World of Wellesley

We are dedicated to making Wellesley, MA an inclusive community for all

Working collaboratively with other institutions and organizations to host events, projects and programs that will foster an anti-racist and anti-bias community where diversity, equity and inclusion are fully embraced

News

Wellesley Voted YES on Question 1 to Honor Indigenous Peoples Day

Town election results are in! Question 1 has passed. The community has voted and its voice is clear: the town of Wellesley stands in solidarity

March 3, 2021

Good Trouble and Lawyer’s Committee for Civil Rights Donation

Good Trouble: More Than Just a Day and a Call to Action was the theme for World of Wellesley’s 21st Annual Dr. Martin Luither King,

March 1, 2021

Response to Odessa Sanchez’s statements regarding World of Wellesley

In response to Odessa Sanchez’s recent Facebook post, repeated disparaging remarks about World of Wellesley, and testimony at the 2020 Annual Town Meeting, we would

February 19, 2021

Making the Invisible -> Visible: A Dialogue to Stop the Hate

Since the pandemic, there has been a surge in anti-Asian hate across the United States of America. These acts of hate have ranged from murder,

February 19, 2021

Upcoming Events

When the Land Speaks: An Untold History of Massachusetts and the Importance of Celebrating Indigenous Peoples Day

Date: September 29, 2021

Time: 7:00PM - 8:00PM

Location: Zoom

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The Committee for Indigenous Peoples Day Wellesley (WOW) and the Wellesley Public Library are excited to announce Wellesley’s first event to celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day this year! This virtual event will feature Larry Spotted Crow Mann of the Nipmuc tribe detailing the untold history of what is presently called Massachusetts and why Indigenous Peoples Day should be a national day of remembrance, education and celebration. Be sure to register in advance as spaces are limited!

Community Connections

"As the Wellesley Public Schools strives to model our core values and remain focused on embedding cultural proficiency and inclusiveness in our practice, it is critical to have a partner committed to this same goal for our broader Town community."

"As a key partner in this important effort, World of Wellesley helps us explore issues of diversity more closely, promotes conversation and education, and offers venues in which to examine difficult questions."

"The Wellesley Police Department is pleased to pledge our ongoing support to the World of Wellesley. Our officers and staff recognize and appreciate all the hard work that WOW does throughout the year."

"On behalf of the Wellesley Fire Rescue Department, I am honored to congratulate the World of Wellesley on continuing its mission of making Wellesley a welcoming community where diversity and inclusion are celebrated.

"The Chamber and our members deeply value the relationship with World of Wellesley and look forward to many more years of working together."

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Email
info@worldofwellesley.org

Phone
781-591-7133

Address
P.O. Box 812381
Wellesley, MA 02482

We as people who reside, work, and engage in Wellesley acknowledge this town is located on the traditional territory of the Massachusett and Nipmuc Tribes. Learn more about Native Land.