Tri-Town Group Plans Several Events During Black History Month

Tri-Town Against Racism – a group representing concerned residents of Mattapoisett, Marion and Rochester – has put together a series a program for young and old this month celebrating Black history.

The programs will consist of storytelling, walks with an emphasis on Black history and an art competition.

TTAR member Jessica DeCicco-Carey shared details about the programs and how the public can get involved.

"Our group is dedicated to defending our communities against racism through education, positive communication, and amplifying the voices of those impacted by racism," she said. "In addition to creating three 'little libraries' offering diverse reading material, we hold community conversations on a variety of topics, book readings, and we support marginalized groups in our communities."

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"As much as people say that racism doesn't exist in the Tri-Town area, it does, and we feel that our communities could be doing better," she said. "What started as a small group of concerned mothers eventually snowballed into founding a nonprofit organization."

TTAR says Black History Month is a time to celebrate the achievements and educate ourselves about the contributions of African Americans.

Events include several Black History Month Story Walks in Marion and Mattapoisett, learning about pioneering biologist Ernest Everett Just, who spent time researching at the Marine Biological Laboratory at Woods Hole.

Another Story Walk will focus on author and activist Langston Hughes, an early innovator of jazz poetry and leader of the Harlem Renaissance. 

There will also be a Creative Expression Contest, with a reception planned for 2 p.m. on February 8 at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library.

Also on the list are two family-friendly story times in Marion and Rochester, and an environmental discussion on tidepooling with the Sippican Land Trust.

For more information about TTAR's Black History Month events, visit tritownagainstracism.org.

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