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Antisemitism, Racism and White Nationalism: Understanding the Connections
What are the action steps Holliston could take to combat hate and bias in our town? How do I think I might participate in building relationships across lines of difference? These are the types of question some 60 members of the Holliston community had an opportunity...
Holliston deserves an equitable and inclusive Housing Production Plan
Ensure equitable and inclusive housing in Holliston — take these actions TODAY: Complete Holliston’s Housing Survey Save the date: interactive forum on Tuesday, March 26th, 6pm to 8pm, HHS Library Share our info sheet with your friends and neighbors In 2021, the...
March Community Lab Recap
Goal of meeting Learn how to more directly engage with the Town's current initiatives and help ensure they lead with a lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Agenda Introductions Land acknowledgement Brianna Markoff dissertation research project Intro to Town...
Calling all people who value diversity, equity and inclusion! Holliston needs YOU in town government!
Nomination papers are currently available for eleven elected board and committee positions, including Select Board, Housing Authority, School Committee, Finance Committee, and Planning Board. Our community will vote on the next slate of leaders on May 18 and now,...
Reflections on Audre Lorde’s 1979 comments
I am stopped in my tracks every time I reconnect with Audre Lorde's powerful words: For the master's tools will never dismantle the master's house. They may allow us temporarily to beat him at his own game, but they will never enable us to bring about genuine change....
MetroWest Anti-Bullying Coalition story drive
The MetroWest Anti-Bullying Coalition is inviting adults to share stories of experiencing or observing identity or bias -based bullying as part of their initiative to address this problem. The sharing can be anonymous. You can do it by filling in an online form or you...
Flag Policy Next Steps
The Pride Flag is a symbol of equity and inclusion. It creates a safe space for people who are not defined by the majority, offering visibility and validation to those who have historically been marginalized because of their sexual orientation or gender identity. It...
Honoring Black History
As Black History Month comes to a close, we are sharing a round up of mini-biographies of influential Black change-makers you may not have heard of before. If you’re asking yourself why we need a month to specifically recognize Black history, here’s a great answer we...
Israel-Palestine: Anti-Hate Resources
Since the October 7 attacks, there has been a marked increase in both Islamophobia and antisemitism both locally and worldwide. We at Diverse Holliston feel it's important to share resources to address these issues: Solutions not Sides: Israel-Palestine:...