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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 2021 Fundraiser

Date: 2021-01-18
Time: 00:00 - 00:00
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This year’s events are all virtual and FREE, but we invite you to join with World of Wellesley in taking action by making a voluntary contribution. All proceeds will go to the Lawyer's Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, an organization committed to "Good Trouble." If you would rather send a check, please mail to World of Wellesley, P.O. Box 812381, Wellesley, MA […]
2021-01-06

​MLK Virtual “Breakfast” 2021

Date: 2021-01-18
Time: 00:00 - 00:00
Location: Online Event
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Join in a community multi-generational and multi-racial discussion where you are invited to engage in small and large groups for brave conversations about Dr. King’s speech, “The Other America,” and its relevance to the challenges we all continue to face today. Most importantly, we will discuss actions we can individually and collectively do to bring about change. Wellesley Public School […]
2021-01-06

MLK Day Family Story Time

Date: 2021-01-18
Time: 00:00 - 00:00
Location: Online Event
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This virtual event is designed for children and families of all ages to listen together to Vitamin D and Me, an amazing story of how and why human beings have different color skin tones. From dark brown to light, human beings and our evolution have an amazing story to tell and it's all here to learn […]
2021-01-06

Good Trouble Short Story Book Group (Grades 8-12)

Date: 2021-01-18
Time: 00:00 - 00:00
Location: Online Event
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Students in Grades 8-12 will engage in a text-based discussion focused on recognizing and combating racism not only in their communities, but also within themselves. The ultimate goal of the session is to commit to Good Trouble by continuing the conversation beyond the Dr. King holiday and committing to meaningful action beyond the day. The Good Trouble: Book […]
2021-01-06

Housing In Wellesley: Our Past, Our Future, Our Values

Date: 2021-01-14
Time: 00:00 - 00:00
Location: Online Event
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Join us for a community discussion with:  Jennifer Raitt, the Director of Planning and Community Development for the  Town of Arlington, Massachusetts, and   Don McCauley, Wellesley’s Planning Director.     Jennifer has served local, regional, state, and national housing, community development, and planning organizations and she recently became a Climate Reality Leader with the Climate Reality […]
2020-12-10

At My Neighbors Table: What Would Our Communities Look Like If We Valued Our Essential Workers?

Date: 2020-12-13
Time: 00:00 - 00:00
Location: Online Event
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The discussion will focus on how Covid 19 has highlighted the racial and economic disparities affecting the essential workforce. We will explore who are essential workers and why there are high levels of inequity in how we value and compensate different groups of essential workers. We are planning to have two presenters: Smriti Rao who […]
2020-12-10

Good Trouble: 30-Day Countdown to MLK DAY 2021

Start date: 2020-12-19
End date: 2021-01-17
Time: 00:00 - 00:00
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This program is still running, there's still time to register until January 17, 2021.  Please scroll down to see the program lineup for January 18th- MLK Day Good Trouble:  More Than Just a Day - A call to action  Join the GOOD TROUBLE:  30 DAY COUNTDOWN  from December 19th - January 17th RSVP today and beginning […]
2020-12-10

“Praying Town” Film and Discussion

Date: 2020-08-20
Time: 00:00 - 00:00
Location: Zoom
“Praying Town” is a documentary that explores the history of Natick’s Praying Indians tribe from the 1630’s to the Civil War. We will watch part one of the film will be followed by facilitated dialogue and discussion. Everyone is welcome and invited to continue to learn our history and deepen our understanding about the origins […]
2020-12-07

From Smallpox to COVID-19: Microbes, Hate, and History

Date: 2020-07-29
Time: 00:00 - 00:00
Location: Zoom
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From smallpox and measles, to cholera, dysentery, and tuberculosis, Indigenous peoples have suffered disproportionate loss of life from disease since European settlers began to trade with them and later occupy their land. The novel coronavirus has impacted Indigenous peoples with a familiar ferocity, flagging their perennial lack of good jobs, housing, and healthcare. Join a […]
2020-12-07

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