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REQUEST BY VICE-PRESIDENT WILLIAMS FOR THE BOARD TO DISCUSS THE IMPACT OF RECENT NATIONAL RACIALLY AND BIAS-MOTIVATED EVENTS ON THE ALAMEDA COMMUNITY AND THE ROLE THE BOARD MIGHT PLAY IN CREATING A COMMUNITY FORUM FOR OPEN DIALOGUE ON THESE ISSUES
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One of the functions of the Social Service Human Relations Board is to foster mutual understanding, respect, equality, and goodwill among community groups.
Citing recent, and ongoing, racially and bias-motivated events across our nation, Vice-President Williams has received requests from community members for the Board to consider holding a city-wide forum, where all Alamedans can come together for open community dialogue regarding these issues.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Board discuss and consider the request by Vice-President Williams, and take actions as they deem appropriate.