Guilford Human Rights Commission

What if our differences didn’t divide us—but helped make our community stronger? If it’s been feeling harder to have real conversations across differences, you’re not alone. In the middle of budget season and ongoing community conversations, many are feeling unheard or unsure how to move forward together.

The Guilford Human Rights Commission is partnering with Braver Angels to offer a free, interactive workshop on listening, understanding, and finding common ground—without needing to agree.

• Step back from assumptions that derail conversations
• Practice practical skills for engaging across differences
• A more connected Guilford

🗓 May 13: Skills for Disagreeing Better
📍 Guilford Free Public Library

Join us! A chance to reconnect, rebuild trust, and move forward together.
👉 Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/skills-for-disagreeing-better-registration-1985023913962?discount=BRAVER&aff=oddtdtcreator

Did you know that Mother’s Day in the United States has roots in a call for peace and community healing?

In 1870, author and activist Julia Ward Howe issued what became known as the “Mother’s Day Proclamation,” urging women to come together across differences and nationalities to promote peace following the devastation of war.

More than 150 years later, her message about compassion, community, and our shared humanity still resonates.

This Mother’s Day, we recognize and celebrate all those who nurture, support, guide, and care for others in our families and communities.

Happy Mother’s Day from the Guilford Human Rights Commission.

For more information on Julia Ward Howe's proclamation, click here:
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Hey All! Guilford Pride is coming up! Saturday, May 16th from 12-4 on the Guilford Green. Want to help promote this event? Sign up for a sign! See the link below for more info! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈

Guilford Pride Lawn signs available soon! Fill out the form and we’ll deliver them next week!!

https://forms.gle/17UfK3UL3aqgwhRN6

Check out this documentary series, being sponsored by the Shoreline Racial Justice Alliance at the Guilford Free Libray on April 28th, May 5th, May 19th, and a panel discussion on June 2nd. Hope to see you!

To register, click here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/race-the-power-of-an-illusion-a-three-part-documenary-tickets-1986545348614?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true

This program is the perfect program for Guilford: creating a space for differing perspectives, learning skills to listen respectfully to others, with the goal of finding common ground to better our community. AND GUESS WHAT??? There is STILL space available for Wednesday 4/22 at 6pm at Guilford Free Library. JOIN US! Sign up for free here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/depolarizing-ourselves-registration-1984725094184?discount=BRAVER&aff=oddtdtcreator

The Guilford Human Rights Commission, in partnership with Braver Angels, will host a free public workshop on Wednesday, April 22, at 6 p.m. at Guilford Free Library.

"Depolarizing Ourselves" explores how assumptions and emotional responses shape our conversations, and offers strategies for engaging across differences with greater openness.

Register for free here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/depolarizing-ourselves-registration-1984725094184?discount=BRAVER&aff=oddtdtcreator

In case you missed the screening of "The Librarians" tonight, you can catch it again in Clinton at the Henry Carter Hull Library! Thank you Clinton Human CHRC - Clinton Human Rights Committee!

America’s war on books is more than a war with words.
The Henry Carter Hull Library and the Clinton Human Rights Committee will be screening the award-winning documentary on Thursday, April 23rd at 6:30pm.
As an unprecedented wave of book banning is sparked in Texas, Florida, and beyond, librarians under siege join forces as unlikely defenders fighting for intellectual freedom on the front lines of democracy.
Register now at events.hchlibrary.org

Looking for a way to celebrate National Library Week? Head on over to the Guilford Free Library tonight at 6pm for a screening of the documentary "The LIbrarians". Learn more about the efforts of librarians to protect our right to read. Sponsored by the Friends of the Guilford Free Library.

What if our differences didn’t divide us—but helped make our community stronger?

If it’s been feeling harder to have real conversations across differences, you’re not alone. In the middle of budget season and ongoing community conversations, many are feeling unheard or unsure how to move forward together.

The Guilford Human Rights Commission is partnering with Braver Angels to offer two , free of charge, interactive workshops on listening, understanding, and finding common ground—without needing to agree.

• Step back from assumptions that derail conversations
• Practice practical skills for engaging across differences
• A more connected Guilford

🗓 April 22: Depolarizing Ourselves
🗓 May 13: Skills for Disagreeing Better
📍 Guilford Free Public Library

Join us for one or both evenings. A chance to reconnect, rebuild trust, and move forward together.
👉 Register here:

April 22nd
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/depolarizing-ourselves-registration-1984725094184?discount=BRAVER&aff=oddtdtcreator

May 13th
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/skills-for-disagreeing-better-registration-1985023913962?discount=BRAVER&aff=oddtdtcreator

Exercise your right to vote - come out to the Town Budget Meeting tonight! Attending this meeting, you have the opportunity to vote to send the proposed budget to referendum later this month.

Correction: The meeting is at 7:30 p.m.

📢 Annual Budget Meeting

📅 Tuesday, April 7 | 🕖 7:30 PM
📍 Guilford High School

Review and comment on the proposed budget, which includes a 4.08% mill rate increase. The meeting will be live-streamed by GCTV.

🔗https://www.guilfordct.gov/news_detail_T24_R362.php

ALEX, Inc. was founded to meet a growing need for connection and affirming support. Check out their new space in town and look at some of the programs they offer.

ALEX Creating Safe, Supportive Spaces for LGBTQIA+ Youth, Families, and AlliesAt ALEX, Inc., we empower our community through education, advocacy, and events that celebrate diversity, belonging, and pride. Get Involved View Resources 🏡 We have a new space! 🏡 The ALEX space is a welcoming, community...

Black History Month is a time to honor the past, recognize resilience, and celebrate the impact of Black Americans on our shared history.

Want to learn why we observe Black History Month? Start here: https://asalh.org/why-is-black-history-month-in-february-the-shortest-month-by-brittany-wong/

All month long, we’ll be highlighting Black achievements, voices, and stories that deserve recognition — not just in February, but every day.