We seek to promote in-person dialogue about systemic issues that affect human dignity with a goal of fostering a more inclusive community.
The Hingham Unity Council is a non-partisan, nonprofit group started by members of the Hingham community in fall 2019. All are welcome to participate in our conversations and planning. Please read more about our vision, purpose and guiding tenets here. At this time, we are focusing on programming to address issues affecting our town such as diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging, socioeconomic disparities, and standing with our LGBQTIA+ community. If you are interested in getting more involved, please contact us.
Upcoming Events
One in five people in the United States lives with a disability. Some disabilities are visible, others less apparent—but all are underrepresented in media and popular culture. Now, just in time for the thirtieth anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, activist Alice Wong brings together this urgent, galvanizing collection of contemporary essays by disabled people.
Join us at the Bandstand at the Hingham Harbor to celebrate Freedom Day with free family fun for ALL! We warmly welcome our friends from all neighboring communities to join us for this celebration! Live musical performances by Booty Vortex and others, kids' bounce house house and activities, delicious food for purchase and more! Check back soon for updates!
News
Summer Internship Opportunity 2024
The Hingham Unity Council is currently seeking a college or graduate level intern for the summer of 2024. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual seeking to gain more experience in data collection and modeling.
Community Wrapped 2023
Saturday, December 16, 2023 Thanks to all who joined us and Derby Street Shoppes for this fun holiday fundraiser!
Downtown Hingham Menorah Lighting
December 7, 2023 Thanks to all who joined us and our partner organizations: the Hingham Community Center, Hingham Human Rights Commission, Congregation Sha'aray Shalom, and the Hingham Downtown Association.
Statement Regarding Threat Made Against Congregation Sha’aray Shalom
The Hingham Unity Council stands in solidarity against antisemitism. We were horrified to learn about the threat toward the Congregation Sha’aray Shalom, and we know this only increases fear and trauma for many of our community members. It is vitally important that our community continue to remain ever-vigilant in resisting antisemitism. With the threat today, we urge our entire community to reflect on and live out our shared values. We again reiterate the call for our community: As a multi-racial, multi-ethnic, multi-faith community, we reject all forms of hate. We all belong here.