![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() We will add to this list as we continue to learn. This list of anti-racism resources includes books, movies, podcasts and links to local and national organizations. We are committed to educating ourselves as well as offering a space for our community to learn, reflect, share & grow as allies.Īs librarians, our instinct is to share information with our patrons, but we are also reading, listening, and learning from our community. Stratford Library strives to be a place of inclusion and equality. Libraries are places of inclusion and empowerment, dedicated to breaking down barriers to access and resisting inequality. – Adopted by the Stratford Library Board, September 17, 2020 ![]() We can proudly say that the mission of the library “…to empower and enrich our diverse community by providing access to innovative services, information, and ideas” is one that seeks to directly combat divisiveness, ignorance, hate, and racism in our community. Libraries are often considered neutral spaces but the Stratford Library is far from neutral on the issue of racism. The library believes it is important to come forward and publicly state that we believe black lives matter. We unequivocally condemn all forms of violence against Black, Latinos, Indigenous, and all People of Color. Stratford is a town with a growing minority population. ![]()
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