Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
‘Beloved Community’ workshops seek ongoing Lakewood support after pilot events
Summary
Dr. John Scott briefed Lakewood City Council May 19 on a series of ‘Beloved Community’ workshops for teens and adults; organizers asked the city to help sustain programming, provide multicultural, multigenerational spaces and consider ongoing funding or logistical support.
Lakewood — Dr. John Scott told the Lakewood City Council on May 19 that a series of workshops and a keynote event exploring the notion of ‘‘Beloved Community’’ drew volunteers, teens and adults and produced requests for ongoing city support and space.
Scott, who described his background in community leadership and education, said the events used theater, creative writing, movement and dialogue to help participants reflect on identity, healing and cross‑generational connection. He asked the city to consider backing more multi‑generational, interactive workshops and spaces where the practices could continue.
"We wanted to invite people to really think about their own relationship…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
