Immediate Action Needed--Massachusetts Indigenous Legislative Agenda
There are currently 5 bills on the MA Indigenous Legislative Agenda. 4 of them must be moved out of their committees by February 2!
How Can I Help?
It's SO easy for you to help. Go here and click on the START WRITING button. Don't worry! The content is all written, although you can modify it. Click the SEND button (you may need to scroll down). Please try to do this before February 2! Otherwise, it won't count :-(
How Can I Learn More?
Watch this powerful video of Indigenous testimony. This program ran last Tuesday during our BCCR meeting, and several of you asked if it would be recorded. Now you have the link.
Image by digital designer from Pixabay
How Can I Help?
It's SO easy for you to help. Go here and click on the START WRITING button. Don't worry! The content is all written, although you can modify it. Click the SEND button (you may need to scroll down). Please try to do this before February 2! Otherwise, it won't count :-(
How Can I Learn More?
Watch this powerful video of Indigenous testimony. This program ran last Tuesday during our BCCR meeting, and several of you asked if it would be recorded. Now you have the link.
Image by digital designer from Pixabay
January 2022 Is Here!
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Reading for Understanding--Dock C. Bracy Center for Human Reconciliation
Monthly virtual book discussions hosted by the Dock C. Bracy Center for Human Reconciliation.
The Dock C. Bracy Center’s Reading for Understanding monthly book discussions are free and have two requirements: Read the book and make time for the discussion.
They ask that you please purchase and read/listen to "The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper Together," by Heather McGhee before the virtual meeting on Wednesday, January 26, 7-9pm Eastern Standard Time. Register today.
Monthly virtual book discussions hosted by the Dock C. Bracy Center for Human Reconciliation.
The Dock C. Bracy Center’s Reading for Understanding monthly book discussions are free and have two requirements: Read the book and make time for the discussion.
They ask that you please purchase and read/listen to "The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper Together," by Heather McGhee before the virtual meeting on Wednesday, January 26, 7-9pm Eastern Standard Time. Register today.
MLK Engagement Series 2022--Bridgewater State University's Martin Richard Institute for Social Justice
Bridgewater State University's Martin Richard Institute for Social Justice. Register here.
Tuesday, January 25
10:00-10:30 a.m. Virtual Story Time: Using Your Voice (PreK)
6:30-7:30 p.m. Virtual Story Time: Using Your Voice (School Aged)
Wednesday, January 26, 4:30-7:00 p.m.
Film Screening & Discussion: Brother Outsider: The Life of Bayard Rustin
Thursday, January 27 4:00-5:15 p.m.
Guest Speaker: A Conversation on Radical Empathy with Terri Givens
Bridgewater State University's Martin Richard Institute for Social Justice. Register here.
Tuesday, January 25
10:00-10:30 a.m. Virtual Story Time: Using Your Voice (PreK)
6:30-7:30 p.m. Virtual Story Time: Using Your Voice (School Aged)
Wednesday, January 26, 4:30-7:00 p.m.
Film Screening & Discussion: Brother Outsider: The Life of Bayard Rustin
Thursday, January 27 4:00-5:15 p.m.
Guest Speaker: A Conversation on Radical Empathy with Terri Givens
Documentary Bounty Screening and Follow-Up Discussion
Did you know colonial officials in Massachusetts (and elsewhere) introduced an incentive putting a price on the scalps of Indigenous men, women, and children?
The Upstander Project offers a screening of Bounty for individuals at the Upstander website. Watch at any time.
Join First Parish UU Church Bridgewater & BCCR for a Bounty film discussion:
Tuesday, 1/25/22, 7:00-8:00 p.m. Here's the Link.
Image source: Massachusetts Lieut-Governor Spencer Phips. By the honourable Spencer Phips, Esq; Lieutenant-Governor and commander in chief, in and over His Majesty's province of the Massachusetts-Bay in New England. A proclamation for the encouragement of persons to inlist into his Majesty's service in. Boston, 1757. Pdf.
Did you know colonial officials in Massachusetts (and elsewhere) introduced an incentive putting a price on the scalps of Indigenous men, women, and children?
The Upstander Project offers a screening of Bounty for individuals at the Upstander website. Watch at any time.
Join First Parish UU Church Bridgewater & BCCR for a Bounty film discussion:
Tuesday, 1/25/22, 7:00-8:00 p.m. Here's the Link.
Image source: Massachusetts Lieut-Governor Spencer Phips. By the honourable Spencer Phips, Esq; Lieutenant-Governor and commander in chief, in and over His Majesty's province of the Massachusetts-Bay in New England. A proclamation for the encouragement of persons to inlist into his Majesty's service in. Boston, 1757. Pdf.
What's BCCR Been Up to Lately?
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 1/17/22
It may have been 11 degrees, with a minus 3 wind chill, but that didn't stop some BCCR members from standing out in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s life and legacy.
We remember his years of work toward civil rights and we commemorate the efforts of Dr. King and others, work that led to the 1964 Civil Rights Act and the 1965 Voting Rights Act.
Christmas on the Common
Did you catch BCCR at Bridgewater Business Association's 28th Annual Christmas On The Common in Bridgewater Center?
Our BCCR elves, dressed for the North Pole, garnered interest, with several people picking up information sheets and signing up to be on our mailing list.
What's that? You want to be added to the list? Click on the Contact tab above and provide your information. We'd love to have you join our group!
Did you miss our most recent Community Forums? We have you covered! Click on the links below to hear the recordings.
October, 2021 Forum: Remembering Bridgewater's Native and African American Residents, 1700-1850
Explore Bridgewater's multiracial history.
Hear untold stories of people buried in First Cemetery.
Honor a past that has been deliberately erased.
December, 2021: Meet the Chiefs
A discussion with the Police Chiefs from Bridgewater, Raynham, and Bridgewater State University.
October, 2021 Forum: Remembering Bridgewater's Native and African American Residents, 1700-1850
Explore Bridgewater's multiracial history.
Hear untold stories of people buried in First Cemetery.
Honor a past that has been deliberately erased.
December, 2021: Meet the Chiefs
A discussion with the Police Chiefs from Bridgewater, Raynham, and Bridgewater State University.
Upcoming Events
Calling all Bridgewater and Raynham Residents!!!
Be the change!!!
Help us continue to advocate for diversity and inclusion and inform our community on all things DICE, through our community survey!
To register, click the link
Recent Events
Meet The Chiefs: A Discussion With Our Law Enforcement Leaders
Bridgewater Communities for Civil Rights (BCCR) and Diversity and Inclusion for Community Empowerment (DICE) invite you to join us for a panel discussion with our Chiefs of Police from Bridgewater, Raynham, and Bridgewater State University (BSU).
This is a virtual panel discussion, open to all members of the Bridgewater-Raynham community and will include important topics such as budgeting, training, equipment such as body cameras, hiring, and current police issues facing our community.
This is a virtual panel discussion, open to all members of the Bridgewater-Raynham community and will include important topics such as budgeting, training, equipment such as body cameras, hiring, and current police issues facing our community.
BCCR Standout in Support of Indigenous Peoples National Day of Mourning
Wednesday, November 24th from 2:00-3:00 p.m.
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National Day of Mourning Plaque--Plymouth, MA
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Black Lives Matter Film Series Discussion
Hosted by BCCR and First Parish UU Social Justice Committee
Tues., November 23 at 7:00 pm
Film: Black Boys
Click here to join the discussion via Zoom
Or via phone: +1 646 876 9923
Meeting ID: 826 139 9470
The film may be watched prior to the discussion on several platforms. It's free on Peacock, and Amazon Prime (for members) and available for a small fee on YouTube and Google Play. Watch the trailer here.
Indigenous People Day - October 11 Standout
Orange Shirt Day - September 30 Standout
BCCR at Autumn Fest 2021
Standout on International Peace Day 2021
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Juneteenth slide show
Statements on Current Issues by Our Organization
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July 23, 2021.
BCCR finds the vandalism on the property of Marlon Green, who is running for city council in Brockton, to be reprehensible, racist and totally uncalled for. We support Mr. Green and his family as they go through this trying time. As fellow Americans, we need to call out all incidents like this for what they are - a racist act of senseless vandalism. Brockton City Council candidate's driveway vandalized with urine |
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