Randy F. Weinstein, the father of two children, has lived in Berkshire County for more than forty years. A graduate of Westfield State College, Weinstein directed a residential treatment center for challenged students in western Massachusetts, published several works on African-American history, founded North Star Rare Books, Great Barrington, and lectures on race relations throughout the county. He founded the Du Bois Center at Great Barrington, a nonprofit organization, to provide the community with educational programs that honestly examine historical and contemporary aspects of social justice.