Be Inclusive

Hi, Be Inclusive Family! We are still looking for sponsors for our 4th annual Juneteenth event. This is an excellent opportunity to help this event come to fruition for the betterment of our community. For more information reach out to info@beinclusivema.org!

Today we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. A warrior of peace. Let this day be a reminder to continue his fight for a more just world❤️ #mlk #mlkday #martinlutherkingjr #mlkjr #beinclusivema #walpolema #peace #blackrepresentationmatters #progress

"Cora finally gets the chance to be Mama's assistant chef. And of all the delicious Filipino dishes that dance through Cora's head, she and Mama decide to make pancit, her favorite noodle dish." Author: @dorinagilmore Illustrator: @kristivaliant #kidlit #beinclusivema #filipino

Be Inclusive wishes a Happy New Year and a Happy Kwanzaa to those who celebrate! To learn more about the holiday, we recommend "Seven Spools of Thread" by Angela Shelf Medearis #kwanzaa2022 #BlackAuthors #LITKids #LitLoveLearn #BooksForKids #BooksofColor #LiteracyinColor

Black Heroes of the Wild West is a non-fiction graphic novel that highlights the stories of Stagecoach Mary, Bass Reeves, and Bob Lemmons, Black individuals with immense contributions to the foundations of western culture. Author: James Otis Smith

Today being the last day of Hanukkah, Be Inclusive would like to wish all those who celebrate a Happy Hanukkah! We hope the last eight days have been filled with love and togetherness. #beinclusivema #Hannukah #Jewishholiday #Inclusivity

"Unbought and Unbossed" The slogan of former congresswoman Shirley Chisholm, the 1st black person to run for POTUS. Chisholm fought for all who were pushed aside. Author: @krussellbrown Illustrator: @ericvelasquezny #representationmatters #beinclusive #mbi

I Am Ruby Bridges, featured on this month's book list, is a recount of civil rights activist Ruby Bridges being the first child to integrate the all-white William Franz Elementary school at just six years old. Author: @rubybridgesofficial Illustrator: @nikkolas_smith

This year our Diwali event gathered over 150 members of the community to celebrate the festival of lights. Help us continue to foster inclusive communities this GivingTuesday. givebutter.com/BeInclusiveGiv… Special thanks to David Lu for capturing this celebration!

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With only 3 days until the big event we wanted to say a very special thank you to the sponsors of this years Diwali 2022 celebration! Thank you for helping our dreams become a reality! instagram.com/p/Cj72t36qo3t/…

Continuing the countdown to our celebration (T-5 days!), we’d like to introduce you all to the wonderful Indian-owned business that will be featured at our event! We can’t wait to celebrate with you! instagram.com/p/Cj3GoPBKQ2s/…

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Mark your calendars, Diwali is right around the corner! Please join us @ Blackburn Hall to celebrate the festival of lights! #diwali #walpole #communityevent

In this moving tale of memory loss, An and her grandfather Ông hatch a plan to bring her grandmother Bà a memory of her wedding in Viet Nam. @ThanhhaLai @HarperChildrens #beinclusivema #mutliculturalbooksinitiative #vietnamese #diversebooks

Molly and her mom don't always have enough food, so they visit the food pantry. She sees her friend Caitlin there, and Caitlin is *embarrassed*. Can Molly help Caitlin realize that everyone needs help sometimes? @DianeMary3 @brizida_magro @AlbertWhitmanCompany #beinclusivema

Happy Pride!! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ #happypride #pride #pridemonth #gaypride #lgbtqia+ #celebratediversity #strongertogether #representationmatters #loveislove #beinclusivema #multiculturalbooksinitiative instagram.com/p/CeR8b9aO6XP/…

Bea's adjusting to her parents' divorce when she learns that her dad is going to marry his boyfriend, Jesse, and that she's finally getting a sister - but will it be what she hopes it to be? @randomhousekids #kidlit #multiculturalbooksinitiatve #beinclusivema

A coming-of-age tale about a boy who proves that with superhero courage--and a few great sidekicks--you can take on even the toughest of odds. @kellyiswrite @randomhousekids #beinclusivema #multiculturalbooksinitiative