Wellesley Civil Discourse Initiative

Inspiring series in CommonWealth Beacon aiming to navigate our polarized approach to complex policies: "...when you don’t view the opposing side as morally bankrupt or just plain ignorant, there may actually be opportunities for finding common or higher ground, maybe not to reach a final consensus, but at least to take a step forward together."

Finding common cause and common sense in complexity - CommonWealth Beacon “THERE'S A PLACE in the world for the angry young man,” wrote Billy Joel almost 50 years ago.  Unfortunately, that place seems to have expanded in

Wellesley Community: Please join us for an upcoming dialogue on belonging, October 27 (in person) or October 30 (virtual). The Town’s Equity Audit consultant, Bird Guess of Racial Equity Group, will present a brief overview of the recent Equity Audit, followed by small group discussions to explore how Wellesley can address a key finding of the audit that not all community members feel included in the Town’s traditions, celebrations, and observances. Input from dialogue participants will inform future planning by Town staff. Registration closes this Friday, Oct. 17 at 5 pm (or earlier if full). Sign up here: https://forms.gle/mveB2GEHmXyGzg7s9

The Wellesley Civil Discourse Initiative invites community members to participate in a structured dialogue to reflect on racial identity and racism, and explore how we might be inspired to create a community where every individual who lives, works in, or visits our town, feels valued and accepted. Participants will meet in small groups for a single two-hour dialogue. Sign up here: https://forms.gle/NrVn5mXfHL92s6Th6

Concerned about the impact of social media on young people? On Sunday, May 1, 2 to 4pm, the Becca Schmill Foundation is holding a forum on "Social Media and Our Youth: A Virtual Mental Health Forum" with Needham State Rep. Denise Garlick. Register for this free event here: https://www.beccaschmillfdn.org/event