Belmont Against Racism

Belmont Against Racism Founded in 1992, we are a community-action, all-volunteer organization that tackles issues of racism with the motto: "Think globally.

Act locally!" While our initial focus was on racism, we now also address different forms of bigotry and social injustice.

06/11/2026

🎬 The full trailer for PROMISED SKY is now available.
Join us, Belmont LGBTQ Alliance, and Belmont World Film for the Massachusetts Premiere of this moving and timely story of migration, resilience, and chosen family.
📅 Monday, June 15 | 7:00 PM
📍West Newton Cinema
1296 Washington St, West Newton
PROMISED SKY follows three women from Côte d’Ivoire living together in Tunisia without legal status. When they take in a young girl who survives a shipwreck, a fragile but powerful bond begins to form. As mounting pressures threaten their future, each woman must confront where she belongs—and what she is willing to risk for the people she has come to call family.
🌟 Official Selection, Un Certain Regard, Cannes Film Festival.
Watch the trailer, then join us on June 15 to experience this acclaimed film on the big screen.
🎟️ More information and tickets at https://belmontworldfilm2026.eventive.org/schedule/promised-sky-699cd9af68fd5ad2a7d70388

06/10/2026

🎬 Join us, , and for the Massachusetts Premiere of PROMISED SKY.
📅 Monday, June 15 | 7:00 PM
📍 West Newton Cinema
1296 Washington St, West Newton
PROMISED SKY tells the story of three women from Côte d’Ivoire living together in Tunisia without legal status. When they take in a young girl who survives a shipwreck, a fragile but powerful bond begins to form. As mounting pressures threaten their future, each woman must confront where she belongs—and what she is willing to risk for the people she has come to call family.
🌟 Official Selection, Un Certain Regard, Cannes Film Festival.
A moving and timely story of migration, resilience, and chosen family.
🎟️ More information and tickets at https://belmontworldfilm2026.eventive.org/schedule/promised-sky-699cd9af68fd5ad2a7d70388

We were honored to welcome Jacqueline Bhabha for a powerful post-screening conversation following the East Coast Premier...
06/09/2026

We were honored to welcome Jacqueline Bhabha for a powerful post-screening conversation following the East Coast Premiere of LOST LAND.
A leading human rights lawyer and advocate for refugees and migrant children, Bhabha shared valuable insights on displacement, protection, and the lived realities behind the stories portrayed in the film. Her remarks deepened our understanding of the challenges faced by Rohingya families and the importance of preserving human dignity and hope.
Thank you to everyone who joined us for this moving evening of film and discussion.

06/07/2026

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06/05/2026

🎬 The full trailer for LOST LAND is here.
Join us, Belmont LGBTQ Alliance, and Belmont World Film for the East Coast Premiere of this powerful and groundbreaking film.
📅 Monday, June 8 | 7:00 PM
📍 West Newton Cinema
1296 Washington St, West Newton
LOST LAND follows a four-year-old boy and his nine-year-old sister as they leave a Rohingya refugee camp in Bangladesh and embark on a dangerous journey to Malaysia in hopes of reuniting with their family.
🌍 The first-ever Rohingya-language feature film, LOST LAND features more than 200 Rohingya cast members and was awarded the Special Jury Prize at the Venice International Film Festival.
Watch the trailer, then experience this remarkable film on the big screen.
🎟️ Tickets and more information at https://belmontworldfilm2026.eventive.org/schedule/lost-land-699e23e27c7f732169086481

06/04/2026

🎬 Join us, Belmont LGBTQ Alliance, and Belmont World Film for the East Coast Premiere of LOST LAND.
📅 Monday, June 8 | 7:00 PM
📍 West Newton Cinema
1296 Washington St, West Newton
LOST LAND follows a four-year-old boy and his nine-year-old sister as they leave a Rohingya refugee camp in Bangladesh and embark on a dangerous journey to Malaysia in hopes of reuniting with their family.
🌍 The first-ever Rohingya-language feature film, LOST LAND features more than 200 Rohingya cast members and won the Special Jury Prize at the Venice International Film Festival.
Don’t miss this powerful and groundbreaking film.
🎟️ More information and tickets at https://belmontworldfilm2026.eventive.org/schedule/lost-land-699e23e27c7f732169086481

06/03/2026

📚 Join us for our next Equal Justice Book Group discussion!
🗓 Monday, June 22
⏰ 6:30 PM
📍 Belmont Public Library, Waverley Oaks Meeting Room
336 Concord Ave, Belmont
This month, we'll be discussing “We Came to Welcome You” by Vincent Tirado.
Part social commentary and part psychological horror, the novel follows a couple who move into an idyllic suburban community only to discover unsettling pressures to conform and belong. Through suspenseful storytelling, Tirado explores themes of inclusion, exclusion, identity, and the hidden dynamics that shape communities—making it a powerful springboard for conversations about assimilation, racism, and belonging.
Whether you're a longtime member of our book group or joining us for the first time, we welcome you. And if you haven't finished the book, that's okay—all are encouraged to participate regardless of how much they've read.
📖 Copies are available at the Belmont Public Library Circulation Desk.
Please invite friends, family, and neighbors interested in building a more inclusive community. We look forward to seeing you there!
RSVP at https://belmontpubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/equal-justice-book-group-20/

06/01/2026

Join Us and Belmont LGBTQ Alliance at Belmont World Film’s Pride & World Refugee Awareness Month Screenings (starts today!)

June 1, 8 & 15 at 7:00 PM
West Newton Cinema
1296 Washington Street, West Newton

Featuring three of the world’s leading films exploring immigration and refugee experiences across three continents, each screening will be followed by a fascinating discussion.

Monday, June 1
ENZO: In this riveting drama set along the breathtaking coast of the South of France, a 16-year-old boy defies his bourgeois family’s expectations by starting a masonry apprenticeship. There he meets a charismatic Ukrainian colleague who shakes up his world. Premiered at the Director's Fortnight at the Cannes Film Festival.

Monday, June 8
LOST LAND: In the hope of reuniting with their scattered family, four-year-old boy and his nine-year-old sister leave a Rohingya refugee camp in Bangladesh and embark on a perilous journey to reach Malaysia. The first-ever Rohingya-language film, featuring more than 200 Rohingya cast members. Winner of the Special Jury Prize at the Venice International Film Festival.

Monday, June 15
PROMISED SKY: Three women from Côte d’Ivoire, living together in Tunisia without legal status, take in a young girl who washes ashore after a shipwreck. As this fragile, makeshift family begins to take shape, mounting pressures force each woman to confront where she belongs—and what she’s willing to risk. Premiered in Un Certain Regard at the Cannes Film Festival.

🌈 We had a blast at the Belmont Pride Parade! 🏳️‍🌈✨Thank you to everyone who stopped by the BAR table, picked up some go...
05/31/2026

🌈 We had a blast at the Belmont Pride Parade! 🏳️‍🌈✨
Thank you to everyone who stopped by the BAR table, picked up some goodies, entered our raffle, and spent time connecting with us. It was a joy to celebrate Pride and community with so many familiar and new faces during this special Belmont LGBTQ Alliance 25th Anniversary Celebration.
📚 Congratulations to the winners of our book raffle!
We're excited to share:
“All Boys Aren't Blue: A Memoir-Manifesto” by George M. Johnson
&
“Black on Both Sides: A Racial History of Trans Identity” by C. Riley Snorton
We hope you'll join our book group at the Belmont Public Library sometime and continue the conversation with us. These books offer powerful perspectives on identity, history, and belonging, and hope they inspire meaningful conversations. Visit https://belmontagainstracism.org/bookgroup for more info about the Equal Justice Book Group .
Thank you for helping make the 2026 Belmont Pride community event such a welcoming, joyful, and affirming celebration. We loved sharing the day—and these books—with you! 💜

05/30/2026

🌈 Celebrate 25 years of pride, commuonity, and belonging with the Belmont LGBTQ+ Alliance!
Join us at the Belmont Pride Parade on Sunday, May 31.
Meet at the Town Green (404 Concord Ave) by 12:45 PM for a joyful afternoon of music, treats, kids’ activities, and community fun. Everyone is welcome! 🏳️‍🌈
🎉 Live music • 🍦 Cake & ice cream • 🎈 Kids’ activities
Stop by the BAR table for free goodies, prize giveaways, and to learn more about what we do!
📍 Town Green, 404 Concord Ave
🗓 Sunday, May 31
⏰ 1:00 PM

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