Hoping to open a community dialogue on the subject of bias and discrimination, Riverhead’s Anti-Bias Task Force is hosting an open meeting next Monday evening in Aquebogue.
The meeting will be moderated by civil rights attorney Cathryn Harris-Marchese of the law firm of Frederick Brewington.
“We’re doing it because of the climate we’re experiencing right now,” task force chairperson Connie Lassandro said in an interview.
“We’re trying to get a sense from the community about whatever issues are of concern,” she said, “and we thought it would be a good chance to have a meaningful discussion.”
Lassandro said she sent out about 125 emails to community and civic groups, churches and service clubs in Riverhead. She’s also invited officials from various government and law enforcement agencies.
“I’m hoping people will be honest and speak with us openly,” Lassandro said.
The task force would like to hold a meeting like this at least annually, she said.
The meeting Monday will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Riverhead Human Resource Center, located at 70 Shade Tree Lane in Aquebogue.
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