Reading Frederick Douglass Together Wednesday, July 29, 2026 from 6:30 - 8:00 PM, Newton Free Library, 330 Homer Street, Newton. Come gather in community to read and discuss Frederick Douglass’ famous address, “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?” At Reading Frederick Douglass Together, we’ll read, listen to, and reflect on the speech in an interactive program facilitated by Newton Families Organizing for Racial Justice (FORJ). This program will feature readings of Dougl

The Hate U Give | Book & Film Discussion with FORJ Tuesday, December 2, 2025, 6:30 - 8:00 PM at Newton Free Library Narratives of Change: Stories shape the way we see the world—and each other. Join us for a discussion that brings together middle schoolers, high schoolers, and adults to explore the book The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas, and its movie adaptation. Together, we’ll reflect, ask questions, and have honest conversations about race, justice, and community in a disc

The Newton Juneteenth Celebration, returns to the Hyde Community Center on Saturday, June 15, 2024, 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm.