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Photo by Libby Stanford / Summit Daily archives The town of Breckenridge, Breckenridge Music and Breck Create are co-hosting the first Solidarity Talk of the summer, which will feature live entertainment from Colorado-based artists and conversation on the topic “What does it mean, and feel like, to be welcome?” The talk is set for 4-6 p.m. Friday, June 25, at Upper Blue Elementary in Breckenridge. The event also includes a pizza party and a free clothing spree, where people can take anything they need at no cost. This is the second year of the Solidarity Talks series. Talks are hosted once per month from June to October. ....
Breckenridge This last year, since the Solidarity Walk, most conversations I’ve been involved in are focused on self-improvement, community engagement and the overall betterment of humanity. These conversations are always proven to be centered around amazing, thought-provoking subject matters that are an absolute pleasure to be a part of. These meaningful and inspirational discussions dictate most of my interactions with my fellow community members. On a daily basis, I feel a sense of excitement with the creative exchange of ideas and collective brainstorming sessions, but I stop and wonder, from time to time, how effective are individuals outside of the scope of our conversations being? Are people putting forth intentional efforts to be inclusive and exhibiting kindness to all people in their lives and places of businesses? ....
Breckenridge’s Social Equity Advisory Commission, the first of its kind in Summit County, has spent its first few meetings discussing goals and setting its definition for terms like equity. Town spokesperson Haley Littleton explained that the town hired The Equity Project as a consultant to help the newly appointed commissioners get started. Similar to other town commissions, Littleton said the new commission will take care of housekeeping items, such as going over rules and regulations of the commission and assigning a chair and co-chair. Mission and vision statements also will be defined. As a next step, The Equity Project will take feedback from the community listening session the town hosted in January to come up with a plan for what the commission can prioritize, Littleton said. As a formal advisory commission, Littleton said the group eventually will come up with recommendations for the Breckenridge Town Council. ....