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York Public Library to Host Race and Equity Forum with Dustin Ward, Thursdays in February

Jan 27, 2021 | News, Social Justice

York Public Library is pleased to present a Race and Equity Forum with Maine-based Racial Equity and Reconciliation Advocate Dustin Ward. The four-part series takes place online via Zoom on Thursdays in February, beginning February 4 from 6:30 – 8:00 PM.

Each session will consist of a guided conversation on a facet of the intersection of racism and equity in our society, using books, articles, and/or other material to further delve into the topic. These interactive sessions will allow for question-and-answer periods and discussion of the suggested reading. All materials will be available on the Library website with the exception of one book, The Autobiography of Malcom X, which may be borrowed from the Library. 

Click below to learn more about each session and see a list of recommended reading/watching by the series presenter, Dustin Ward.

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Due to the complex nature of discussions around Race and Equity, the Zoom sessions of this forum will not be recorded. Our focus is creating authentic discussion, and while materials will be archived, personal statements will not.

REGISTER FOR THE RACE AND EQUITY FORUM

DUSTIN WARD grew up in Presque Isle, Maine, and graduated with a B.S. in Political Science from the University of Southern Maine before attending Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary.  He completed his Master of Divinity from GCTS in the spring of 2019.

Although Dustin has experienced many levels and aspects of racism, from school, church, and his surroundings, the death of George Floyd, at the hands of police, sparked Dustin’s decision to step away from ministry and pursue advocacy for his black and brown brothers and sisters. His passion and desire is to work toward ending systemic racism and to be a change agent for the lives of black and brown men and women in communities in Maine and New England. He is the Founder and President of It Is Time, LLC. 

Dustin Ward
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