Wayland Interfaith Leaders Association (WILA) Film Event, February 7

In February, the Wayland Interfaith Leaders Association (WILA) is launching a series of events for the community to learn about, reflect on, discuss, and act on matters of anti-racism. The first event – co-sponsored by Community United Methodist Church and Good Shepherd Parish of Wayland – will be the screening of the documentary “Traces of the Trade” on Wednesday, February 7 at 7:00pm at Community United Methodist Church, 80 Main Street in Wayland. The film follows the unexpected journey of a New England family as they discover the buried history of their family’s role in the slave trade. It is a story that places New England as both participant in and beneficiary of the global slave trade in the 19th century. It also shines light on the difficulty of recognizing and understanding white privilege, a legacy of the trade and racism, which informs our culture and systems today. A discussion will follow the screening.

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