Join your friends and neighbors from the comfort of home as we discuss the state of racial belonging in the community. Are we making progress? What work do we have to do? What can we do to make our city stronger and more welcoming? Pour yourself a cup of tea and turn on your computer […]
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Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month!
Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated every year from September 15 – October 15. During this period, the cultures, histories, and contributions of Spanish-speaking Americans are celebrated. This group includes people whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central & South America. Hispanic Heritage Week was first observed in 1968, when President Lyndon Johnson […]
Massachusetts Center for the Book 2023 Reading Challenge: Your August Prompt
Have you chosen your book for the Massachusetts Center for the Book Reading Challenge August prompt? This month, our challenge is to read “a book in translation.” Luckily, if you’d like to read a book translated into English, I have some great options for you! My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante. This is the first […]
It’s Disability Pride Month!
July is the anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Originally signed just 33 years ago in 1990, the ADA is a federal civil rights law that “prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in everyday activities.” This yearly anniversary is a great time to celebrate and recognize the accomplishments, legacy, and […]