Category Archives: Human Rights

RED BANK: Lunch Break plans 'Hope for Humanity' candlelight vigil.

RED BANK: About 400 area residents gathered for a rally, march and vigil in response to the racism that erupted in Charlottesville, Virginia last weekend.

RED BANK: In the wake of Charlottesville violence, hundreds gather here to protest white supremacists, and blame Trump for their revival.

RED BANK: As part of a series called "Let's Talk About Race," the library hosts a lecture Wednesday night on "The Surprising Origins of Memorial Day."

RUMSON: Eight graders at Rumson Country Day School learn about respect and overcoming obstacles, from Police Academy's director Breckinridge.

RED BANK: Council approves controversial "inclusive community" statement despite concerns about "false hopes" tied to sanctuary city concept.

RED BANK: Committee revisits, with no changes, controversial statement on undocumented immigrants expected to face possible council action next month.

RED BANK: Head of Human Relations Committee calls for Clancy's resignation for calling tearful testimony of Latino immigrants "heartwarming sob stories."

TINTON FALLS: Bring love and dignity, leave the political rhetoric, as Monmouth Reform Temple invites all faiths to a Monday evening gathering.

RED BANK: Council takes no immediate action on controversial measure regarding law enforcement and undocumented immigrants.

RED BANK: Guest speaker Rev. Darlene Wilson helps the people of UMC at The Wesleyan to celebrate Black History Month.

RED BANK: Human Relations Committee approves a 'not-a-sanctuary-city' resolution amid an outpouring of support for immigrants.

LITTLE SILVER: Red Bank Regional hosts a series of special basketball games, as part of a Special Olympics Unified School program.

LITTLE SILVER: Current and former students of Red Bank Regional celebrate Black History Month in words, music and movement.

LINCROFT: The Unitarian Meetinghouse hosts a trio of guest speakers on the topic of "The New Jim Crow" and mass incarceration.

RED BANK: The Humanists host scientist/futruist Ron Flannery in a Sunday morning celebration of International Darwin Day.

RUMSON: A partnership between Forrestdale School and Brookdale-based CHHANGE promotes the power of art in understanding tumultuous events.

RED BANK: In the face of Trump defunding threat, borough's Human Relations Committee expected to consider seeking sanctuary city status.

TINTON FALLS: Ranney School hosts National Poetry Slam champ Clint Smith as part of its Distinguished Speaker Series.

LINCROFT: A free set by jazz pianist Spike Wilner highlights a Sunday of special guest speakers and Social Action films at the Unitarian Meetinghouse.