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The mission of TEAM (Together Effectively Achieving Multiculturalism) Westport is to achieve and celebrate a more welcoming, multicultural community.

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Do you read "Race/Related," the NYTimes series on race issues? The post on Feb. 9 was a reminder of what black people face all the time, and what white people and all members of TEAM Westport need to... static.nytimes.com/email-content/…

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Dr. Arthur-Andrew focuses on the real issue undergirding the 'Blackface in a Medical School Yearbook' Scandal. slate.com/technology/201…

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Here are five movies on Netflix to watch during Black History Month. the list came from HuffPost. Have you... huffpost.com/entry/netflix-…

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"Some of my best friends are black," is a common defense white people use to show they cannot be racist. But it isn't a real defense. White people, like black people, are socialized in the US culture where racism is pervasive. It's impossible to avoid.... nyti.ms/2V1Lysg

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Have you seen the Oscar winner Green Room? It's a heart-warming story about race in both personal relations and social actions. Powerful!

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This year, TEAM Westport is partnering with Westport Library and Westport Schools in support of funding for the upcoming Saugatuck Storyfest during tomorrow’s Giving Day. fcgives.org/organizations/…

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To the Editor: Re “Republican Offers Appointee as Living Proof Trump’s No Racist” (news article, Feb. 28): Representative Mark Meadows should be ashamed of his “some of my best friends are black” stunt by... facebook.com/14788648192983…

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Lots happening during the next week with TEAM Westport. Also TEAM just submitted a grant application to Westport Rotary; if you're a member, or even better, on the grant committee, please support TEAM's application!

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Book Group discussion of White Fragility is postponed until March 25 because of snow. Join the group to talk about this important book on the challenges white people face and need to overcome to bring race discussions into the open.

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Be sure to join TEAM Westport and other organizations to celebrate MLK Day (postponed due to snow) on Sunday March 10. westportlibrary.org/events/13th-an… westportlibrary.org/events/13th-an…

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Horrific massacre in New Zealand is a reminder of the power of hate! So sad, and so frighening. How will that country now approach gun laws? Better than the US?

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April 13 - Unitarian Church in Westport Voices Cafe: Reggie Harris and Greg Greenway were born three days apart, both with family ancestry-enslaved and free-flowing through the same portal of American history, Richmond, VA. The... voicescafe.org/show/greg-and-…

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There was lively discussion tonight at the TEAM Westport Book Group. The book, White Fragility, provided many ideas for thought and consideration. A quote from her book that most in the group agreed was one of the highlights is coming tomorrow!

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The TEAM Book Club discussed White Fragility by Robin D'Angelo on Monday night. We agreed there is much work to do to confront racism and the discussion focused on ways to do this work. One quote from the author... facebook.com/teamwestport/p…

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Please join members of TEAM Westport in a meeting to discuss how parents, students and staff are talking about, thinking about, and experiencing microaggressions, with the goal of improving practices of diversity... facebook.com/teamwestport/p…

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On April 3 2019 TEAM Westport honored the winners of this year's essay contest with the topic micro-aggressions. Each of the four winners - 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and Honorable... 06880danwoog.com/2019/04/04/tea…

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TEAM Westport Book Club announces next book and meeting time. Next book is On the Come Up by Angie Thomas, author of The Hate U Give. Monday, May 20th 7-8:30pm, Westport Historical Society, 25 Avery Place RSVP welcomed but not required. Bring a friend!!! amazon.com/Come-Up-Angie-…