Anti-racism groups from suburbs come together
Individuals and groups doing anti-racism work in mostly white suburbs will be holding a convening on Saturday, April 28 from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church, 645 Main Street in Melrose. The event, jointly sponsored by Community Change, Inc. and the Winchester Multicultural Network, seeks to foster collaboration, share resources, and create a greater capacity for movement building.
“Whether you are part of a group already engaged in anti-racism work or an individual who wants to start an effort or connect to an existing one, you are welcome” says Sandy Thompson, a board member of the Multicultural Network and member of the planning group.
“Whether you are part of a group already engaged in anti-racism work or an individual who wants to start an effort or connect to an existing one, you are welcome” says Sandy Thompson, a board member of the Multicultural Network and member of the planning group. The day will kick off with a keynote, followed by workshops and a panel discussion. Keynote Speaker George Lakey, a master trainer, organizer, and author, will reflect on his six decades as an activist using non-violent direct action and his successes with targeting government and corporate decision makers to change real policies and practices. Lakey was named “Peace Educator of the Year” in 2010 by the National Peace and Justice Studies Association and published his most recent book, Viking Economics: How the Scandinavians got it right and how we can too, in 2016. The day will kick off with a keynote, followed by workshops and a panel discussion. Keynote Speaker George Lakey, a master trainer, organizer, and author, will reflect on his six decades as an activist using non-violent direct action and his successes with targeting government and corporate decision makers to change real policies and practices. Lakey was named “Peace Educator of the Year” in 2010 by the National Peace and Justice Studies Association and published his most recent book, Viking Economics: How the Scandinavians got it right and how we can too, in 2016.