Tri-Town Human Rights Coalition

06/22/2026

Rest is Resistance: A Collective Calm ✨

In a world that constantly demands our labor, our energy, and our hyper-vigilance, choosing to pause is a radical act.

The Tri-Town Human Rights Coalition invites you to join us for a practice dedicated entirely to community care, rest, and restoration. True advocacy requires us to sustain ourselves, and we cannot pour from an empty cup. Let’s gather to rest together.

🧘‍♀️ What: Restorative Yoga & Collective Calm
🗓️ When: Saturday, July 11th
🧘 Led by: Wild Om
🩷 Generously Sponsored by: The Lemon Grove & Ms. Janelle’s Neighbor School
🔗 FREE Registration: https://givebutter.com/rest-is-resistance-wildom

This session is designed for all bodies and all experience levels. Come as you are, breathe with us, and reclaim your peace in a supportive, inclusive community space. 🕊️✨

Bring a yoga mat or a comfortable blanket, some water, and an open heart. Let's practice the radical act of slowing down, together.

Registration required.

06/21/2026

We gathered on the Topsfield Common for Juneteenth—not just to reflect on history, but to commit to the ongoing work of anti-racism right here in our community. Education and activism are how we drive real change, and anti-racism isn’t supposed to be comfortable. You cannot fix a broken system by pretending it isn’t broken.

We are so grateful to everyone who showed up, listened, and shared space. Thank you to our incredible speakers and leaders who made their voices heard:

✨ Talisa Rafferty, Topsfield Housing Authority Chair + Tri-Town Human Rights Coalition leader
✨ Jamie Belsito, Former Town Moderator, current MA 06 Congressional Candidate
✨ Kevin Harutunian, Topsfield Town Administrator
✨ Laura Geggis, Our Community Indivisible
✨ Janelle Pescatore, Tri-Town Human Rights Coalition

We ground ourselves in the truth of our past and the urgency of our present. As the great Langston Hughes wrote:

"O, let America be America again—
The land that never has been yet—
And yet must be—the land where every man is free."

All of our activism looks different—whether you are protesting on the street, making phone calls to your representatives, or committing to learning from Black authors at our local library. We all have a part here.

Go out and be curious. Learn. Stand for anti-racism and love, and let's take care of one another. 🖤❤️💚

06/20/2026

This looks really cool! Sober biker potluck at Rest Stop Ranch.

June 18-August 13, Thursdays, 4:30-6:30pm, free-of-charge, all 2-wheel and 3-wheel enthusiasts welcome (bikers and bicyclists). Just show up with a smile and some yummy food to share or a six-pack […]

06/19/2026

06/19/2026

06/18/2026

As we approach Juneteenth, we reflect on the journey toward true freedom, equity, and liberation. Juneteenth is a living reminder that representation matters, and that building a truly inclusive town requires us to actively show up.

This week is an important opportunity for our town to reflect, listen, and gather in community solidarity.

Here is how we can stand together over the next two days:

TOMORROW | THURSDAY 6/18 (12:00 PM NOON)

Juneteenth Flag Display on the Topsfield Common

Let’s completely fill the Common lawn. Come stand with us in person to show that visible representation matters to our neighbors. Bring your family and your support!

FRIDAY | JUNETEENTH 6/19 (All Day Long)

Community Day at the Topsfield Beach Association
Let’s keep the connection rolling. The beach is fully open to everyone—no membership required, all are welcome.

🍳☕ Grab lunch from the Eggcelent Cafe Mobile Kitchen & Catering truck parked on-site all day!

Let's turn reflection into action.

See you tomorrow at noon on the Common!

06/17/2026

When we asked why the Progress Pride or Juneteenth flags couldn't be raised on the main flagpole in town, we were told the pole physically could not support flying multiple flags at once.

Yet, this past Saturday, the Topsfield Historical Society flew multiple flags on that exact same pole to kick off the Strawberry Festival. 🍓🇺🇸

When we asked why the Juneteenth flag can’t go on the pole for this Thursday's flag display, the answer was "past practice"—deferring instead to the gazebo.

We are genuinely grateful to the Town Administrator for a long, open, and respectful discussion on Monday. We appreciate the time and the dialogue. But true inclusion means moving past "past practice" and turning conversations into visible action. Representation matters. Visibility matters.

How we show up, stand up, and speak up this week:

🗣️ Make Your Voice Heard: Reach out to town leadership, the Select Board. Let them know our community requests real visibility on our town's flagpole.

📍 Thursday (6/18) @ 12:00 PM NOON: Stand with us on the Topsfield Town Common for the town Juneteenth flag display.

🏖️ Friday (6/19) All Day: Celebrate Juneteenth together at the Topsfield Beach Association Community Day! All are welcome (no membership needed), and the Eggcellent Mobile Cafe truck will be there all day. 🍳🥯🥪

We are here, we belong, and together we rise stronger. Let's be the change, Topsfield.