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Black History Month: Anti-Bias Task force to host free screening of ‘Just Mercy’ at The Suffolk
Starring Michael B. Jordan as attorney Bryan Stevenson and Jamie Foxx as death row inmate Walter McMillian, the 2019 film, based on Stevenson's memoir, is a powerful depiction of systemic racism in the American justice system.
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Recent appearances of swastikas evoke painful memory for Riverhead man
Recent news of swastikas being found in Riverhead school buildings brought back painful memories for a man whose family home in Riverhead was defiled with the antisemitic symbol in 1969, an event that still haunts him 54 years later.
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‘Pride and Prom’ will look at challenges of navigating major life events for LGBTQ community
“Pride and Prom” will be an open conversation about the challenges for the LGBTQ community maneuvering prom and other major life events. Inspired by the musical-comedy “The Prom,”staged this year by Riverhead Blue Masques, tonight’s program will feature musical numbers from the show.
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Black History Month events in Riverhead include an exhibit about the Harlem Renaissance and a screening of the film ‘Selma’
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.
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With MLK National Day of Service coming up, Riverhead nonprofits in need of volunteers to gather at library Saturday afternoon
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.
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National Coming Out Day: Raising awareness for LGBTQ rights
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.
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Celebrate and learn about National Coming Out Day during an event at Riverhead Free Library Tuesday evening
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.
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Bullying prevention workshop to be held Aug. 24
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.
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These Juneteenth celebrations will take place in Riverhead this weekend
Riverhead will celebrate Juneteenth this year over the weekend with events hosted by community organizations and the Suffolk Theater.
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Test your knowledge of women’s history in the ‘Her’ History trivia game challenge March 19
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.