DIRE-Diversity, Inclusion, Racial Equity Committee virtual Mtg – 2.22.21
DIRE discusses proposal to gather community input; updates on conversations w/ interim WPD Chief Ziemba. DIRE advocates for seat on WPD Interim Chief Advisory Committee.
DIRE discusses proposal to gather community input; updates on conversations w/ interim WPD Chief Ziemba. DIRE advocates for seat on WPD Interim Chief Advisory Committee.
DIRE discussed DEI objectives, procedures in HR policy, community dialogue and resetting.
Heather Bruegel, Director of Cultural Studies, Stockbridge-Munsee Community, describes mission and partnership with DIRE Committee and Williamstown.
DIRE Comm. share New Years resolutions.. communication.. transparency.. SPEAK MORE-HONEST & TRUE.
Williams students Morgan Dauk & Katie Orringer present their research on the influence in Wtown of race & socioeconomics on the built environment. Archive newspaper headline: "STILL ANOTHER CROSS IS BURNED Klan Meeting Reported to Have Been Held in White Oaks Church." They offer how these historical patterns could be redressed through zoning bylaws that promote diversity & equity.