A Statement from Library Director Karen LaRocca-Fels, March 2021:
The Ossining Public Library is outraged by the ongoing violence, discrimination, and harassment being faced by Asian, Asian American, and Pacific Islanders across the country. As we grieve for the victims of hatred and bigotry, we reaffirm our total commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, in the collections we own, the programs we host, and the resources we offer. In these reading lists and resource guides, we hope to amplify the voices of diverse writers, provide new perspectives, and encourage discussion and reflection during these dark days.
For our full list of suggested readings and resource, click here.
Committed to achieving true racial equity. Chaired by Zabeen Mirza (zreemaa@gmail.com) and Nichelle Maynard-Elliott (nmaynardelliott@gmail.com)
Race Amity of Northern Westchester and PutnamFocused on advancing cross-racial and cross-cultural amity.
REPAIR (Rivertown Episcopal Parishes Actions on Inclusion and Race)With a goal of addressing racial justice, REPAIR is led by an informal, self-selected group of laypeople and clergy from all of the communities served by our churches.
Community Voices HeardA member-led, multi-racial organization principally comprised of women of color and low-income families in New York State. CVH tackles tough issues and builds power to secure racial, social and economic justice for all New Yorkers. Through grassroots organizing, leadership development, policy changes, and creating new models of direct democracy CVH is creating a truly equitable New York State.