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About Healing Racism

Many in the Greater Springfield area believe that racism continues to afflict us and has an impact on our businesses, neighborhoods, schools and interpersonal relationships. A process that facilitates an understanding of the root causes and effects of racism, and the institutional nature of racism, will allow for the building of a better and more equitable community.

A growing number of individuals within our community believe that such a sustained process, supported by leadership within the community, can serve as a catalyst to overcome the impact of racism and advance our community and the region’s diverse population. This has led to the establishment of the Healing Racism Institute of Pioneer Valley, guided by a diverse group of individuals representing all sectors in the community, serving on the HRIPV Steering Committee.


The Institute’s signature program is its two-day Healing Racism sessions, which provide a safe environment to learn about the impact of racism on our nation and community in a process that is engaging and transformative.

Our Mission

The mission of the Healing Racism Institute of Pioneer Valley (HRIPV) is to build racism-free communities, organizations and institutions.  HRIPV is guided by a diverse group of individuals who believe that facilitating a sustained process of understanding the root causes and impact of racism can serve as a catalyst to overcome the historic and ongoing impact of racism on our society. 

Our Vision

Our vision is a community where everyone has the tools, structure and support necessary to foster inclusivity, respect and resilience. We believe this will build a harmonious and vibrant region that provides equal opportunity for all.

Our Team

Heshima Moja, Facilitator

Heshima Moja is a dynamic Bassist, Vocalist, Composer, and Cultural Arts Presenter, who walks in a world where music, art and scholarship intersect. He is heavily guided in his work by the influences of Black Classical Music(often termed jazz), orchestral music, Afro-Cuban Rumba, Hip Hop, The Music of the Arab world, Sufi Music, Ghazals, Indian Classical Music, as well as other musical forms from throughout the African Diaspora, the work of James Baldwin, Eugenio Maria de Hostos, Gaye Theresa Johnson, Fernando Ortiz, Juan Flores, Maria Theresa Linares Savio, Steven Biko. Heshima believes that art should be used as a tool to aid in the development of critical consciousness and to inspire people to imagine new ways of being in the world.

Healing Racism Institute of Pioneer Valley Board of Directors

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