The mission of the City of Cambridge Citizens’ Committee on Civic Unity is to foster fairness, equity, unity, appreciation, and mutual understanding across all people and entities in Cambridge. The Citizens’ Committee on Civic Unity works to provide opportunities for constructive discussions and community events regarding race, class, religion, gender, abilities, and sexual orientation, through recognizing and raising awareness of historic, existing, and potential civic issues; providing opportunities for honest dialogue and engagement; and by building bridges across communities to better understand and connect with one another.
Background
The current Citizens’ Committee on Civic Unity began meeting in 2015, and builds on the history and work of Cambridge’s prior Civic Unity Committee, which existed until 1992 and had been formed to address racial discrimination faced by returning World War II veterans.
Committee meetings frequently include a range of discussion topics including current events, specific city issues, guest speakers, goal setting, as well as brainstorming and organizing for community events and forums.
CELEBRATE LOVE FOR YOUR COMMUNITY: Open Mic Poetry Night, 7:00pm - 9:00pm, February 21, 2025
Share your love for your community, civic unity and love for your neighborhood by reading your original poem or favorite poet's work at the Community Open Mic Poetry Night at Little Crepe Cafe , 102 Oxford St, Cambridge
Friday, February 21, 2025, from 7 to 9 p.m.
Free. All welcome. Bring your friends and family and join us for hot cocoa, poetry, and community. Meals available for purchase.
The event is organized by the City of Cambridge's Committee on Civic Unity, Cambridge Arts, City Night Readings, and Little Crepe Cafe.
Event will be live-streamed via Zoom: Watch here
Meeting ID: 834 9058 3775
For more information, please contact Taha Jennings 617-349-4268 or by email tjennings@cambridgema.gov
LOVING DAY 2024
Join the Citizens Civic Unity Committee in commemorating Loving Day 2024.
Sunday, June 9th, 2024 2-4pm Joan Lorentz Park (adjacent to Main Library) 449 Broadway, Cambridge MA
Free paint party and materials led by At Peace Arts!
Music, games, activities, and refreshments!
Loving Day commemorates the anniversary of the Supreme Court decision that permitted interracial marriage in all states
For more information, please contact Taha Jennings 617-349-4268 or by email tjennings@cambridgema.gov
Committee Membership and Meetings
The Committee represents a diverse range of experiences, perspectives, and knowledge from various communities and backgrounds across the city.
Next Meeting: Tuesday, January 7, 5:30 p.m. To be held virtually via Zoom platform.
link to register: https://cambridgema.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_F_D1Wx2HQPutigUU5g5aww , you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
Recent Meeting Agendas and Summarized Notes
December 3, 2024 Agenda
June 4, 2024 Agenda , Notes
May 7, 2024 Agenda , Notes
April 2, 2024 Agenda , Notes
January 4, 2022 Agenda
December 7, 2021 Agenda , Notes
November 9, 2021 Agenda, Notes
June 1, 2021 Agenda
May 4, 2021 Agenda
April 6, 2021 Agenda, Notes
March 3, 2021 Agenda, Notes
February 2, 2021 Agenda , Notes
January 5, 2021 Agenda , Notes
Photo: Kyle Klein Photography