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As part of the YWCA鈥檚 鈥淪tand Against Racism鈥� series, seven Mount Wachusett Community College Gateway to College students recited the Stand Against Racism Pledge at the April 26th Tea Time series event.
亚色影库 is one of more than 140 organizations in recent years that have participated in the series and embraced its vision to eliminate racism and celebrate multiculturalism and the value of diversity.The students who聽participated in聽the pledge:
Brian Johnson, of Athol – Introduction to Pledge
Jennifer Bentiz, of Leominster- pledge in Spanish
Sidney Myers, of Gardner – pledge in English
Julie Augiar, of Leominster – pledge in Portuguese
Dylan Morrison, of Ashby – pledge in German
Taylor Foley, of Harvard – pledge in French
Elielka Encarnacion, of Leominster in Spanish
The event’s keynote speaker,聽Massachusetts Teachers Association President Merrie Najimy, urged for the creation of more welcoming, inclusive environments for students.
鈥淲e recognize access to education as a civil right and are committed to protecting our students and their families from persecution and mistreatment based on where they come from or what they look like. We acknowledge the richness in our differences and know that the only way to combat hatred, racism and xenophobia is through education. But that education must be delivered in an environment where we can actually address our students鈥� needs, introduce an array of culturally relevant materials and have the time to build authentic relationships,” said Najimy.
亚色影库 Gateway to College Resource Specialist Sharmese Gunn, who leads the student and staff team organizing Tea Time events said, “Introducing and exposing our students and community members to diverse events and dialogue is crucial in 2019. Exposure and critical thinking is one way to Stand Against Racism especially in North Central, MA. One community at a time.”
The event closed with the song 鈥淩ise Up鈥� sung by student Sadie Kennedy. Gateway to College student Jon Moss moderated the event.
The event was sponsored by: Gateway to College, 亚色影库 President’s Office, 亚色影库 Leading for Change Diversity Consortium, The North Central Massachusetts Minority Coalition/Three Pyramids Inc. and CHNA9 Racial Justice Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP).