Marblehead To Hold Forum On Racist, Antisemitic Graffiti

MARBLEHEAD, MA — Marblehead will host a virtual forum on hate crimes focusing on a response to incidents involving antisemitic and racist graffiti.

"Marblehead Speaks Out Against Hate" will include a presentation on hate crimes, incidents and definitions followed by a panel discussion. The forum will be held via Zoom on Sept. 23 at 7 p.m.

The Marblehead Coalition, Marblehead Public Schools and the Anti-Defamation League will conduct the forum. Panel questions and discussion points can be submitted in advance to wileyk@marblehead.org or dropped off in person at the Marblehead Selectman's office.

Log-in information for the forum can be found here.

Contact wileyk@marblehead.org for additional information.

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(Scott Souza is a Patch field editor covering Beverly, Danvers, Marblehead, Peabody, Salem and Swampscott. He can be reached at Scott.Souza@Patch.com. Twitter: @Scott_Souza.)

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