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SUMMARY:Sunday Salon: Slavery in Massachusetts
DESCRIPTION:Friends Program – Public Historian Dr. Kyera Singleton : Slavery in Massachusetts\nSUNDAY\, FEBRUARY 8 • 2:00—3:30 PM\nLibrary Community Room • Needham Free Public Library\n1139 Highland Avenue\, Needham\, MA\, 02494 \n\nPublic Historian Dr. Kyera Singleton : Slavery in Massachusetts  \nIn the 19th century\, Massachusetts was known as the heart of the abolitionist movement. However\, in the 17th and 18th century\, slavery was a huge component of Massachusetts society and its growing economy. \nDr. Kyera Singleton\, executive director of the Royall House and Slave Quarters in Medford\, will discuss how the myth making around the American Revolution has obscured the history of slavery in Massachusetts. The talk will focus on the stories of those enslaved in places such as Boston and outlying areas like Medford and Needham before gradual abolition in Massachusetts due to a court decision in 1783. \nA public history scholar\, Dr. Singleton holds a Ph.D. from the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor in the Department of American Culture. She is currently a Postdoctoral Fellow for the Slavery\, Colonialism\, and their Legacies Project at Tufts University. She has held prestigious academic fellowships at Harvard and Emory Universities\, among other institutions. She is a member of the City of Boston’s Commemoration Commission and the Massachusetts Special Commission on the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution. \nThis Program is sponsored by the Friends of the Needham Public Library. Registration is required.
URL:https://needhamlocal.org/event/sunday-salon-slavery-in-massachusetts/
LOCATION:Needham Public Library Community Room\, 1139 Highland Avenue\, Needham\, MA\, 02494\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Diversity, Equity & Inclusion,Friends of The Needham Public Library,Needham Public Library,On Our Minds
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SUMMARY:Forum on Immigration
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URL:https://needhamlocal.org/event/forum-on-immigration/
LOCATION:Center at the Heights\, 300 Hillside Avenue\, Needham Heights\, MA\, 02492\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Diversity, Equity & Inclusion,Municipal Organizations,On Our Minds
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SUMMARY:Race Amity Day 2025
DESCRIPTION:Needham Celebrates Race Amity Day\nand the\nDedication of the Richard Fry Plaque\nThis event is being held rain or shine. Enjoy food\, crafts\, and live music.\nRace Amity celebrates the friendships between people of different races and cultures\, and recognizes the collaborations which advance equity and social justice. Everyone welcome! \nSponsored by the Needham Diversity Initiative\, Needham Human Rights Committee\, Green Needham\, and the Needham History Center.\nMore information at NeedhamDiversity.org.
URL:https://needhamlocal.org/event/race-amity-day-2025/
LOCATION:Avery Field\, 355 Webster Street\, Needham\, MA\, 02494\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Diversity, Equity & Inclusion,Needham History Center & Museum,On Our Minds,Town Celebrations & Events
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SUMMARY:Community Conversations on Race
DESCRIPTION:“Community Conversations on Race” workshop\, “Becoming an Inclusive Community\,” will be held on Thursday\, May 22nd from 6:30-8:45 pm in the Community Room at the Needham Free Public Library. \nFood and refreshments will be served at 6:30 pm with the program beginning at 6:45 pm. The workshop will be facilitated and will involve some small group interaction. All are welcome (ages 16+)! Space is limited and registration is encouraged to help with planning. Please register here. \nThis event is put on in partnership by the Town of Needham\, Needham Public Schools\, Needham Human Rights Committee\, and the Needham Resilience Network. It is a continuation of efforts working towards the Town’s vision statement for racial equity.
URL:https://needhamlocal.org/event/community-conversations-on-race/
LOCATION:Needham Public Library Community Room\, 1139 Highland Avenue\, Needham\, MA\, 02494\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Diversity, Equity & Inclusion,Municipal Organizations,On Our Minds,Town Boards
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