Belmont Against Racism strives to:

Dismantle, with courage and compassion, the problem of injustice and structural racism however manifested.

Create a safe circle for dialogue about the challenges of creating an inclusive community.

Build an inclusive, inviting community based on dignity and mutual respect.

Celebrate the gifts and life story of each person and welcome all people to this community.

How We Work

BAR works with various segments of our community— government, schools, places of worship, and businesses to:

Raise awareness about prejudice in our community through education, distribution of information and resource materials, contributions to local media, and participation in public dialogue.

Fund diversity training in the schools and community.

Respond to racial incidents that have occurred in Belmont.

Establish formal connections with the institutions of the 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.

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