The Climate of the Community is the Responsibility of the Citizens of the Community
Upcoming Community Events:
2 Community Film Showings
Film 1: World Premiere: Patriots of Color​
October 18, 2025, 2pm at Umbrella Arts (40 Stow Street)
A new short documentary explores the untold history of Patriots of Color. Through personal stories, expert insights, and powerful visuals, it sheds light on the men and women who risked everything for freedom—and the ways their fight carried forward through abolition and civil rights.
Free and open to the public. For more information and to watch the trailer, click here.
Partners: Town of Concord, MA250, Concord250, Minuteman National Historical Park,
The Robbins House, Umbrella Arts Center.
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Film 2: Kiss the Future
Sunday, October 19, 6:30 PM at Harvey Wheeler Community Center (1276 Main Street)
A feature film presentation with screenwriter Bill Carter
Discussion with Bill follows the film
This powerful documentary is a remarkable and uplifting look at the Bosnian War, focusing on
the resilience of the citizens of Sarajevo and the efforts of an aid worker—Bill Carter—who recruited
the band U2 to shine a global spotlight on the conflict. It’s a stirring message of hope,
demonstrating how music and art can fuel reconciliation.
Free and open to the public. Reserve a seat, info@cchumanrights.org
Sponsors: Concord DEI Commission and Concord-Carlisle Human Rights Council
Human Rights Tea and Climate For Freedom Award
On November 23rd, the Concord-Carlisle Human Rights Council will host our annual Human Rights Tea in the Goodwin Forum in the Main Library.
This year we will present the 2025 Climate For Freedom Award
to Second Chance Cars, a Concord based nonprofit that provides affordable used cars to working people in need.
Second Chance Cars works closely with some of the best social services agencies that select “car-ready” candidates, and partners with vocational schools that refurbish donated cars professionally and affordably.
Vehicles are carefully matched to suit the needs of each vetted applicant, ensuring they have a safe, reliable, and economical means of transportation.
Dan Holin, the founder of Second Chance Cars, will discuss the factors
that inspired him to start the nonprofit and share stories about
how it has helped so many people.
Tea and light refreshments will be served.
This event is free and open to the public.
Please join us.
