Join us in the Library’s Round Room for a series of discussions designed to deepen understanding, bridge past and present, create brave spaces for dialogue, and strengthen inclusion in Wayland and beyond.
Using the McCarthy era and the targeting of Paul Robeson as a historical anchor, come and discuss how fear and suspicion have been used—past and present—to sort people into rigid categories of “acceptable” and “dangerous.” We will explore how fear-driven narratives and the urge to publicly label or distance ourselves from others continue to shape our institutions, our conversations, and our community life.