Responding To Hate, Bias Forum Planned

BIRMINGHAM, MI — The Birmingham Public Schools and the Race Relations and Diversity Task Force are inviting the public to attend a community/family panel on responding to hate and bias and building bridges of understanding and respect. The event will be held on April 20 at 7 p.m. at Birmingham Public Schools administration building, 31301 Evergreen, Beverly Hills (adjacent to Groves High School).

Panelists will include Shaykh Mohamed Alasmari, Executive Director of the Michigan Muslim Community Council; Heidi Budaj, Regional Director, Anti Defamation League; Cathleen Fritz, BPS parent, diversity advocate; Jennifer Giroux, BPS parent and special education advocate; Art Jack, BPS parent, Chair of Birmingham African American Family Network; The Reverend Joyce Matthews, Christ Church Cranbrook; Dr. Dan Nerad, Superintendent, Birmingham Public Schools; and Liliana Reyes, Affirmations, LGBTQ outreach and education director.

Reservations are not needed to attend. For more information, call the Birmingham Public Schools Office of Communications and Family Engagement at (248)203-3026.

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