“One Nation Working Together, for Justice and Equity Everywhere” Berkshire NAACP Branch membership, donation, more info here: naacpberkshires.org
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First Congregational Church & Greylock Together will hold weekly anti-racism vigils Fridays at 5:00pm at Field Park into the fall
Organizers hope: “In addition to mourning & reflection, it’s an opportunity to recommit ourselves to the work of confronting white supremacy & changing our community so it’s a place where all people can thrive.”
Spring Street to open to Pedestrians only from 4-10pm on Sat., June 27 –Closed to cars 4-10pm.
The Town will experiment with opening Spring St. to pedestrians 4:00-10:o0pm, Sat., June 27. The goal is to create a safe outdoor space for everyone to enjoy. We encourage restaurants to set up outdoor table service, retailers to put out hanging racks, & businesses to take advantage of this opportunity to think outside their storefront. […]
Milne Library offers LIBRARY TAKEOUT..go to milnelibrary.org
Milne Public Library announces option to: 1) order your book online 2) drive up to tent 3) find your bag 4) grab & go & READ a real BOOK! milnelibrary.org
A Community Event in support of Black Lives Matter: Sat, June 20, 2-5pm downtown N. Adams
Please join us to rally in support of black lives in the northern Berkshires and hear from members of our community of ways to support change locally. This is a family event. *Please wear masks, bring hand sanitizer & keep a safe distance. A Community Event in support of Black Lives Matter June 20, 2 – […]
Celebrate Juneteenth online at 4:00pm– youtube.com/NAACP
June 19th from 4-6pm celebrate Juneteenth Black Family Reunion live on youtube.com/NAACP.
“Policing of Black People in Public Spaces: An Old Trend That Legislation Has the Power to Stop – 7pm, Wed, June 17
Join Roberta McCulloch-Dews for this online talk. Free & online: pre-registration required. She presents the historical framework surrounding the policing of black Americans in the United States; explores the role of bias; & highlights how legislation can play a major part in addressing discriminatory behavior. Presented by Berkshire Community College & OLLI. Roberta McCulloch-Dews is the Director […]
B’shire NAACP: Invest In Pittsfield – Pittsfield Police Department Budget Transparency
B’shire NAACP invites the public to participate/watch at 7pm, Mon, 6/15 the Pittsfield City Council budget Hearing: “As residents and stakeholders in the City of Pittsfield, we want the funding and tools to invest in a just, healthy, and safe future for Pittsfield. We need to justly, ethically and responsibly invest our city budget in […]
Dismantling Systemic Racism in Law Enforcement: 6pm, Fri, June 12 streaming live w/ Sen. Markey
Dismantling Racism in Law Enforcement: streaming on: edmarkey.com/live Join B’shire NAACP Branch President Dennis Powell; Shirley Edgerton, Cultural Proficiency Coach for the Pittsfield Public School System & B’shire NAACP Executive Committee; Whitney Battle-Baptiste, UMASS W.E.B. Du Bois Center Director; Trevor Baptiste, Former Amherst Regional School District Chairperson
“Collective Community Discussion” – if you missed it at 10am, Mon, June 8 – on MG YouTube Meeting channel
Click here for questions/responses on white fragility, Ty Jackson calls for honest & open conversation about what our truth is here, W’town & Lanesborough Police Chiefs, Town Manager Jason Hoch on “framing the conversation” … MG School District Administrators, MCLA educators met at 10:00am Monday, June 8 via Zoom.