Between March 22nd to March 29th is Trans Rights Readathon week. This is a week to raise awareness, visibility and support to the transgender community. This can be done by reading books by transgender authors or transgender stories, posting about it on social media, or raising money by the books you read to donate toContinue reading “Trans Rights Readathon Week”
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Black History Month 2024 Events
Next month is Black History Month and we would like to mark the calendar for events available in February celebrating Black culture and history. Below are a few fun local events to check out! Friday, February 2nd The Cabot in Beverly will be holding a free event Amplifying Voices: Next Generation Youth Films. This eventContinue reading “Black History Month 2024 Events”
Juneteenth Opal Lee Walk
Lynnfield for Love is excited for our Juneteenth Opal Lee Walk in June. This walk will symbolize the 2.5 mile walk Opal Lee (the grandmother of Juneteenth) walked in her quest to make Juneteenth a recognized holiday.
Race Amity Day 2022
A celebration of friendship across race and cultures. Family friendly FREE event in Lynnfield’s Town Common June 12, 2022.
Lynnfield Pride Celebration
Join us in celebrating Lynnfield’s 1st Pride Celebration! A Lynnfield for Love collaboration with Lynnfield High School’s GSA. Join us for a fun evening at the Lynnfield Common.
Continuing Black History Learning Beyond February
Black history doesn’t end in February! L4L’s book list will help you continue learning Black history and antiracism beyond Black History Month with a list of books from kids to adults.
Chalk Your Walk
Hate has no place here or anywhere. Come support Black lives! Let’s show up and show our neighbors some love. Join us on the Lynnfield Town Common to hold signs together. Per the governor’s orders, remember to wear your mask and space yourselves out 6 feet apart or more. We won’t be offering sign makingContinue reading “Chalk Your Walk”
Two Local Organizations We Can Help
Lynnfield For Love is all about spreading the love and championing organizations that are doing good work. Right now these two organizations are working tirelessly to feed and provide everyday supplies to struggling families. We encourage you to support them! Chelsea Collaborative “The mission of the Chelsea Collaborative is to empower Chelsea residents to enhanceContinue reading “Two Local Organizations We Can Help”
Making Reading Inclusive – Educating the Next Generation
Most children’s books published in the U.S. feature a white protagonist. Here is just a small selection of books, new and old, that will help expand your child’s reading experience. Skin You Live InBy Michael Tyler We ALL Love PancakesBy Jennifer Mailey Greevy The Colors of UsBy Karen Katz Be Kind By Pat Zietlow Miller LastContinue reading “Making Reading Inclusive – Educating the Next Generation”
Let’s Talk About Race: Adult Book List
Want to learn more about race and the history of race relations in the U.S. and beyond? Here are a few books to get you started: The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration In the Age of Colorblindness By Michelle Alexander Why I’m No Longer Talking to White People About RaceBy Reni Eddo-Lodge AmericanahBy Chimamanda Ngozi AdichieContinue reading “Let’s Talk About Race: Adult Book List”
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