WHMP broadcast a live community forum Thursday 8/21 8-10 a.m. exploring issues of race and accusations of racism within the Amherst public schools.
The forum was broadcast live from the Amherst Common.
Guests included:
-School parent and restauranteur Pat Ononibaku
-Amherst Regional High School graduates Catia Correia and Tasia Clemons
-Viraphanh Douangmany Cage
Media panelists include WHMP news director Denise Vozella and morning show host Bob Flaherty.
Issues of race and equity have been on the front burner at the Amherst schools following a number of high profile incidents, including the targeting of African-American math teacher Carolyn Gardner with racist graffiti.
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