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Town of Lexington, Human Rights Committee Meeting Thursday, February 11, 2021 Virtual 9:OOa.m.-10:28a.m Present: Committee Members: Monami D. Roy [MDR] (Chair), Tanya Gisolfi [TG] (Vice Chair),Fuang Ying Huang [FH], Cleveland Coats [CC], Stephanie Hayes Hsu [SH], Scott Bokun [SB](School Department Member) Meeting called to order at 9:03 AM, Quorum was present at 9:03 AM 1. Welcome 2. Minutes—TG moved to approve January 14 &28, 2021, minutes; SB second; passed 3. Co-sponsorship of Dismantling Racism in Lexington—This program was started through the efforts of previous HRC Chair Sean Osborne, TG, FY, Principal Anton and other community members. • SB moved LHRC co-sponsor Dismantling Racism in Lexington; TG second; passed. 4. Co-sponsorship of Racial Disparities in Mental Health Outcomes and Access for Youth— this is a program being put together by ABCL and other town cultural groups for May 2021 (Mental Health Awareness Month and Asian Pacific American Heritage Month) • MDR— The request is for support in moving forward with this program with the HRC involvement. • TG— Supports this program and Human Services for their programs highlighting racial disparities in mental health and the trauma of racism. • MDR—This should also bring this to the School Health Advisory Council (SHAC). • SB moved to have LHRC co-sponsor the Racial Disparities in Mental Health and Access for You program moving forward; TG second; passed 5. Report Out on MLK Day Community Conversation on Race presented by TG and Christina Lin. • Key Themes that came from feedback is a call for advocacy, education, speak up/Active Bystandership training, more data, and access to opportunities for our black citizens. • Dr. Hackett has offered to help students co-author a letter advocating for equity in our schools. • The community and students want more education and conversations around race and disparities. Students asked for more conversations in school and that teachers not shy away from addressing race issues which would help them know how to handle these situations when they arise.