LYME/OLD LYME — – The Lyme-Old Lyme Partnership for Social Justice has announced that it will hold a “teach-in” the day after the election – in conjunction with the Old Saybrook March for Justice.
The teach-in is titled The Work That Lies Ahead: Desegregating Hearts, Minds and Spaces in the Aftermath, and will be held Wednesday, Nov. 4, at 5 p.m., outside Old Lyme Memorial Town Hall.
The timing of the event reflects the reality that, whatever the outcome of the election, the Partnership’s work along the Connecticut shoreline will remain the same – fighting for social justice in Lyme and Old Lyme.
The teach-in will feature two speakers:
• Kevin Booker from the New London City Council – an educator, social justice advocate and
council member for the City of New London.
• Erica Watson – an educator and wellness advocate.
All are welcome. It is requested that everyone should wear a mask at the event.
Upcoming events sponsored by the partnership or the Old Saybrook March for Justice will take place as follows:
• Wednesday, Nov. 11 – Essex, in front of Town Hall
• Wednesday, Nov. 18 – Deep River, in front of the Congregational Church
• Wednesday, Nov. 25 – Old Saybrook, in front of the Kate
• Wednesday, Dec. 2 – TBD
The Lyme-Old Lyme Partnership’s mission is to educate area residents on important topics of social justice and call attention to opportunities where citizens can support local, state and national social-justice efforts. For more information or to stay abreast of news, visit the partnership’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/LOLPartnership4SJ or send an email to [email protected].
The Old Saybrook March for Justice is an inclusive and welcoming coalition of friends and neighbors, who care deeply about basic human rights.
Their mission statement states, ” We are outraged by centuries of structural racism in this country. We stand with Black Lives Matter. We listen, learn and act. We understand that silence is not an option. We aim to be allies and antiracist. We are respectful, nonpartisan and inclusive. We welcome all who share our values. We educate ourselves and join in weekly marches.”
For further information, email [email protected].