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LWVA Supports Continuation of CSWG
The Amherst League of Women Voters and its Racial Justice Task Force has sent a letter supporting the continuation of the Community Safety Working Group.
Posted: June 20, 2021 Tags: Advocacy, Highlights, Racial Justice2021 LWVMA Convention
Expanding the Table: Making Democracy Work for Everyone. Open to all League members. More information and registration.
Posted: May 17, 2021 Tags: Events, HighlightsBuilding a More Diverse Amherst Town Government
The League of Women Voters of Amherst has released a report with suggestions to support the Town Resolution on Racial Equity in seeking greater diversity on Town committees, boards, commissions, and Town staff.
Posted: May 13, 2021 Tags: Highlights, Racial JusticeDistrict 2 Redistricting Hearing
The Special Joint Committee on Redistricting will hold a virtual hearing for residents of the 2nd Congressional District on May 24 at 5:30 p.m. To stream it live, go to event page at malegislature.gov.
Posted: May 8, 2021 Tags: Events, HighlightsLWVA Supports VOTES Act
LWVMA is supporting, advocating for, and encouraging our members to advocate for the VOTES Act, H.805/S.459.
Posted: May 5, 2021 Tags: Advocacy, HighlightsRacial Equity and Housing
The series on affordable housing in Amherst continues with a forum on Racial Equity and Housing, Tuesday, April 20, at 6:30. Go to bit.ly/racialequityandhousing to join on Zoom.
Posted: April 12, 2021 Tags: Community, Highlights, Racial Justice"She Shapes History" Walking Tour
Come for a walking tour through Florence to see “She Shapes History,” a historical exhibit of the suffrage movement now on view in storefront windows on Main Street.
Posted: April 3, 2021 Tags: Community, HighlightsLWVA Event to Feature Six Community Organizations
Six grassroots organizations will reflect on their work, how they might work together more effectively and how the greater community can get involved at the LWVA Racial Justice Task Force event Working Towards Racial Equity: A Round Table and Dialogue.
Posted: March 20, 2021 Tags: Highlights, Racial Justice