Calendar

NEEDHAM HUMAN RIGHTS COMMITTEE

AGENDA

February 16, 2023

Public Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88347946063

7:30-9:00 pm

? Approval of minutes from 1/19/23

? Public participation

? Antisemitism at Needham Public High School

? Multicultural Festival (Rinaz)

? Discrimination Complaint Process (Marlene/Tina)

? 2/10 MAHRC Meeting (Cynthia)

? Memorial Committee update (Cynthia)

? April 27 HRC meeting: Calum Farley, an Investigative Researcher with the ADL Center on

Extremism where he monitors neo-Nazi extremism, with a particular focus on the

accelerationist movement will present:

“The landscape of Extremism in New England.” The goal of the presentation is to educate

communities on local right-wing extremist groups and create awareness of the tactics and

symbols used by these groups.

? May 11, 7:00-8:30 via zoom-- will be the NHRC hosted Needham Connects book

discussion, per our vote last meeting, Rough Sleepers by Tracy Kidder.

https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/594500/rough-sleepers-by-tracy-kidder/

This event will be MUCH more interesting with at least 2 of us facilitating discussion. Please

consider volunteering.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

? Thursday, 3/2: Needham Connects book discussion

The book is Under the Skin The Hidden Toll of Racism on American Lives and on the Health

of Our Nation, by Linda Villarosa.

https://needhamma.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/needham-connects-book-club-under-th

e-skin-by-linda-villarosa/

? Meeting Minute Takers

? March 16: Jen

? April 27: Rinaz

? May 18: Tina

? June 15: Bud

Received and Posted by the Town Clerk's Office on 2/14/23 at 10:00 AM