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Black History Month events in Riverhead include an exhibit about the Harlem Renaissance and a screening of the film ‘Selma’

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An exhibit focusing on the storied era of the Harlem Renaissance and a screening and discussion of the film 'Selma' are events taking place during Black History Month at Riverhead Free Library.

With MLK National Day of Service coming up, Riverhead nonprofits in need of volunteers to gather at library Saturday afternoon

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As MLK National Day of Service approaches, the Riverhead Anti-Bias Task Force is hosting a Community Service Expo Saturday from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at Riverhead Free Library. Here's the list of nonprofits that will be there and what their volunteer needs are.

National Coming Out Day: Raising awareness for LGBTQ rights

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Tuesday is National Coming Out Day, and the Riverhead Anti-Bias Task Force teamed up with Riverhead Free Library this week to to host the LGBT Network for a talk about the annual awareness-raising event.

Celebrate and learn about National Coming Out Day during an event at Riverhead Free Library Tuesday evening

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The Riverhead Anti-Bias Task Force and the LGBT Network are partnering to hold a program celebrating National Coming Out Day at Riverhead Free Library Tuesday evening.

Bullying prevention workshop to be held Aug. 24

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A new school year is just around the corner. The Riverhead Anti-Bias Task Force invites parents and students to attend a bullying prevention workshop with the Suffolk County Office of Health Education on Wednesday, Aug. 24 at 6 p.m. at Riverhead Free Library.

These Juneteenth celebrations will take place in Riverhead this weekend

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Riverhead will celebrate Juneteenth this year over the weekend with events hosted by community organizations and the Suffolk Theater.

Test your knowledge of women’s history in the ‘Her’ History trivia game challenge March 19

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Put your knowledge to the test in this free and family-friendly game trivia challenge on Saturday, March 19 at 3 p.m. at the Riverhead Free Library hosted by the Riverhead Anti-Bias Task Force.

How to be an ally: Learn when to step up & speak out

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Everyone is invited to attend a workshop entitled "How to be an Ally" hosted by The Town of Riverhead Anti-Bias Task Force...

Let’s recognize our similarities, respect our differences and build our community up

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We all call Riverhead home. We all want the same things: family and good friends, a happy home, our health. We want to feel safe. We want our children to have a life as good, or better, than our own. Guest column from the Riverhead Anti-Bias Task Force.

Multiple white nationalist group posters appear in downtown Riverhead

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Posters promoting the white nationalist group Patriot Front have been appearing in downtown Riverhead this month. One resident reported taking down at least seven of them over two days.
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