Marblehead's Abbot Public Library To Host Anti-Racism Discussion

MARBLEHEAD, MA — The Marblehead Racial Justice Team will host a "How to be an Antiracist" discussion as part of the Conversations on Race series at the Abbot Public Library.

The session will run in-person and online from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on July 18 and will begin with a short Stephen Colbert and Ibram X. Kendi video followed by a group discussion and listening session on the presentation.

"These ongoing Marblehead Racial Justice Team conversations offer a safe and welcoming place in which we explore privilege, biases, and questions," Abbot Public Library Marketing and Communications Coordinator Cassandra Sprague said. "This is a place for listening, conversation and engagement.

"We hope we can continue to learn and grow together so that we can make a difference."

Those interested in attending are asked to register in advance here.

Those who would like to attend online via Zoom can register for a link here.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

(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.)