A group of community activists, parents and residents presented ideas to City School District officials during a three-hour meeting Wednesday.
The session, organized by the Activists Against Racism Movement, was a follow-up to a similar event held on Jan. 5 that was attended by about 100 people. About 30 people turned out for the meeting Wednesday.
Thanks to everyone who gave us feedback on our Feb. 25th discussion on racism and the media! Hearing back from the community is always nice and we look forward to continuing to build relations with everyone who is willing to work with us to address racism in all its forms.
Thank you so very much Brother. I appreciate all that you contributed to the success of the event. I was very glad to see you there and I appreciate your willingness to co-sponsor on behalf of your organization. Please give them our most sincere and gracious, “Thank You,” and let everyone know we will keep you informed of the upcoming future direction.
J. Bediaku Manin
Thanks again and congrats on such a successful event!
Steve Dawe – News Director, WHAM-TV
I want to thank your organization again for organizing and sponsoring last night’s community forum. It was, I believe, an important step in beginning to address the issue of institutional racism in the local media. I shared my experiences this morning with the staff during our editorial meeting. I was excited to see how everyone was interested in the topic, had good ideas, and is looking forward to the “next steps” that we will take both internally and with the community.
Mike Goldrick – News Director, WHEC-TV
Know that AARM has my support in this very important and necessary effort. I am very pleased that things went well.
Iris Banister
Thanks again for hosting the panel discussion. We are looking forward to next steps.
Robin Wilt – Progressive Democrats of Genesee Valley
Thanks to everyone who came out and made our event on racism and the media a truly historic night. Here’s links to a some of the articles written about the event: