FORJ - Families Organizing for Racial Justice, Newton MA

FORJ - Families Organizing for Racial Justice, Newton MA We partner with parents, leadership & other stakeholders to move this vital work forward.

FORJ is a group of diverse families helping our children -- and ourselves -- learn about issues of power and inequality, and how to stand up for racial justice. FORJ (Families Organizing for Racial Justice) is a group of families in and around Newton, MA who believe that change starts at home and in our own communities.We seek to generate understanding and curiosity about differences in our societ

y, and to work together towards racial equity.

1) We are a learning community that is educating ourselves, our children, our schools, and our various communities about race, racism, culture, and identity.
2) We hope to achieve safe and welcoming environments that enhance the well-being of all people. We want our work to promote healing and connection between individuals and communities.
3) We believe in speaking out against injustice, supporting our kids to be upstanders, and taking action to address bias and inequity.

This is it! We finally have the lineup together! Check out the program of exciting events that our tireless Planning Com...
06/18/2026

This is it! We finally have the lineup together! Check out the program of exciting events that our tireless Planning Committee has put together for you. This is not an event you want to experience on your own. Text a friend or a group you haven't seen in a while and invite them to join you. We can't wait to see you there THIS FRIDAY!

It's all coming coming together! Check out the schedule of events we are putting together for you :-)
06/12/2026

It's all coming coming together! Check out the schedule of events we are putting together for you :-)

Counting down the 12 days til you get to come and feel some Joyful Resistance! Join us at Newton's 6th Annual Newton Jun...
06/07/2026

Counting down the 12 days til you get to come and feel some Joyful Resistance! Join us at Newton's 6th Annual Newton Juneteenth Celebration. See some scenes from last year's event to get you in the moodπŸ˜€

The Eid-il-Adha celebration on Saturday 5/30 has been moved inside due to weather.  https://ournewton.org/event/newton-e...
05/30/2026

The Eid-il-Adha celebration on Saturday 5/30 has been moved inside due to weather. https://ournewton.org/event/newton-eid-ul-adha-celebration/ Hope to see you there!

Newton’s first-ever public Eid-ul-Adha celebration, organized by local Muslim residents, is being held on Saturday May 30, 2026 at Newton City Hall. The event is free and open to the […]

End your day at Newton's 6th Annual Juneteenth Celebration with a FREE outdoor screening of Black Panther under the star...
05/15/2026

End your day at Newton's 6th Annual Juneteenth Celebration with a FREE outdoor screening of Black Panther under the stars!
Community vibes, summer sky, and a movie that redefines Black Excellence - what more could you ask for?
Join us!

This is what you can look forward to at the 6th annual Newton Juneteenth Celebration 2026 on June 19 from 3-9PM in Newto...
05/12/2026

This is what you can look forward to at the 6th annual Newton Juneteenth Celebration 2026 on June 19 from 3-9PM in Newton Highlands! Link to more information in comments

Even AI is showing up to this party πŸ˜‚! Check out EventBrite or our own Facebook Event post to learn more about the Newto...
05/06/2026

Even AI is showing up to this party πŸ˜‚! Check out EventBrite or our own Facebook Event post to learn more about the Newton Juneteenth Celebrations on June 19, 2026 at Hyde Community Center, Newton Highlands (links in comments)

Get ready! It's coming! Watch this space to see the line-up develop! This year we partner with the Hyde Community Center...
04/27/2026

Get ready! It's coming! Watch this space to see the line-up develop! This year we partner with the Hyde Community Center to seamlessly incorporate Juneteenth into the Friday Summer Concert Series. You can look forward to:
🎀 A party atmosphere from 3 PM hosted by DJ Firestarta
🎢 Live performances that move your spirit
πŸ›οΈ Shopping unique finds by local artisans & craft vendors
🍴 Food trucks serving up delicious crowd favorites
🎀 A Summer Concert Series event featuring a band (TBC, watch this space!) from 6–8 PM
🎬 A family-friendly film (TBC, watch this space!) from 8PM to close out the night under the summer sky
Questions? Wanna get involved? Email [email protected]

06/28/2025

The Q***r Culture Celebration is kicking off at Hyde Park, FORJ is in the house, come on out! πŸ’•

06/14/2025

HAPPENING THIS THURSDAY!! Music, food trucks, vendors, African dancing, poetry, face painting, GLITTER TATTOOS 😜
Hyde Highlands Myrtle Baptist Church Newton, MA Cultural Development NewCity Church Newton Indivisble Story Starters Justin Petty Steel Drums Newton Juneteenth Celebration 2025 New Art Center Newton MA Newton Community Pride Newton Free Library

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90 Lincoln Street
Newton Highlands, MA
02461

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