The Task Force Against Discrimination held a Multicultural Dance Celebration to ring in its 35th anniversary. Task Force Co-Chair Helaine Hazlett started the event with a speech. “Although the task force was founded as a result of an act of antisemitism, the task force is proud to be more proactive than reactive. The Task Force against Discrimination has grown to … [Read more...] about Task Force Against Discrimination dances into 35 years
Marblehead Task Force Against Discrimination
Celebrating 35 years of of the Task Force Against Discrimination
The Marblehead Task Force Against Discrimination will be observing 35 years since being established by the Select Board. In observance of these many years of fighting discrimination in our community and the Task Force’s “commitment to ensure that Marblehead is a respectful, supportive, welcoming, and inclusive community for its many diverse citizens and visitors,” the Task … [Read more...] about Celebrating 35 years of of the Task Force Against Discrimination
Task Force Against Discrimination chairs defend teacher
Task Force Against Discrimination Chairs Helaine Hazlett and Diane Gora sent a letter to school officials in support of Candice Sliney, one of the employees of the school district who is under investigation for discrimination. Sliney, who has taught Spanish at Marblehead High School since 2005, is a former member of the task force, which she resigned from last year. At a … [Read more...] about Task Force Against Discrimination chairs defend teacher
Town to host fourth Juneteenth ceremony and flag-raising
Town officials, students, and residents are all welcome to attend the fourth annual Juneteenth ceremony and flag-raising. The town's Juneteenth ceremony will be held on Wednesday, June 12 on the lawn of Abbot Hall at 4:30 p.m. at 188 Washington St. The ceremony is sponsored by the town's Task Force Against Discrimination. Juneteenth, which was recognized as a federal … [Read more...] about Town to host fourth Juneteenth ceremony and flag-raising
Marblehead hosts first AAPI Heritage Month celebration
It was a vibrant afternoon inside the Marblehead High School fieldhouse Saturday as the town held its first Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Celebration, presented by the Task Force Against Discrimination. The event featured immersive cultural performances and activities, from traditional Cambodian dances, to dragons dancing to a beat, played by members of … [Read more...] about Marblehead hosts first AAPI Heritage Month celebration