Words Matter, a panel discussion presented by the Bristol Diversity Council as part of their Unity in the Community programming will be held Tuesday, March 31, 2026 from 6pm to 8pm in Room 2 at the Bristol Public Library. This Open Mic forum will take a look at the connection between words and emotion, and will be moderated by WTNH Anchor Alyssa Taglia. Bristol English teacher Joann Peluso, fiction novelist Dawn Leger, Bristol’s Poet Laurette Tom Lagasse, and Diversity Council Member and Bristol resident Tony Lopes will serve as the event’s panelists. The Diversity Council looks forward to seeing you on March 31st, and welcomes you to be part of this important discussion.