ individuals and families who face identity-based harassment, harm, or violence. The RRT equips members with the tools and training necessary for rapid and effective response, further embodying HIP's commitment to social justice and community empowerment.

For more information contact: HIP@therootsjc.org