What is a Town Hall meeting on race?
A Town Hall meeting on race is a large gathering of people (e.g., 50 or more) who wish to speak about race-related issues and listen to other people’s comments on race. Town Hall meetings vary in format from having no structure to having a fairly rigid structure with specific topics discussed. We recommend structured town hall meetings for the most substantive results. Town Hall meetings along will not resolve race issues but are a good first step toward identifying important issues. They are often used for developing a foundation for additional discussions. • What is the purpose of a Town Hall meeting on race? There are a number of purposes a Town Hall meeting on race can serve: 1) To give individuals an opportunity to express their views. 2) To engage those who might otherwise discuss issues related to race, and to cultivate new leaders. 3) To provide an opportunity for people to become involved in race-related issues — those who have been working on these types of issues may explai
