The Westwood Community Coalition to Combat Hate Speech invites the community to a public forum on Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at 6:30 p.m.  The forum will be facilitated by Lateefah Franck, Westwood Public Schools (WPS) Director of Equity, Integration and Community Partnerships.

The Coalition is made up of about 80 people, including WPS Superintendent Timothy Piwowar, Westwood families, community members, WPS staff, and students from Westwood High School and Thurston Middle School. 

Members of the Westwood community who are interested in joining the coalition can learn more at the upcoming forum.