The Coming Together video/film series has been discontinued. This website continues to be a resource for the community and for all who want to learn more about racism and anti-racism.
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“Coming Together” is a project for the greater Amherst, MA area to engage the community to talk about race, better understand each other, stand against racism, and build a healthier community.
How much racism is there in the Amherst area?
“Not much”, say many white people. “I experience it all the time”, say many people of color. Racism can be hard to see when you are white.
Painful realities, but not about blame or guilt
Although there are painful realities that must be faced in understanding contemporary racism, this project is not built around blame or guilt. It is designed to engage people of good will of all racial identities in getting more connected with each other to create a community with more equitable access, participation, outcomes, and understanding. (We do suggest that most white people have more to learn about contemporary racism.)
Who is this for?
Everyone in and around Amherst, MA, of all racial backgrounds, is invited to embark on this exploration together. Use this site to: