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Needham HRC reviews Race Day, Pride and Juneteenth activities; committee to send thank-you notes to police and select board
Summary
Committee members reported Race Day drew an estimated 75 people and praised expanded participation; they also noted the police department sold a commemorative pride patch benefitting a youth LGBTQ+ organization and confirmed Juneteenth ceremonies on the Town Common.
Committee members on June 12 reported on several recent and upcoming community events: Race Day, Pride activities and the Juneteenth ceremony.
Race Day: Members estimated Race Day attendance at about 75 people (attendees came and went) and singled out the dedication of a plaque in memory of Richard Frey as a highlight. The event drew broad community participation and support from several town groups including the historical society and Needham Diversity Initiative. Committee members said several select board members attended and that publicity from local media helped increase turnout.
Pride: Committee members noted a post from the Needham Police Department about a special pride patch available for purchase; proceeds were listed as supporting Bagley, described in the department post as an organization providing youth support (as recounted at the meeting). The committee agreed to send short thank-you notes to the select board and the police department recognizing visible support for LGBTQ+ inclusion.
Juneteenth: The committee confirmed a Juneteenth ceremony on Needham Town Common for June 19 at 9:30 a.m. Members said the town poet laureate and other readers will participate and that the committee will post event information to the committee’s social channels in advance.
Committee members assigned a volunteer to draft short thank-you messages to the select board and police department for their participation in Pride Month programming and noted that public recognition can help reinforce inclusion work.
