`Unite Chenango` group yearns for racial harmony
(World News USA)

Following a six-hour anti-racist demonstration that drew hundreds to the lawn in front of the Chenango County Courthouse last month, a new grassroots community organization is seeking to continue the conversation on local racial and social inequality. “Our goal is pretty much what our name is — to Unite Chenango,” said organizer Latoya Jenkins. “We want to be both activists and community-oriented at the same time.” “Chenango needs awareness,” said organizer Amanda Mills. “This area needs empathy in a bad way.” Working at Guernsey Memorial Library, which shares a block with the county office building and courthouse, Mills said she has a front-row seat to racism and bigotry among local...