Multicultural BRIDGE - Events

MCLA Diversity and Inclusion Conference

6/12/2019

Save the date!

On June 12th, BRIDGE will be particating and supporting the MCLA Diversity and Inclusion 3-day Conference, featuring the PISAB Undoing Racism workshop (“an appetizer” for the 35 hr training our CEO has taken twice, ie 70 hrs). This is strongly recommended for our racial justice activists and allies. Nikki Giovanni will be reading in the evening on June 12th.

To find out more: MCLA Diversity and Inclusion Conference.
Email Érica for free tickets erica.barreto@mcla.edu

race amity day 2019

6/9/2019

Save the date!

On June 9th, we'll be celebrating Massachusetts Race Amity Day in the Berkshires with our 3rd annual Racial Justice Mini-Conference & 10th anniversary of BRIDGE Race Task Force & TRJ campaign celebration.

More information coming soon!

Gasping whiteness

5/19/2019

Join BRIDGE for a fundraiser to see Gasping Whiteness, a new play about parenting, whiteness and privilege, at the Foundry in West Stockbridge on May 19th at 5pm.

On May 19th at 5 PM at the Foundry in West Stockbridge a performance of Gasping Whiteness will be held. The Foundry art space is beautifully renovated and this performance will hold an intimate 60 seat showing of Gasping Whiteness.

This play explores how white supremacy impacts parenting in progressive, middle class communities as it raises funds for POC-led arts, organizing, and youth development work. The play is inspired by the work of activist/artists from across the U.S. and is co-directed by playwright Will MacAdams and Trenda Loftin (who also perform).

Tickets are selling fast, please reserve your spot and we encourage you to pay what you can afford to donate ( $10 and up) because all proceeds go to support BRIDGE programs in our community.

Community Trainings and Workshops: may - june

5/14/2019

May 10th - Co-facilitation Training (one training -5/10 or 5/11 is mandatory for 5/17 School Forum in Central Berkshire Regional School District) at 5:30 - 9:30 pm at Nessacus School in Dalton MA to sign-up email adminsupport@multiculturalbridge.org.
May 11th - Co-facilitation Training (one training - 5/10 or 5/11 is mandatory for 5/17 School Forum Central Berkshire Regional School District) at 9 - 1 pm at Nessacus School in Dalton MA. to sign-up email adminsupport@multiculturalbridge.org.
May 14th - Addressing Bias in Great Barrington: Strategies for Retail, Hospitality and Service Groups at 6-8:30 PM One Mercantile Training at Sett 276 Main St. in Great Barrington MA
May 17th - CBRSD School-wide Forum 7:30-11:30 AM Nessacus School Dalton MA
June 4th - DOJ CRS SPIRIT Training (Mandatory for fall SPIRIT facilitation in CBRSD and surrounding Berkshire schools, location: Nessacus School library) to register email adminsupport@multiculturalbridge.org
June 12th - MCLA Diversity and Inclusion 3-day Conference. PISAB Undoing Racism workshop (“ an appetizer” for the 35 hr training our CEO has taken twice, ie 70 hrs) This is strongly recommended for our racial justice activists and allies. Nikki Giovanni will be reading in the evening on June 12th to find out more: MCLA Diversity and Inclusion Conference. Email Érica for free tickets erica.barreto@mcla.edu

Racial Justice and Equity Work: May - june

5/14/2019

May 20th - Stockbridge Annual Town Meeting - 6:30pm 50 Main St Stockbridge. Please support BRIDGE in supporting a community-wide effort to name a school after W.E.B Du Bois
June 6th - Towards Racial Justice South (open to the community, monthly 1st Thursday) at 6:30 pm at the UU Church 1089 Main St, Housatonic, MA 01236

Social Justice in Action Events: June - October

5/14/2019

May 19th - Gasping Whiteness - a play and community workshop exploring white supremacy’s impact on parenting in progressive, middle class communities. At 5 pm at the Foundry 2 Harris St West Stockbridge MA for tickets: Gasping Whiteness Tickets tickets $10-200
June 1st - Faces and Stories of Connection: A Brunch, Arts Tour and Conversation Friendraising Fundraiser with the Sternmans. 10:30-12:30 $40/person. Space limited. RSVP: adminsupport@multiculturalbridge.org for a delicious meal and a breathtaking tour of a private art collection.
June 9th - Race Amity Day in the Berkshires - 3rd annual Racial Justice Mini-Conference and 10th Anniversary celebration of BRIDGE RTF and TRJ*. Let us know if you want to join our planning committee! Amazing lineup from Lia from Pipeline, Amity Day
August 14th - Wings for Justice - A fun friendraiser! Join BRIDGE and friends on Wednesday, August 14th night! Come enjoy delicious wings, hang out and get to know other BRIDGE friends and supporters at this fun 'friendraising' fundraising Social Justice in action event. Email adminsupport@multiculturalbridge.org if you're interested--spots are limited! Suggested donation: $20 per person (wings are on us). Full information will be provided after registration.
October 25th to November 9th - Pipeline by Dominique Morisseau - A play about longstanding systemic barriers facing black families. WAM in partnership with BRIDGE. Tickets on sale July 19th

wings for justice

5/8/2019

Join BRIDGE and friends on Wednesday, May 8th for our second quarterly wing tasting night, this time in Lenox! Come enjoy delicious wings, hang out and get to know other BRIDGE friends and supporters at this fun friendraising fundraising Social Justice in Action.

Email adminsupport@multiculturalbridge.org if you are interested --spots are limited!

Gwendolyn VanSant receives 2019 woa award from bbpW

4/1/2019

Join Berkshire Business and Professional Women to celebrate the 2019 Woman of Achievement Recipient, Gwendolyn VanSant, on Monday, May 6, 2019 at 5:30pm - 8:30pm, at the Country Club of Pittsfield (639 South Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201)

See more information and buy tickets here.

Berkshire Business and Professional Women has been honoring a local woman with the Woman of Achievement award since 1965. This award honors a Berkshire County woman for her considerable career accomplishments and outstanding commitment to the community. This year, Gwendolyn VanSant, the Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founding Director of Multicultural BRIDGE is being honored as the 2019 Woman of Achievement.

W.E.B. Du Bois Annual Birthday Celebration

2/19/2019

Feb 22nd
3:30                        OLLI Lecture | Dr. Tasha Alston | Simon’s Rock Lecture Center
“Dr. W.E.B. Du Bois: The story, the meaning, and the legacy of social justice for the betterment of society as a whole”

Feb 23rd
11 AM   Legacy Walk: Self-guided Tour in Great Barrington | Railroad Street Youth Project Murals; Mason Library Exhibit; Main Street Banners; Du Bois Boyhood Site; Du Bois Center (11:00-11:30 only) and Du Bois Family Graveyard Site

1 PM Du Bois Birthday Celebration in honor of David Levering Lewis
Tributes by Dr. Kendra Field, Dr. Frances Jones Sneed and Dennis Powell. Musical Tributes by: Otha Day, Hoping Machine, Wanda Houston, Mary Nell Morgan and Special Spoken Word Performance
6 PM   Celebration Dinner at Pleasant and Main | RSVP required

Feb 24th
11 AM Macedonia Baptist Church | Guests: Dr. Tasha Alston and Jeff Peck
6 PM Harmony Homestead | a Restorative Potluck Dinner

Gwendolyn VanSant featured in "Their Stories: Oral Histories from the NAACP"

2/1/2019

Their Stories: Oral Histories from the NAACP

On view February 1 through May 5, 2019

Explore the history of African Americans in the Berkshires through compelling, contemporary stories from today as recorded by leaders from the local African-American community and the NAACP Berkshire chapter, alongside portraits by Julie McCarthy and select objects from the Museum’s collection. Featuring BRIDGE Founder and CEO Gwendolyn VanSant.

Learn more.