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Black City Councilor In Attleboro Says ‘Diversity Committee’ Wouldn’t Foster Respect, Merit, or Diversity of Opinion

Black City Councilor In Attleboro Says ‘Diversity Committee’ Wouldn’t Foster Respect, Merit, or Diversity of Opinion

The mayor of Attleboro's proposal to create a Diversity Committee in city government drew sharp criticism from the lone black member of the city council earlier this week. Jonathan Tavares, a city councilor at large and a black man, noted that the city government already has a Council on Human Rights, which is meant to promote similar goals.

The mayor of Attleboro's proposal to create a Diversity Committee in city government drew sharp criticism from the lone black member of the city council earlier this week. Jonathan Tavares, a city councilor at large and a black man, noted that the city government already has a Council on Human Rights, which is meant to promote similar goals.…