One year ago, the death of George Floyd sparked reflections and conversations on systemic racism and inequities. Corporations, big and small, in our region have made pledges to improve, so have they? Hosts, Dara Kennedy and Maya Shwayder will talk with Peter Hurst, President of the Greater New England Division of the Minority Supplier Development Council.
Dan Cannity, co-chair of the Northampton Policing Review Commission, will discuss recommendations to hire mental health professionals and social workers to be called to a scene to deescalate violence.
Dean Sudha Setty of Western New England University School of Law talks about their new class requirements focusing on civil rights, discrimination, and cultural competency.