By Laura Bailey

Good food and great conversation filled the grounds of beautiful Rockwell Park on Wednesday. Bristol community members braved the heat to discuss issues of inclusion, diversity and equity. (See story by clicking here.)

The third annual Community Conversation was facilitated by Kamora Le’Ella Herrington who encouraged the crowd to ask one another what a celebration of diversity looks like in their households.

Community members spoke about their personal experiences throughout the evening, and Herrington encouraged the crowd to be active in their community.

Area residents were given the opportunity to share upcoming events, including the opening of the Bristol Arts and Innovation Magnet School.

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