Cultural and Religious Experience

October 14-November 4

Recalling freedom, the Praise House Project invites the Emory community to examine history while encouraging historic and cultural preservation as acts of repair within the context of race, diversity, equity and inclusion. On October 19, artist and activist Charmaine Minniefield returns to campus for an evening celebration of the Praise House Project at Emory, the culmination of her multi-year engagement with the Emory community. Opening the following day, the Praise House Project public art installation will remain on campus through December 15. During its time on campus, the Praise House will be open Fridays through Sundays, from 12-5 p.m. Visitors may also come on Wednesdays and Thursdays during the same times, but reservations are required.

Special events:

• Praise House Project at Emory preview (part of the public art festival Elevate Atlanta), October 14 and 15, 12-5 p.m., Glenn Memorial United Methodist Church grounds 
• The Beat: A Ring Shout and community freestyle cypher, Oct. 14 at 4 p.m., Glenn Memorial United Methodist Church, Fellowship Hall
• Ring Shout Workshop for students, Oct. 15 at 2 p.m., Woodruff PE Center, open to students only, reservations required
• Opening Celebration of the Praise House Project at Emory, Oct. 19 at 7 p.m., Glenn Memorial United Methodist Church, Glenn Auditorium
• Genealogy Workshop with the Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society, Oct. 28 at 1 p.m., Robert W. Woodruff Library, Jones Room
• Sankofa: Conjuring Freedom, a ring shout roundtable discussion with African American Studies faculty, Nov. 2 at 3:30 p.m., Cannon Chapel
• Student Day at the Praise House, Nov. 4 at 2 p.m., Glenn Memorial United Methodist Church Grounds

A number of groups provide opportunities for faculty, staff, and learners to celebrate who they are.

School of Medicine Affinity Groups:

LGBTQ+ Faculty Affinity Group

African American Women Collaborative Faculty Affinity Group

Emory Alliance for Women in Medicine and Science

Emory Medical Alliance

Student National Medical Association

Asian Pacific American Medical Student Association

Latin American Medical Student Association

Latina/o/x Faculty Affinity Group

Alliance of Health Professionals

AAPI Medical Faculty Association

Emory Employee Resource Groups:

Emory Black Employee Network

Emory Pride Employee Network