Equity Advisory Committee
Chestertown Unites against Racism
January 12th, 2021
AGENDA
Executive Action: Approval of minutes December,2020
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- Public Sessions: Introduction (Committee members)
- Committee Role: Secretary Kate Livie
- Community contact: email and website launch Monday January 18th, MLK Day chestertownequityadvisory@gmail.com and chestertownunites.com
- Agenda approval: EAC must be contacted via email /website and approved by Chairman.
- Link for public meeting must be requested by 5pm on the day of EAC meeting.
Committee Action:
- Kees DeMooy and Town w/ bi-laws for governing meeting
- Currently identifying EAC members strengths
Plan Information
- Diversity/Cultural trainings date TBD (Ruth/Vic)
Plan Implementation
- Community Dialogue w/ Washington College SGA (Jan 20th)
- Book Club- Sherrilyn Ifills “On the Courthouse Lawn” April 2021 Start date w/Town and Council, EAC, Bayside Hoyas and James Taylor Justice Coalition
Historic Video Selection upcoming:
- Black Churches (Bethel AME Church, Janes United Methodist Church, Faith Life Church)
- Police Genocide (Police Brutality and Lynchings)
- Gentrification- (Cannon Street, Wilmer Park, Water street and Front Street)
Updates:
- EAC members John Queen, Kate Livie and Rev. Bobby Brown interviewed w/local media Kent News and Chestertown Spy
- Introduction video and Chestertown Black Churches (Edit)
New Business:
- Washington College SGA
- Andy Goddard w/ Downtown Chestertown Association
Public Comment:
- Individuals or groups will be provided 2 minutes (NO EXCEPTIONS)
- Must provide current address within city limits, ward of residence and council representative
Next meeting February 12th, 2020 7pm