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Jonathan James Perry Announced as Keynote Speaker for Human Rights Breakfast

Theme for 2021 Human Rights Awards Breakfast Honors Wampanoag Nation

(Barnstable, MA – December 3, 2021)The Barnstable County Human Rights Advisory Commission (HRAC) will be holding its Annual Human Rights Awards Breakfast virtually on Friday, December 10, 2021, from 8:30 am to 10:30 am.The public is invited to attend, and registration is now open athttps://forms.office.com/g/1R6A2HgySD 

The Keynote Speaker for the event is Jonathan James Perry.Jonathan is a traditional singer, dancer, speaker, and carver, who has dedicated his work to enforcing and upholding the sovereignty of his tribal nation as well as maintaining cultural continuance among his tribal citizens. He is currently a Councilman for the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah).

ABOUT THE BARNSTABLE COUNTY HUMAN RIGHTS ADVISORY COMMISSION:The mission of the Human Rights Advisory Commission is to promote equal opportunity for all persons of Barnstable County regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, gender, age, ancestry, sexual or affectional preference marital, family or military status, source of income, neighborhood or disability, where unlawful discrimination exists in housing, employment, education, public accommodations, town or county services, insurance, banking, credit and health care. Learn more athttps://www.barnstablecountyhrac.org

ABOUT BARNSTABLE COUNTY REGIONAL GOVERNMENT OF CAPE COD:Barnstable County provides exemplary government functions and services to keep our community healthy and safe, promote sustainable growth, and offers a proactive, open government that enhances the quality of life for the citizens of Barnstable County. Learn more atwww.barnstablecounty.org

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