Our Programs

BAR sponsors a variety of events including the annual Martin Luther King, Jr., Community Breakfast, community events, art exhibits, and programs on issues relating to diversity. BAR has funded anti-racism training for teachers through the EMI program; has supported the METCO programs, and the purchase of books and new materials for the schools and town library; has co-sponsored educational programs with community groups; and has been involved with Belmont Neighbor's Network, a subcommittee of the town's Vision 21 Implementation Committee.

If you have ideas for programs or would like to be involved, join BAR.

How We Work

BAR works with various segments of our community - government, schools, churches and businesses to:

• raise awareness about prejudice in our community through education, distribution of information and resource materials, contribution to local media, and participation in public dialogue
• fund diversity training in the schools and community
• respond to racial incidents which have occurred in Belmont
• establish formal connections with the institutions of Belmont government and public schools to develop programs or plans for addressing the problem of racism and other forms of discrimination
• sponsor events with special presentations and speakers focused on topics addressing discrimination
• sponsor social events to bring diverse people together in celebration of the arts or as informal gatherings

We hold monthly meetings, the second Thursday of the month from September to June at 7:30 pm at the Belmont Public Library. (Dates subject to changes) See Meetings

For information on Belmont Gay Straight Alliance Committee see BGSAC