Tuscarawas County Fairgrounds

259 S Tuscarawas Ave., Dover

August 9, 2023

3:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Watch a weaving demonstration and learn how to cook chuchitos (a vegetarian version of tamales). For more information, click here.

July 8, 2023

6 p.m.

Bring some donations to help restock the pantry at Friends of the Homeless and stick around for a meal of pizza with the guests there and Citizens for Racial Justice and Reform.

June 17, 2023

12:00 - 2:00 p.m.

The Pond at Dover City Park, Dover, Ohio 44622

Bring the whole family to walk around the pond as you read the book on display in the Dover Public Library’s StoryWalk. Bring a picnic lunch to enjoy in the park alongside other Citizens after the walk. 

May 25, 2023

5:00 - 6:00 p.m. at the Tuscarawas County Courthouse

125 E High Ave, New Philadelphia, Ohio 44663

On May 25, 2020, George Floyd was murdered by Minneapolis police in broad daylight. He was unarmed. A few brave bystanders made sure the world saw his death for what it was. 

We will be peacefully protesting in front of the Tuscarawas County Courthouse to mark this anniversary. Bring your own signs, or we will have some available. 

April 8, 2023

2:00 - 4:00 p.m. at Dover Public Library

525 N Walnut St, Dover, Ohio 44622

Come dressed to make a mess at the Dover Public Library! Learn about the Citizens for Racial Justice and our mission, then participate in some crafty activism making your own yard sign, peace pole, and other DIY projects to share what you care about with the world. 

Look for us in the Community Room! Light snacks and door prizes!

What we’ll be doing: We’ll hang out and maybe do a little shopping at the TVFM. The farmers market is trying to plan a special event to recognize National Hispanic Heritage Month, and they are currently seeking local Latino artists who may be able to demonstrate their art during the event. The Don Polo Mexican Cuisine food truck will be set up at the market that day, so come hungry!

RSVP: Not required

There will be no agenda…no planning of events…no protests…just a group of people who want to get to know others within our community who are empathetic to issues of social justice without feeling the pressure to commit to volunteering at an event or showing up at a protest. We just want to know who our T-County allies are and maybe make a few new friends, so mark your calendar now and make plans to join us at each of the following places on the specified dates. 

Follow the Citizens for Racial Justice & Reform – Tuscarawas County on Facebook and Instagram in case the details of any of these events should change. 

Please note: While these events are free to attend and there is no obligation to purchase anything, participants are responsible for the costs of the meals and/or products they purchase.

For a complete list of our summer socials, click here. 

What we’ll be doing: We’ll check out this new business in downtown Dover and then walk just a few doors down to Mr. Hibachi (111 W. 3rd Street) to enjoy dinner and conversation with each other. 

Click here for more about De Mi Tierra

Click here for Mr. Hibachi menu

RSVP: Not required

There will be no agenda…no planning of events…no protests…just a group of people who want to get to know others within our community who are empathetic to issues of social justice without feeling the pressure to commit to volunteering at an event or showing up at a protest. We just want to know who our T-County allies are and maybe make a few new friends, so mark your calendar now and make plans to join us at each of the following places on the specified dates. 

Follow the Citizens for Racial Justice & Reform – Tuscarawas County on Facebook and Instagram in case the details of any of these events should change. 

Please note: While these events are free to attend and there is no obligation to purchase anything, participants are responsible for the costs of the meals and/or products they purchase.

For a complete list of our summer socials, click here. 

What we'll be doing: We’ll meet up to enjoy a good meal and some good conversation. While you are welcome to order anything off their extensive menu, we chose Eagle Family Restaurant because they are one of the only places locally that serves authentic Indian cuisine. Every day they feature a taste of India with tandoori and curried chicken and lamb styles. 

Click here for the full menu.

RSVP: Requested (check Facebook and Instagram as we near this event!)

There will be no agenda…no planning of events…no protests…just a group of people who want to get to know others within our community who are empathetic to issues of social justice without feeling the pressure to commit to volunteering at an event or showing up at a protest. We just want to know who our T-County allies are and maybe make a few new friends, so mark your calendar now and make plans to join us at each of the following places on the specified dates. 

Follow the Citizens for Racial Justice & Reform – Tuscarawas County on Facebook and Instagram in case the details of any of these events should change. 

Please note: While these events are free to attend and there is no obligation to purchase anything, participants are responsible for the costs of the meals and/or products they purchase.

For a complete list of our summer socials, click here. 

What we’ll be doing: Bring the whole family to walk around the pond as you read the book on display in the Dover Public Library’s StoryWalk. Bring a picnic lunch to enjoy in the park alongside other Citizens after the walk. 

RSVP: Not required

There will be no agenda…no planning of events…no protests…just a group of people who want to get to know others within our community who are empathetic to issues of social justice without feeling the pressure to commit to volunteering at an event or showing up at a protest. We just want to know who our T-County allies are and maybe make a few new friends, so mark your calendar now and make plans to join us at each of the following places on the specified dates. 

Follow the Citizens for Racial Justice & Reform – Tuscarawas County on Facebook and Instagram in case the details of any of these events should change. 

Please note: While these events are free to attend and there is no obligation to purchase anything, participants are responsible for the costs of the meals and/or products they purchase.

For a complete list of our summer socials, click here. 

Members donated to sponsor "Opal Lee and What it Means to Be Free: The True Story of the Grandmother of Juneteenth" by Alice Faye Duncan and illustrated by Keturah A. Bobo for the StoryWalk at the Dover Pond. 

We selected this book because it describes the history behind Juneteenth, our newest national holiday, in an engaging, informative way that readers of all ages can appreciate. The book will be up for the second half of June, just in time for Juneteenth and our summer social.

March 2022

Members donated to sponsor "Ron's Big Mission" by Rose Blue, which tells a story of astronaut Ron McNair's childhood in segregated South Carolina, and how a righteous act of defiance started him on a courageous path toward a career at NASA - and having that library, in addition to other buildings, named after him.

We selected this book because none of us can afford to forget the injustices of the past. If we do, we might be willing to overlook the injustices happening in the present. Even at nine years old, Ron McNair used his voice to make his community a better place, simply by insisting that he be issued a library card. We encourage all residents of Tuscarawas County to be as brave and determined as Ron.

In fall and winter 2021, we had an asynchronous discussion about The Hate U Give.

Copies can be requested from your local library, local bookstore, or online. Mention our group for a 10% discount at The Bibliophile!

In spring 2021, we had an asynchronous discussion about Walking the Thin Black Line.

Copies can be requested from your local library, local bookstore, or online.

Members donated to sponsor "The Day You Begin" by Jacqueline Woodson and illustrated by Rafael Lopez for the StoryWalk at the Dover Pond. "The Day You Begin" is about moments in a child's life when s/he feels like an outsider. Through sharing stories and experiences, we all discover we are more alike than we think.  

We selected this book because, as Jacqueline Woodson writes, "There will be times you begin to share your stories."  We encourage all residents of Tuscarawas County to listen to each other's stories, because we all have more in common than we think.  As stated in our Vision Statement, Citizens for Racial Justice and Reform strives for: "A Tuscarawas County where all residents are free to reach their fullest potential in racially equitable and empowering spaces."  This is a long-term goal, but one way we can all move toward it is by finding common ground where we previously thought there was none.