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Category: BCHRAC Local and National News

Barnstable County Human Rights Advisory Commission Announces 2022 Malcolm McDowell Award Recipient

Nauset Regional High School Student Receives Human Rights Award August 16, 2022 (Barnstable, MA) –The Barnstable County Human Rights Advisory Commission (BCHRAC) has named Josie Gaynor as the 2022 Malcolm […]

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Unity Day 2022

We had a great time at the Town of Barnstable 6th Annual Unity Day on July 29th. This event was a huge success thanks to its organizers’ People of Action, […]

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Indigenous Peoples Day 2021

On Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Barnstable County Human Rights Advisory Commission celebrates and honors the original inhabitants of North America, their histories, and cultures. Celebratory events around MA can be four […]

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9/11 Day of Remembrance

This weekend, on the 20th anniversary of 9/11, our nation will pause to reflect upon the terrorist attacks and remember all who lost their lives in this tragedy. BCHRAC recognizes […]

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Unity Day 2021

A special thank you to the People of Action, the Barnstable Police Department, and the Town of Barnstable for organizing the 5th Annual Barnstable Unity Day Celebration on the Hyannis […]

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Cape Cod Cape Verdean Museum and Cultural Center Grand Opening

The Cape Cod Cape Verdean Museum & Cultural Center promotes the history, culture, and contemporary life of Cape Verdean migrants as well as other Lusophone communities and their families in […]

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Morgan Peters II Ready For Next Step In Music Career

Only a few weeks ago BCHRAC awarded Morgan J. Peters II one of the 2021 McDowell Awards for his work as an outstanding human rights activist. Today, we celebrate this […]

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World Autism Awareness Day

“The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed and heightened glaring inequalities around the world, especially when it comes to income and wealth distribution, access to health care, protection under the law, and […]

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Common Start Virtual Rally on 3/16

“Come hear about how this will help children, families, early educators, providers, businesses, and the economy; straight from the stakeholders and legislative leaders! And, learn more about how YOU can […]

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