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The Committee members noted with appreciation the impact of the programming and its initiative. Committee members emphasized the importance of using terms accurately and not erasing Black women's scholarship and intellectual contribution which unfortunately are often appropriated by white society without attribution. Concerns were raised about the sustainability of LHRC programs moving forward and person hours needed to execute worthwhile programing with limited Committee availability. Kindness Challenge may be more easily sustainable but will revisit scope of the larger program and committee resources. 6. Race Amity Day update —We are looking to build our team. Adam Stefansson is on board to help us again this year with video editing. CL offered to help. 7. Report Racial Disparities Sub-Committee — CL reported that the sub-committee "reviewed the slide deck from 2021 and they will be updating these slides. It was helpful to see progress made since the presentation was given. Martha Duffield, Chief Equity Officer, will be helping to align LHRC's work with her work as Chief Equity Officer for the Town. MDR responded to Committee members question the Racial Disparities group will be reaching out to Lexington Public Schools to clarify recently reported data. 8. Member Updates— a. CC -- Cane Award nominations due March 24, 2022, White Tricon Award due April 8 b. CL Parent Academy March 19. c. MI March 14 7pm joint'school committee/Human Services meeting — Mental Health assessment presentation. Additional mental health services for staff, hoping to bring on a AARPA clinician. 9. Chair Quarterly Update — In writing 10. Unexpected Items Not Reasonably Anticipated in Advance — Meeting times and location — Mask mandate in Lexington lifted — MI Governor Baker has extended order for virtual/hybrid through July. MDR requested we revisit the start time of our meetings. MI recommended we remain virtual for April and put the discussion of meeting both virtual/in-person and reassess our start time on the agenda. 11. Public Comments for Items Not on the Agenda -- none