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• Noted that the article analyzed data from interviews with racial justice activists of color in the United States who have experienced burnout to identify the ways they attributed their burnout to the attitudes and behaviors—the racism—of white activists. These included (1) harboring unevolved or racist views, (2) undermining or invalidating the racial justice work of activists of color, (3)being unwilling to step up and take action when needed, (4) exhibiting white fragility, and (5) taking credit for participants' racial justice work and ideas. Implications for racial justice movements and the participation of white activists are discussed. • Link: http://edchange.org/publications/White-Activists-Causing-Burnout-Racial- Justice-Activists-Gorski-Erakat.pdf 5. Committee Members Concerns, Comments and Liaison Reports • Ms. Gisolfi had no reports but noted as her role in liaison to the Lexington Community Coalition (LCC)is moving forward with White Fragility as the 2019-20 community book read and is planning a kick-off event on September 25, 2019 the Cary Library. (https://www.lexhere4you.or /events/2019/9/25/reading-white fraility-with-the- lexi ngton-community-coalition) • Mr. Toronto had no updates or incidents to report. • Ms. Huang had no updates or incidents to report. • Lt. Barry had no new incidents to report. • Ms. Roy indicated that she had no reports but noted that Cary Library sponsored Social Justice Book Group on the first Wednesday of the month (see Cary Library calendar for details) October's book is The Line Becomes a River by Francisco Cantu. 6. Workgroup Activities a) Not In Our Schools Joint Workgroup with LPS (Ms. Roy, Ms. Gisolfi) • Dr. Hackett confirmed that we would be working with Diamond Middle School. The principal has connected us on choosing pilot middle school. Ms. Gisolfi noted that given concerns on racism expressed by LHS students, should it be piloted LHS too? Will Johnny Cole be the LPS point person? Ms. Roy and Ms. Gisolfi promised to follow up in this summer after Mr. Cole was settled in. b) No Hate November(Mr. Toronto, Ms. Huang, Ms. Roy) • Purpose of this programming is stopping hate speech in Lexington towards people. In the past(and now)people with disabilities, mental health challenges, people who are transitioning, people who are visibly different due to race or religion as well as groups who are on the receiving end of hate speech or symbols. This programming is to educate people on what is hateful, the impact of hate and how to combat hate. Update on progress over the summer. Secured Cary Library Meeting Room on 11/18 for programming. Program to include panel discussion of adults sharing