SMITHFIELD – Responding to racist and hateful graffiti found under the Route 116 overpass on the Scenic Stillwater Trails, Smithfield is hosting a virtual public forum to create a dialogue and positive change in the community. On Wednesday, Feb. 17, at 6 p.m., the public is invited to attend a virtual forum, titled “Race and Equality in Smithfield.” The forum will be moderated by the Rhode Island Commission on Prejudice and Bias and will provide the opportunity for the Smithfield community to speak freely and respectfully about the incident and related issues, said Town Council President Suzy Alba. Leaders of the YMCA of Greater Providence, YMCA Rhode Island and the Anti-Defamation League of New England will attend as well to offer expertise and insight on how those affected, and the town, can move forward.