Shanae, a Black woman, with a microphone at the Juneteenth event in Walpole, MA

Be Inclusive is a nonprofit based out of Walpole, MA, dedicated to lifting the voices of underrepresented and marginalized communities.

Our work recognizes diverse cultures and intersectional experiences. We provide educational resources, community events, and programming to support healthy racial identity development and ongoing anti-racist learning for everyone.

Photo of Shantae by James Kinneen, Hometown Weekly

 

Our Programs

 
Multicultural books for anti-racism, LGBTQIA+ and more
 

The Multicultural Books Initiative

Through monthly book donations, this program aims to increase the amount and visibility of books that lift the voices of underrepresented and marginalized communities within the Walpole Public Schools.

 
Blonde kid at a Diwali event in Walpole, MA
 

Inclusive Community Events

This program is exactly what it sounds like! We organize community events with the goal of educating and bringing awareness to various cultures, holidays and life experiences.

  • “I am an elementary school counselor and I utilized Be Inclusive when I needed it most to handle a critical incident in our classrooms regarding racial diversity. Be Inclusive provided me with book recommendations and resources that were very helpful in guiding me to leading a conversation with my students regarding race and stereotypes. Thank you, Be Inclusive!”

    – Theresa Colella, School Adjustment Counselor

  • "I am so appreciative of Be Inclusive for having an amazing array of diverse books available in the school library and book share box. My grandchildren (2, 6, 11) are able to continue to be proud of their Latino culture as well as celebrate and see the many similarities of other cultures."

    — Maria Cabrera

  • "Be Inclusive Inc. has engaged my whole family in such constructive and positive ways! My children, ages 8 and 5, loved the Juneteenth Celebration, which was engaging, accessible and informative. Being part of the Multicultural Books Initiative has allowed all four members of my family to be exposed to and process on a deeper level a number of diverse and beautiful children's books, making all of us hungry for more diverse characters, experiences, and points of view."

    — Elitsa Molles

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