Social Justice

Collective Impact Conference 2016: Inclusion of People with Lived Experience 11/02/2016

This statewide, two-day conference in Stowe, Vermont, on November 2-3, 2016 provided opportunities for teams of stakeholders to learn and work together in furthering emerging or existing Collective Impact efforts.

Tamarack Institute President and best-selling author Paul Born upholds the value of including the expertise and insights of people with lived experience of various social challenges when addressing them within communities.

Lake Champlain Chamber: Tourism 11/02/2016

Tom Torti, President, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce, Catherine Z. Davis, Executive Vice President, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce, and Susan Smith, Executive Director, Vermont Convention Bureau discuss Tourism.

More information about the LCRCC at: http://www.vermont.org/chamber

Sandy Baird Commentary: The Demise of Burlington College 10/31/2016

Community activist and lawyer Sandy Baird offers commentary on the 'The Demise of Burlington College.'

RAD-TV Presents: Fair Development 10/28/2016

Host Grant Taylor speaks with Jeffery Caesar, Charles Simpson, and Ibnar Avilix on the Burlington Ballot Items and fair development.

Check out the monthly Rights & Democracy TV show (RADTV).

Rights and Democracy shares perspectives leading to a vision for a state in which every Vermonter earns a livable wage and has access to affordable health care, and where a progressive and equitable tax system supports an economy that protects the environment and human rights. We believe Vermont can lead our country in a new direction towards happy, healthy, and just communities for everyone.

For more info visit: http://www.radvt.org/

RAD-TV Presents: A Vision For Fair Development: Building a Burlington That Works For Everyone 10/27/2016

Rights and Democracy hosts a panel at Burlington City Arts on Church St to explore the ballot questions facing Burlington residents in the upcoming election, and to look at better ways for communities to determine community investments moving forward.

For more information: http://www.radvt.org/

Medea Benjamin Book Tour at the Peace and Justice Center 10/26/2016

Author Medea Benjamin, the co-founder of the women-led peace group CODEPINK and the co-founder of the human rights group Global Exchange, shares her new book "Kingdom of the Unjust: Behind the U.S.–Saudi Connection" at the Peace & Justice Center. In her book, Benjamin shines a light on one of the most perplexing elements of American foreign policy. With extremism spreading across the globe, a reduced U.S. need for Saudi oil, and a thawing of U.S. relations with Iran, the time is right for a re-evaluation of our close ties with the Saudi regime.

Burlington Ward 4 and Ward 7 NPA Meeting 10/26/2016

Neighborhood Planning Assemblies (NPAs) are grassroots, neighborhood organizations that were established in each of Burlington's seven Wards to empower citizen participation in City government. Working as neighborhood advocacy groups, Neighborhood Planning Assemblies facilitate communication between the citizens of Burlington and city government through regular meetings scheduled in each Ward. Wards 4 & 7 meet the fourth Wednesday of the month.

Meeting place: Robert E. Miller Community Center 130 Gosse Court.

Sudanese Foundation of Vermont and Nile Bright Stars 10/24/2016

Chol Dhoor, of the Sudanese Foundation of Vermont, and Peter Keny, of Sudef and coach of the Nile Bright Stars soccer team, speak about new initiatives and opportunities for the Vermont Sudanese community.

What is Not Working in Mental Health Systems and Other Organizations: Marj Berthold Gives A Statement 10/21/2016

Marj Berthold continues her series of programs on "What is Not Working in the Vermont Mental Health System." In this episode she gives a statement about her experience in her housing. To learn more about Marj watch: Tremors in The System; The Help You Need vs The Help You Get 01/01/2009

Burlington Ward 5 NPA Meeting 10/20/2016

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Summer Video Production Internship - Applications Open

Town Meeting TV is hiring two paid interns to join our production team for the summer! The program will run from Monday, June 24th until Friday, August 16th (8 weeks). $17 an hour, approximately 8 hours per week. We are looking for folks who have basic or intermediate experience with video recording and editing on Adobe Premiere. Interns will work with the Town Meeting TV Co-Directors to pick stories or events that they would like to cover in our community, practice outreach skills, then shoot and edit video that will be broadcasted on Town Meeting TV's YouTube and cable channels. Interested applicants should send their resume and cover letter (including why they are interested in this position and any relevant experience) to Jordan at jmitchell@cctv.org. Applications close Friday, May 24th at 5:00PM. For more information, please contact outreach@cctv.org or call 802-862-3966.