Task Force Wants To Hear About Experiences With Racism In Longmeadow

WAMC Northeast Public Radio | By Paul Tuthill

Published December 8, 2020 at 9:21 AM EST

Members of a task force created to address the scourge of systemic racism in the suburb of Longmeadow, Massachusetts are seeking public input.

The Longmeadow Coalition for Racial Justice Task Force has scheduled an open listening session for this Thursday, December 10th. It will be held virtually.

WAMC’s Pioneer Valley Bureau Chief Paul Tuthill spoke with Zach Verriden, who is the chair of the task force.

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