The Portland Social Justice Coalition was created in July 2020 in Portland, CT. The Coalition was formed in response to protests against police violence and systemic racism across our country and conversations here in town about social justice issues which affect our own community. We are a non-partisan, growing network of Portland residents, parents, employees, former students, and community members who are dedicated to helping our town be the best it can be. We host monthly meetings on Zoom, and we have formed an education workgroup which focuses on supporting our school district in its efforts toward equity and inclusion. The Coalition has also partnered with the Portland Library to create the Portland Forum, a series of discussions that focus on representing the countless faces of diversity, through books and other media. You can learn more about Portland Forum meetings on the library’s website, portlandlibraryct.org or by calling 860-342-6770.
