MARBLEHEAD — 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 … [Read more...] about Task Force Against Discrimination chairs defend teacher
Marblehead Task Force Against Discrimination
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
Juveniles charged in relation to Village and Coffin vandalisms
Police Chief Dennis King said at last Thursday’s Task Force Against Discrimination meeting that multiple juveniles have been charged with property crimes related to the vandalism of the Village School and old Coffin School that took place this past spring. According to police, the vandalism involved antisemitic and homophobic graffiti, and took place on different days in … [Read more...] about Juveniles charged in relation to Village and Coffin vandalisms
Discrimination Task Force (virtually) unites
The Marblehead Task Force Against Discrimination convened virtually to discuss current events. With Pride Month and Juneteenth respectively ongoing and upcoming, the group had plenty to go over. Co-Chair Helaine Hazlett moderated the meeting on June 1 as she got status reports from her fellow members. Member Candice Sliney first clarified what Team Harmony is after other … [Read more...] about Discrimination Task Force (virtually) unites