Re-examining our roots: The Declaration of Independence at 250 Talk & Conversation

Dear Arlington friends and neighbors,

The Arlington Human Rights Commission invites the community to a talk and a conversation on the Declaration of Independence and its meaning for us today. At “Re-Examining Our Roots: The Declaration of Independence at 250,” moderator Michael Kozuch, K-12 Director of Social Studies and History for the Arlington Public Schools, will present historical background on the Declaration and its continuing importance. Break-out groups will then discuss key concepts in the Declaration and how they are relevant today. Howard Winkler, former Arlington Historical Society President and past president of the Arlington Civil Rights Commission, will conclude with a tribute to Black Bostonian abolitionist Prince Hall, who argued that the Declaration's assertion that “all men are created equal” applied to all Black people, and to whom a marker in the Black Masonic burial ground in Arlington is dedicated.

Thursday, May 28

7:00 - 9:00 PM

Arlington High School

869 Mass Ave, Arlington

Free and open to the public. Refreshments will be provided, registration requested.

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Arlington values equity, diversity, and inclusion. We are committed to building a community where everyone is heard, respected, and protected.

Email: ahrc@town.arlington.ma.us

Phone: 781-316-3250

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Arlington, MA 02476