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:

  1. Education
  2. Legislation
  3. Unification

Click here to download a PDF of the 16 Month Plan

Timeline

2022
Jul 05
Jun 17
Jun 17

Frederick Douglass Juneteenth Celebration “Day of Acknowledgment”

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)

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)

BOOK CLUB: On the Courthouse Lawn (Session 1)

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

Aug 21

Legacy Day

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

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

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
Feb 10
Feb 01
Jan 20

Community Dialogue (01/2021 – Part 2)

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

Jan 20

Community Dialogue (01/2021 – Part 1)

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

Jan 18

chestertownunites.com website is launched

16 Month Plan, Resource Videos, Meetings and Agendas, Contact Info

2020
Dec 08
Oct 05
Sep 12
Sep 11
Sep 09

Town Council Passes Two Resolutions Against Racism

Resolution 03-2020 Regarding Black Lives Matter in Chestertown, Maryland and Resolution 05-2020 authorizes the creation of an Equity Advisory Committee