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a. Training Active Bystander: TG: there is still space available in two of the training sessions, Human Services Department has set up a sign up form available on the website. b. The Long Shadow—Online Screening of 7[1le._LoRg Shadow from Oct 16-23, 2020 with a Q&A with the director on October 21, 2020 from 7:30- 8:30pm • MDR: Long Shadow is very powerful and accessible film and it is critical that people watch it for a basic understanding of systemic racism. c. No Hate November(November 17,2020 7:00-8:00 pm via Zoom) GS: Date has been finalized and Human services will be hosting the zoom event. Panelists are set,ABCL, CAAL and CALex are collaborating. • CC: The Chamber of Commerce will promote the event. • MDR: Cary Library is also curating a book list for No Hate November d. MLK Community Conversation on Race Workgroup: TG: Community members are suggesting topics after last year's successful themes of the Importance of Discussing Race with your Children. Logistics of hosting the event on zoom are being explored, community members also want an action item. • MDR: Will update the broader MLK Day Events Planning Committee. LHRC is inclusive and would welcome any community members who would like to be a part of the work group. • MI: MLD Day of Service Planning group is a part of the Celebrations Committee,hopefully all groups can get more clarification on remaining withing the regulations of open meeting laws. 7. Member Reports and Concerns • JB: One incident was reported by the Lexington Public Schools but there will not be any police involvement. The LPD participated in a virtual Community Conversation on Race that was well attended. • CC: Was a proctor for the LPD physical fitness test administered to hopeful new LPD recruits. • SB: Both proclamations were approved by the School Committee, 2020-2 Article 8 is a citizens article on acknowledging Systemic Racism that will be considered at town meeting. • TG: Thankful to SB for mentioning 2020-2 Article 8. • MI: Select Board approved recommending moving forward with All Aces to provide training to the town. Relayed a message from JH regarding the Declaration of Racism as a Public Health Crisis and making the language more"Lexington specific". • SB: Will work with Select Board on changes that need to me made to Racism as Public Health Crisis declaration. • GS: There is a concern among parents of some children who receive therapeutic services in school that some therapists are communicating that they want to move to providing services virtually. • MDR: Cary Library is presenting a special event with Colorado Poet Laureate Bobby LeFebre who will share Social Justice Poetry. All Aces offers free programming through their website and social media sites/ 8. Chair Report • Submitted 9. Unexpected Items Not Reasonably Anticipated in Advance