Diversity and Inclusion Committee to Host Forum, Seeks Community Input

The Fall River Committee on Diversity and Inclusion is sponsoring a community forum conducting a city-wide survey.

From the City of Fall River

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 9, 2021

Diversity and Inclusion Committee to Host Open Forum and Distribute City-Wide Survey

(Fall River, MA – March 9 2021) – The Fall River Committee of Diversity and Inclusion will continue its initiatives by distributing a City-wide survey and hosting a virtual open forum for city residents.

The survey can be accessed online at https://linktr.ee/Frdiv and will focus on six sectors: Employment, Community Resources, Education, Housing, Policing and Healthcare to address the diversity issues and concerns that exist within the city of Fall River. The virtual forum, will take place on March 25th at 6 p.m.

Due to covid-19 guidelines, the survey will be distributed online through the City of Fall River and Diversity Committee’s Facebook pages. An additional list of community partners will also aid in
this distribution. This survey is completely anonymous unless residents wish to share their email for future communications from the Committee.

The Fall River Committee of Diversity, Inclusion and Equity was created by Mayor Paul E. Coogan to both identify and address the disparities that exist within the Fall River community (social, cultural, educational, economic and political) and cultivate an inclusive environment responsive to the needs of all residents of Fall River.

In addition to the survey, the Fall River Committee of Diversity, Inclusion and Equity will serve as a liaison for city administrators and strengthen the connection between leadership and the diverse communities of Fall River.

In celebration of Black History Month, the committee in collaboration with Mayor Coogan, hosted an M.L.K. Essay Contest and created a Business Spotlight highlighting black business in the City of Fall River. Other previous activities included The Proclamation of Juneteenth, Hispanic Heritage Month and a community roundtable to discuss matters of diversity and inclusion.