Tri-Town Against Racism (TTAR) is excited to announce upcoming Story Walks in celebration of Black History Month. These events aim to promote diversity and inclusion within our community by featuring children’s picture books by Black authors and illustrators.
In collaboration with the Mattapoisett Land Trust the Story Walk will take place at Munro Preserve, 1 Main St. Mattapoisett and will feature the book “They Had a Party for Langston Hughes” written by Jason Reynolds and illustrated by Jerome Pumphrey and Jarrett Pumphrey.
A reception is planned for February 22 at Munro Preserve, weather permitting. All are welcome to attend.
In collaboration with the Sippican Lands Trust the Story Walk will take place at the handicapped accessible Osprey Marsh, located approximately three miles south of the intersection of Route 6 (Wareham Road) and Point Road. This walk will feature the book “The Vast Wonder of the World: Biologist Ernest Everett Just” written by Mélina Mangal and illustrated by Luisa Uribe.
Both Story Walks will be up for the entire month of February and are free and open to all.
In addition to the Story Walk, the Sippican Land Trust and TTAR are hosting a Tidepooling event on February 15, at 2:30 pm with Dr. Carolyn Tepolt, SLT Board member and marine biologist, who will lead participants as they explore ocean life in the intertidal zone at Brainard Marsh, Marion. Registration is required for this event and can be completed by visiting sippicanlandstrust.org/events/
A Black History Month Story Time with the Excellent family is planned at the Marion Music Hall, located at 164 Front Street, Marion, on February 8 from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm.
Another Story Time is scheduled for February 22 from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm hosted by Kendall Smiley at the Rochester Women’s Club, located at 37 Marion Rd. Rochester.
TTAR is a nonprofit organization that was founded in 2020. The organization’s mission is to create an anti-racist environment for all citizens through education, positive communication, and fostering inclusion.
For more information about TTAR and its programs, please visit www.tritownagainstracism.org.