SMITHFIELD – Gallagher Middle School has been designated as a “No Place for Hate” school this year by the Anti-Defamation League for its actions and work focused on equity, said Vice Principal John Burns.
Since last summer, the school has focused on taking the next step toward the No Hate initiative as a whole school, including creating a coalition of students, family and faculty to run activities.
Gallagher hosted numerous activities throughout the year based on inclusion, bias and equity, teaching students procedures and processes through school-wide activities.
The Anti-Defamation League identified Gallagher along with other schools nationwide as a banner “No Place for Hate” school in recognition of its work over the last year.
SMITHFIELD – A second community meeting on racism will focus on the perspectives of youth and their experiences with racism and bullying in Smithfield, opening up a broader conversation about coming together and moving forward as a community after the discovery of racist graffiti graffiti two months ago.
Led by the Smithfield Youth Council, the forum is scheduled for Wednesday, March 10. Youth say they plan to further discuss plans for paintings to replace the graffiti.
Town Council President Suzy Alba met with the Youth Council following the discovery of racist comments on the pilings of the Route 116 overpass on the Scenic Stillwater Trail. She said the forum will focus on unity and tolerance around issues of race and equity and the youth response to the issues.
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