Reading Frederick Douglass Together Wednesday, July 29, 2026 from 6:30 - 8:00 PM, Newton Free Library, 330 Homer Street, Newton. Come gather in community to read and discuss Frederick Douglass’ famous address, “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?” At Reading Frederick Douglass Together, we’ll read, listen to, and reflect on the speech in an interactive program facilitated by Newton Families Organizing for Racial Justice (FORJ). This program will feature readings of Dougl

The Hate U Give | Book & Film Discussion with FORJ Tuesday, December 2, 2025, 6:30 - 8:00 PM at Newton Free Library Narratives of Change: Stories shape the way we see the world—and each other. Join us for a discussion that brings together middle schoolers, high schoolers, and adults to explore the book The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas, and its movie adaptation. Together, we’ll reflect, ask questions, and have honest conversations about race, justice, and community in a disc

The Newton Juneteenth Celebration, returns to the Hyde Community Center on Saturday, June 15, 2024, 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm.

The Newton Juneteenth Celebration, returns to the Hyde Community Center on Monday, June 19, 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm. This Celebration marks...

This week, principals at both Brown Middle School and Newton South High School informed families that swastikas were found on school...

In a school district that has pledged commitment to actively fighting racism and charging educators to speak up, speak out and create...

Each year the Newton Human Rights Commission (HRC) awards a Human Rights Award to those who have improved the quality of life in Newton...

FORJ Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) Solidarity Night Wednesday, April 14th 2021 7-8:30pm, with open discussion until 9pm RSVP...

Dear FORJ Community, We want to acknowledge the fact that many of you are in mourning after yesterday’s assault on the nation’s capital...

December 2020 FORJ Meeting – Restoration and Reflection WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 16th, 7-8:30 Join us for our December city-wide FORJ meeting...