Pioneer Valley Community Advised Fund Supports Local Grassroots Organizing
The Peace Development Fund (PDF) is a national, public foundation based in Amherst that works to build…
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July 4 Communal Reading Of Frederick Douglass Speech Celebrates The Struggle For Justice
The annual communal reading of Frederick Douglass’ “What to the Slave is the 4th of…
Exploitation Of Undocumented Workers In Residential Construction Costs Massachusetts Taxpayers As Much As $82M Annually, UMass Study Finds
Source: UMass News and Media A new business model in residential construction is exploiting undocumented…
Public Forum On Digital Equity In The Pioneer Valley, June 30
Source: Alliance For Digital Equity The Alliance For Digital Equity will host a “Forum on…
Public Comment: This Is What Anti-Racism Looks Like. Fully Fund CSWG Recommendations
By Ellisha Walker and Brianna Owen The following public comment was made at the Town…
Public Comment: Amherst Sunrise Calls For Rejection Of Proposed Town Budget
The following public comment was made at the Town Council meeting of June 21, 2021….
Opinion: The Struggle for Immigration Justice is Far from Over
We no longer reel from the horrors of caged children at the border. Long-time residents…
States Are Passing Laws Banning The Teaching Of Critical Race Theory. What Is It And Why Is It Important? A Guide To Resources
by Amilcar Shabazz and Abdul Alkalimat Critical race theory has its origins in the work…
Race Amity Day Celebration Will Be Held Virtually This Sunday, June 13
Source: Citizens for Racial Amity Now (CRAN) A virtual celebration of Race Amity Day will…
Recordings From Daniel Ellsberg Conference Now Available Online
Sources: UMass News and Media and Amherst Media In 1971, Daniel Ellsberg leaked the Pentagon…