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Needham HRC advances community programs: cross-town dialogue, human library, memorial art grant
Summary
The committee heard updates on a proposed cross-community dialogue series with neighboring human-rights groups, a human-library partnership with the public library, and a grant application for a memorial sculpture honoring enslaved and Indigenous people. Members also discussed needs-assessment models and school-equity coordination.
Committee members received several program updates and encouraged ongoing community engagement efforts.
Cross-community dialogue: Representatives reported a planning meeting with neighboring human-rights groups (Newton, Lexington, Watertown) and with two consultants from an organization described as "essential partners." The consultants recommended multiple sessions (two or more) with small-group breakout discussions; members said timing and format remain under development and recommended…
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