Race Discussion In Maplewood, South Orange Tuesday

MAPLEWOOD, NJ - The South Orange/Maplewood Community Coalition on Race is hosting Coffee House Discussion on race Tuesday. The event will take place from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Woodland, 60 Woodland Road.

According to organizers, all racial groups play a vital role in ensuring an inclusive environment where everyone is valued, included, and empowered. To that end, the Coalition aims to go deeper on these topics so that people get to the issues that typically go unspoken or unshared. The dialogs at this event will be facilitated by members of the Latinx community so that participants all can gain an understanding of the distinct issues faced by Latinx; where those issues intersect with race; how other groups can be become allies; and how folks can work collaboratively to find solutions.

The even is an informal gathering for SOMA residents to openly share perspectives on pressing race-related issues and then to collectively explore local solutions organizers said. Each topic is selected based on recent local, regional, or national events that impact SOMA’s goal to be an inclusive community, organizers said.

To RSVP email info@twotowns.org or call 973-761-6116.

To learn more about the Community Coalition on Race or subscribe to the newsletter, please go to www.twotowns.org.

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