Mayor Walsh launches Peace and Democracy discussions

Mayor Walsh launches Peace and Democracy discussions

 

Mayor Marty Walsh joined former Mayor Ray Flynn and longtime community advocate Mel King on March 21 to launch the Boston Peace and Democracy Discussions

 

 

 

WOW XD

It is So Great~!!! :)

I expect to hear the following news

after Peace and Democracy discussions is held.

 

It will bring lots of effects to make

a more peaceful society :)

 

 

The Boston Peace and Democracy Discussions are designed to engage children in discussions with family members, teachers, librarians, police officers, street workers, nurses, doctors and clergy members about how to combat violence and create a more peaceful and democratic city and country. Peace and Democracy e-books and digital games that encompass multicultural literature, activities and curriculum will enhance the discussions.

"This partnership further enhances our commitment to providing our young people with the tools they need to combat violence in their own communities,"

 

said Walsh.

 

"I thank Ray Flynn and Mel King for supporting this effort, which will help to better serve our children and families by talking about these very important issues."
 

The first Peace and Democracy Discussion will be supported with "It Doesn't Have to Be This Way: A Barrio Story" ("No tiene que ser asi: una historia Del barrio"), written by Luis J. Rodriguez, a book about a Latino boy who is being pressured to join a local gang and learns to overcome his troubles.

After reading and discussing this story about gangs and violence in one neighborhood in Los Angeles, California, students and participating adults will discuss their points of view about how violence in their city and community can be prevented.

Based on feedback from this launch, a prototype will be provided for free to select schools and educational organizations in Boston who serve grades 4-5. By September 2017, the program's goal is to provide one e-book per grade level for all grade levels, encompassing pre-K to 12th grade, focusing on violence prevention. Future Boston Peace and Democracy Discussions will focus on discrimination and income inequality.

The first Peace and Democracy Discussion will be held at the Julia Butler Family Center, located at the Boston Housing Authority's Lenox/Camden development in Lower Roxbury.

 

In addition, Center staff will participate in the discussions with area youth. The Center was recently renovated and provides after school programming for community youth and their families. The Center is currently operated through a new partnership between Vibrant Boston, the Black Ministerial Alliance and the BHA.

The Boston Peace and Democracy Advisory Board is in the process of reaching out to potential supporters and partners. King is the honorary chairperson of the board and was just recently joined on the board by Flynn.

 

 

by WICKED LOCAL WEST ROXBURY news

 





Hope for being

full of Peace and Love

in Boston 

 

See ya~! XP