Letter: We Must See July 5 Police Stop Of BIPOC Youth Through The Eyes Of Teens Who Were Detained
Having been out of town during the events and public meetings discussed here, I write...
Office of Diversity Equity and Inclusion (ODEI)
Social Justice Committee /DEI Director Clarify Differences About Police Engagement With BIPOC Youth
Report of the August 23 Meeting of the Community Safety and Social Justice Committee The...
“There’s Still Much Work To Be Done”. Little Agreement As Town Council Considers Complaints About Police Harassment Of BIPOC Youth
Report On The Meeting Of the Amherst Town Council, August 16, 2022. Part I of...
Letter: Video Of Police Interaction With BIPOC Youth Highlights Need For Justice & Healing In Amherst
The Progressive Coalition of Amherst (PCA) calls for reparative justice & healing in the wake...
Opinion: Change Is Needed In Police Treatment Of BIPOC Youth
Recently, the Community Safety Working Group (CSWG) was presented with a video of youth being...
New Social Justice Committee Sets Agenda For Greater Inclusion
The first meeting of the town’s Community Safety and Social Justice Committee (CSSJC) was held...
Amherst Names First Director Of Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion
Source: amherstma.gov Amherst Town Manager Paul Bockelman appointed has Pamela Nolan Young as the Town’s...
Community Gathering To Meet CRESS And DEI Directors
Source: amherstma.gov The League of Women Voters invites the community to join them at a...
Amherst Creates New Departments To Address Racial Equity And Community Safety
Source: amherstma.gov The Town of Amherst has created two new departments to advance racial equity...