The Human Rights Committee of Beverly, MA

04/06/2026

was last week, and we regret that it overlapped with a short social media hiatus on our part.

To our trans neighbors, friends, family, coworkers, public officials, veterans, and community members: We see you. You matter. We celebrate you. We will ensure your human rights are upheld and respected. Every single day of the year.

On TDOV, we celebrate the joy and resilience of transgender and non-binary people everywhere through elevating the voices and experiences of the trans and…

03/09/2026

The Amplifying Voices Film Festival at The Cabot is *this* week! Come enjoy a screening (or many!); this important festival presents films by and about people of color, uplifting those who are too often marginalized in our society. Opening night is this Thursday, 3/12 — see you there!

Amplifying Voices Film Festival, Mar. 12 – 13, 2026 Amplifying Voices brings impactful stories and voices to the North Shore, and beyond, by presenting films made by and about people of color. These two days of films are curated by ​​Sabrina Avilés, Executive Director of CineFest Latino Bosto...

03/03/2026

📣 we invite you to join us for an Active Bystander Training next weekend—

Learn how to use principles of nonviolence to safely support community members when they are experiencing harassment or discrimination. This training uses free materials created and shared by the Montgomery County Civil Rights Coalition in Montgomery County, Maryland.

📆 Saturday, March 14, 2026
📚 Beverly Public Library
⏰ 1:00pm - 3:30pm
🆓 no cost! Free!

*Sponsored by the Beverly Human Rights Committee*

To register, go to tinyurl.com/BevBystander

10/26/2025

TODAY at the Beverly Public Library - come hear from candidates running for city-wide election in Beverly (mayor and councilors-at-large). See you there!

10/07/2025

Please join us this Thursday for our monthly meeting, agenda attached.

06/23/2025

THIS Saturday in Salem!
March with our neighbors and friends.
Cheers on the parade.
Shower the streets with love.
Show.
Up.
Thank you to North Shore Pride for bringing us all together in solidarity and community!

06/04/2025

A busy June ahead, as we recognize, honor, and celebrate our diverse community! Please join us this Thursday for the Beverly PRIDE Flag Raising at Beverly City Hall, 5:00pm!

02/08/2025

Laws and Resources Related to Transgender and Immigrant Rights

01/16/2025

head on over to The Cabot this upcoming Monday evening to hear a stellar panel discuss and advocate for the LGBTQ+ community on the North Shore! This FREE event is open to the public. Thank you to North Shore Pride for hosting this inclusive, forward-looking discussion!

01/09/2025

UPDATED MEETING DAY/TIME -- today's monthly HRC meeting has been moved to this upcoming MONDAY, JAN 13. Please see updated information below and hope to see you Monday evening.

01/08/2025

I am very troubled by the news that a Beverly resident has been identified by the FBI as having directed hate language and threats of violence towards others, and specifically towards our Jewish community.

Hate and violence can have no place in Beverly, and we all must rededicate ourselves to living this every day. With a historic number of antisemitic incidents in the United States recorded in a one-year period last year, it is important now more than ever that we stand with our Jewish neighbors, and we reaffirm our commitment to fight antisemitism. The actions of one person do not represent our community, and we will continue to condemn antisemitism and all forms of hate, and to create a culture of belonging in Beverly.

I want to thank the FBI and our own Beverly Police Department personnel for their professionalism and quick action in apprehending this individual. I ask our community to join in the critically important work of ensuring that Beverly is and always will be a safe home for all our residents. Thank you.