Learn more about the committee: https://www.portlandct.org/solidarity-task-force The Portland Social Justice Coalition was created in July 2020 in Portland, CT. The Coalition was formed in response to protests against police violence and systemic racism across our country and conversations here in town about social justice issues which affect our own community. We are a non-partisan, growing netw
ork of Portland residents, parents, employees, former students, and community members who are dedicated to helping our town be the best it can be. Our mission is to identify the needs of our community by listening, learning and having the difficult conversations necessary to empower our fellow community members to raise their voices and begin to bridge the gaps to create a more equitable, inclusive community. We host monthly meetings on Zoom, and we have formed an education workgroup which focuses on supporting our school district in its efforts toward equity and inclusion. The Coalition has also partnered with the Portland Library to create the Portland Forum, a series of discussions that focus on representing the countless faces of diversity, through books and other media. You can learn more about Portland Forum meetings on the library's website, portlandlibraryct.org or by calling 860-342-6770. If you would like to join our network, or learn more about the Portland Social Justice Coalition, please reach out to us at [email protected]. The more community members that join us, the stronger we will become and the greater the positive impact will be on our town.
