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.
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Sunday, June 7 at 4PM-BLM Peaceful Caravan Protest in Hingham
If you are looking for another way to show support, we have been asked to let you know about this caravan on Sunday. Please click here for details!
Fire Pit Book Chat with Dolly Chugh, Bestselling Author of “The Person You Mean to Be: How Good People Fight Bias”
The Hingham Unity Council is pleased to present a "fireside book chat" with author Dolly Chugh, whose book, The Person You Mean to Be, is the smart, "semi-bold" person’s guide to fighting for what you believe in.
Hingham Candlelight Vigil to Support Black Lives: June 2, 2020
A peaceful vigil to stand in support of Black lives sponsored by the Hingham Unity Council. -An 8 minute and 46 second silence will be observed starting at 6:51 pm in memory of George Floyd and all Black lives lost to systemic racial injustice in our country. Church bells will be rung to mark the start and finish of this silence, after which the vigil will be concluded and we ask that you disperse. -Volunteers will be enforcing social distancing. Please wear a mask AND stay six feet apart from non-household members. We ask that you be respectful of our volunteers who are there to help keep everyone safe. You may not feel vulnerable to this disease but others in our community do and we want to respect that and keep everyone safe. -Parking will be available on Main St, Water St. or behind Old Ship Parish House and in the Station Street parking lot but not at St John’s so that we may maximize use of that property for social distancing. -We have invited the Hingham Police to this event. The Police Chief supports the need for change and the rights of people to peacefully gather and voice that [Read More ->]
Tuesday, April 14 at 7 pm – Hello Privilege, It’s Me, Chelsea -POSTPONED
The Hingham Unity Council is pleased to present this documentary in which comedian Chelsea Handler explores how white privilege impacts American culture -- and the ways it’s benefited her own life and career. The viewing will be held at Congregation Shaa'aray Shalam, 1112 Main Street in Hingham and will be followed by moderated conversation.