DEI Commission votes 5-0 to condemn Patriot Front

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What happened

The Concord DEI Commission voted unanimously 5-0 to condemn white nationalist group Patriot Front after members learned of hateful posters in town through news coverage rather than town notification. Members discussed that the town has no formal, consistent protocol for deciding when to issue public statements after bias incidents. The commission also heard presentations on disability accessibility improvements, reviewed a community climate survey showing improved perceptions of inclusivity, and discussed a proposed trail connector to the middle school.

Key decisions

• ● Statement condemning Patriot Front. The commission voted 5-0 to adopt a statement condemning Patriot Front as antithetical to Concord's values. The exact wording was to be finalized by Fonserrava and Trunatore after the meeting. (Vote 5-0). Read case details

Next dates

• Oct. 29: DEI survey results presentation at Harvey Wheeler Center
• Nov. 12: Islamophobia training, Understanding the American Muslim
• Dec. 1: Privilege Walk at Umbrella Center

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