Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Acton's Commission on Disabilities and the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) is showing the award-winning documentary film, "Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution" on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025, 1 p.m to 3:30 p.m. at the Acton Senior Center at 30 Sudbury Rd, Rear. Popcorn and beverages provided. Pre-registration is helpful by calling 978-929-6611 and ask for Wanjiku.

On June 19 at 2:00 pm, the Acton Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commission invites you to our commemoration of Juneteenth. We begin at the Acton Congregational Church with author Ray Anthony Shephard, who will present a history of Juneteenth and its relevance to other fights for freedom, followed by several musical selections. Around 3:00 pm, we will walk to the Acton Women’s Club where local tour guide Amy Cole will share Acton’s history about Emancipation and local abolitionists. We end with a presentation on how horse culture ties into the histories of Black freedom.