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subcommittee. Ms. Castillo agreed to join the committee, but noted that she will be out of town during the time of the ceremony. B. Forum 1. Ms. Mahaley suggested that the HRC host a forum on understanding first amendment rights. She explained that this event could be in response to the recent KKK sighting in Hillsborough and the Hate Free March. She explained how the HRC could get a lawyer that specializes in first amendment rights as a speaker, and facilitate conversations with community members around the first amendment. HRC members suggested having this event in October 2019. Ms. May advised that there should be about a month of lead time to plan for a forum. The subcommittee of Mr. Marc Xavier and Ms. Mahaley will begin planning for this forum. C. Community Read 1. Dr. Stroman provided newer members some background on the community read and past processes. She encouraged HRC members to consider possible books that can be chosen for the read. Ms. Mahaley suggested having the book read in March 2020. She suggested choosing a book that was on a lower reading level for the next read. She suggested that HRC members consider choosing the book titled Democracy in Chains. She explained that the author, Nancy MacLean, is a professor at Duke and, as a local author, she may come and speak at the read. 2. Ms. Samantha Beecham, Mr. Spivey, and Ms. Castillo will make up the subcommittee for the Community Read. XI. Other Business/Announcements/Upcoming Events A. Ms. Mahaley discussed the controversy concerning the recent undocumented man removed from the county’s jail and supports provided to undocumented persons in the county. Dr. Stroman suggested the HRC invite Sherriff Blackwood to a meeting to discuss the Sheriff’s department’s stance on this issue. HRC members were in favor of inviting Sherriff Blackwood. XII. Adjourn A. NEXT MEETING: Monday, October 14, 2019 at Link Building 3