Belmont Against Racism

07/08/2026

📚 Join the Equal Justice Book Group! ✨
Looking for a meaningful conversation and a welcoming community? Join Belmont Against Racism and the Belmont Public Library for our next Equal Justice Book Group discussion!
This month we're reading “Song of Solomon” by Toni Morrison, a powerful and celebrated novel that explores identity, family, history, and community. Whether you've finished the book, are still reading, or simply want to join the conversation, everyone is welcome.
📅 Monday, July 27
🕡 6:30–7:30 PM
📍 Waverley Oaks Meeting Room
Belmont Public Library
336 Concord Ave, Belmont, MA
RSVP at https://belmontpubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/equal-justice-book-group-21/
Bring a friend and join us for an evening of thoughtful discussion, meaningful conversation, and community. We hope to see you there!

07/04/2026

🇺🇸 Happy Fourth of July, Belmont!
Today, we celebrate the ideals of freedom, equality, and the many people who make our community strong. Our diversity is one of our greatest strengths, and we believe that everyone deserves to feel welcome, respected, and safe—regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, or background.
As we gather with family, friends, and neighbors, let's honor not only our nation's history but also our shared commitment to building a future rooted in kindness, inclusion, and justice for all.
BAR stands against racism, discrimination, and hate in all its forms. Together, we can continue creating a community where every voice matters and every person belongs.
Wishing everyone a safe, joyful, and meaningful Independence Day. Happy 4th of July! ❤️🤍💙

06/22/2026

06/19/2026

🖤❤️💚 Happy Juneteenth.

Today we celebrate freedom, honor resilience, and remember that the struggle for justice continues.✊🏿

As we reflect on the significance of Juneteenth, we are reminded that freedom is not something to take for granted. Freedom is never given, but always taken—and sometimes stolen. Let’s recommit to safeguarding our freedom.🕊️

Juneteenth marks both a historic milestone and an ongoing call to action. We honor those who fought for liberation and recommit ourselves to building a more just, equitable, and inclusive community for all.✊🏿✨

06/11/2026

🎬 The full trailer for PROMISED SKY is now available.
Join us 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

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