16 MONTH PLAN

Chestertown Unites Against Racism is a comprehensive, 16-month program designed to:

educate the community about its history pertaining to race relations
pursue legislative reforms that address systemic racism in the Town of Chestertown
promote unity, equality, and inclusivity amongst all residents

As such, the program is organized into three main pillars:

Education
Legislation
Unification

Click here to download a PDF of the 16 Month Plan

Timeline

2022

Jul 05

Aunt Sarah’ Derry is namesake of Chestertown’s new playground

Jun 17

Frederick Douglass Juneteenth Celebration Recap

Jun 17

Frederick Douglass Juneteenth Celebration “Day of Acknowledgment”

The Frederick Douglass Juneteenth Celebration “Day of Acknowledgment” will celebrate the history, culture, and achievements of African American life on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. The Frederick Douglass Juneteenth “Day..Read More

2021

Oct 14

BOOK CLUB: On the Courthouse Lawn (Session 2)

Chestertown Unites Against Racism is excited to announce our official Book Club Invitation: On the Courthouse Lawn: Confronting the Legacy of Lynching in the 21st Century by Sherriyn A. Ifill,..Read More

Sep 27

BOOK CLUB: On the Courthouse Lawn (Session 1)

Aug 21

Legacy Day

For more information visit the Sumner Hall website

Jun 19

Historic Signage Unveiled at Juneteenth Celebration

The sign, which is located between the foot of High Street and the Port of Chestertown Marina, is apologetic and contrite in tone. The town acknowledges that its harbor is..Read More

Jun 18

Juneteenth Celebration

Complete schedule and more info available on the Town website – https://townofchestertown.com/event/juneteenth-celebration/2021-06-18/

Jun 14

Juneteenth Training Sessions presented by Washington College

JEDI Trainings (JUSTICE, EQUITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION) 6:30pm start times Monday June 14th – (Micro) Aggressions (90mins) Tuesday June 15th- Identity and Privilege (90mins) Wednesday June 16th- (Micro) Anti-Racism (120mins)..Read More

May 15

Justice Day: In Pursuit of Racial Equity in Chestertown, Maryland

Saturday, May 15 at 3:00 – 4:45 pm ET via Zoom Justice Day: In Pursuit of Racial Equity in Chestertown, Maryland Please join the James Taylor Justice Coalition of Sumner..Read More

May 01

James Taylor Justice Coalition Exhibition

Exhibition will be on display in May at the Bordley Center, Chestertown

Apr 21

Community Dialogue (04/2021)

Chestertown Town Council, the Black Union of Kent County and Washington College Student Government Association

Mar 01

Historic Signage

Historic Signage for the waterfront was approved at the March 1 Chestertown Mayor and Council Meeting (Minutes from the March 1, 2021 meeting available on the Town website.)

Mar 01

EAC Committee Grows

Meagan White joins the Equity Advisory Committee.

Mar 01

Chestertown Redistricting

Chestertown Redistricting Committee is using 2010 Census data to draw a new map to be used for the 2021 elections. The map will be presented to the Chesterown Mayor and..Read More

Feb 18