Location
The YWCA Boston will be hosting a Stand Against Racism by hosting a screening of the documentary "What Makes Me White" byt filmmaker Aimee Sands from 1:20- 1:20 with a Q&A session with the filmmaker after the screening. From 1:40 to 2:15 there will be a facilitated discussion of the film.
There are also many public stands all over the Boston area. They include:
The Town of Arlington
Date/Start/End:Friday, April 30, 2010: 7:30 PM to 9:45 PMDate/Start/End:Saturday, May 1, 2010: 11 AM to 1 PMDate/Start/End:Sunday, May 2, 2010: 7:30 PM to 9 PMPrivate/Public:PublicOther Information:Encouraging participation by various town committees, communities of faith, places of business, and individuals. All are welcome. We have planned 3 events.
� Freedom Writers Movie Showing
Friday, April 30th; 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 7:15 p.m.
Arlington High School Auditorium, 869 Mass. Ave.
Freedom Writers (2007) PG-13. While her at-risk students are reading classics like The Diary of Anne Frank, a young teacher (Hilary Swank) asks them to keep journals about their troubled lives and apply history's lessons to break the cycle of violence and despair that threatens their futures. Scott Glenn, Imelda Staunton and Patrick Dempsey co-star in this moving drama based on real-life California educator Erin Gruwell's unorthodox methods. Movie is based on the book "The Freedom Writers diary: how a teaacher and 150 teens used writing to change themselves and the world around them".
� Stand Against Racism Community Rally
Saturday, May 1st; 11:00a.m. � 1:00p.m.
Meet outside of Town Hall, 730 Mass. Ave. Rain or Shine.
Help to raise awareness about and take a stand against racism. Bring a handmade sign and stand with your neighbors for a while. Pick up some information about racism, grab a free bookmark or buy a Stand Against Racism t-shirt.
� A Community Conversation About Race
Sunday, May 2nd; 7:30 � 9:00p.m.
First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church Community Room
630 Mass. Ave., Arlington Refreshments served.
A special OPEN HOUSE forum offered by State Rep. Jay Kaufman in collaboration with Stand Against Racism. Many people thought that the election of Barack Obama would make racism a thing of the past in the U.S. but recent developments over the Health Care Legislation suggest that we may still have work to do. Community members are invited to test their reality of this and to share experiences of discrimination and prejudice, explore the impacts of real or perceived racism, and identify what can be done personally and on a community-wide basis to address issues identified. Facilitated by Regina Caines, Cambridge YWCA Board President and Arlington resident.
Events co-sponsored by the Arlington Human Rights Commission, Arlington METCO Program, MLK Jr. Celebration Committee, Park Ave. Congregational Church, Vision 2020 Standing Committee and Diversity Task Group, in conjunction with the YWCA Boston and YWCA Cambridge.
NARAL Pro-Choice Massachusetts; AIDS Action Committee
15 Court Square Suite 900
Boston, MA 02108
Date/Start/End:Friday, April 30, 2010: 12:00 PM to 1:30 PMPrivate/Public:PublicOther Information:NARAL Pro-Choice Massachusetts and AIDS Action Committee present a special screening of the Unnatural Causes episode “When the Bough Breaks.”
This powerful documentary on health disparities examines how racism gets embedded in the body and affects birth outcomes. The screening will be followed by a discussion with community leaders.
Unnatural Causes:
Race, Inequality, and Reproductive Health
Film Screening and Discussion
Friday, April 30, 2010
Noon – 1:30 p.m.
AIDS Action Committee, 75 Amory St., Room 212, Jamaica Plain
(Near Jackson Square station on the Orange line)
Please RSVP to Stacie at stacie@prochoicemass.org.
What have been your experiences with race and reproductive health?
What can we do to promote the health of women and babies in Boston neighborhoods?
Please bring your lunch with you.
Neighborhood Health Plan
253 Summer Street
Boston, MA 02210
Date/Start/End:Friday, April 30, 2010: TBD to TBDPrivate/Public:PublicOther Information:Our plan is to:
1) stage a human chain around the Summer Street and Congress Street bridges here in Boston. At this point, we have yet to decide if we will do this from 12:30-1:00pm or from 4-4:30pm. This idea is also pending any permits/clearance we may need to get from local officials. Other companies/organizations may join our chain.
2) have a pledge poster available for employees and passersby to sign
3) place some signage in our company's windows in support of the event
Roslindale Ongoing Diversity Group/YWCA Boston
Date/Start/End:Saturday, May 1, 2010: 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.Private/Public:PublicOther Information:The Roslindale Ongoing Diversity Group (part of the YWCA Boston's Community Dialogues on Racial and Ethnic Diversity) is sponsoring the "Celebrating Diversity" Art Exhibition and Contest. Students (Pre K through High School Seniors) who live, attend school, or participate in community programs in Roslindale are invited to submit their art. For official rules and entry form, contact roslindalediversity@gmail.com
Exhibition reception and award presentation will take place on Saturday, May 1st at the Roslindale Community Center, 6 Cummins Highway.
The Fair Housing Center of Greater Boston
59 Temple Place
Suite 1105
Boston, MA 02111
Date/Start/End:Friday, April 30, 2010: 5:00 pm to 8:00 pmPrivate/Public:PublicOther Information:The Fair Housing Center of Greater Boston is having its 12th annual "Open the Door Awards Celebration" for national Fair Housing Month. The Stand Against Racism Event will be incorporated into our celebration which includes honoring local community members who have worked towards civil rights and justice in housing.
Please STAND with us!
Keynote Speaker: The Honorable Deputy HUD Secretary Ron Sims. He will be speaking on linking and integrating, "Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing and Sustainable Housing Communities".
Event Location: Seaport Hotel & Convention Center
One Seaport Lane
Boston, Ma
Parking: Plenty of Accessible parking will be available
Open to the Public: $50.00 admission
TFPAA in partnership with Boston Public Libraries
37 Holborn Street
Suite 3
Dorcester, MA 02121
Date/Start/End:Saturday, May 1, 2010: 12PM to 2PMPrivate/Public:PublicOther Information:A 45 minute film on "The Pursuit of Peace, Happiness and Prosperity for ALL thru City-Wide Dialogues," will be shown. A discussion with the Filmmaker follows and panel TBA. All parking is FREE! The filmmaker's name is Deborah Shariff. Also this event will be held at The Grove Hall Branch (Boston) Library on Thursday April 29th from 6:00PM - 7:30PM and Saturday May 1st from 12Noon - 2:00PM. There will be another scheduled date on Tuesday May 11 from 6:00PM - 7:30PM at the Mattapan Branch Library in Boston with the same format.