Social Justice

Laila Al-Arian - Fighting Anti-Arab Racism 07/23/2008

Discussion on the political roots of anti-arab racism and what can be done both locally and nationally to organize and fight against it. This event is featuring Laila Al-Arian, freelance journalist and co-author of Collateral Damage: America's War Against Iraqi Civilians. Laila Al-Arian is the daughter of political prisoner & Palestinian activist Sami Al-Arian.

Burlington Mayor's Press Conference: Mayor Kiss - 2nd Annual Pride Flag Ceremony 07/09/2008

Burlington Mayor Bob Kiss hosts a press conference announcing his 2nd annual Pride Flag Ceremony at City Hall. More info at: www.pridevt.com; www.ru12.org. Media contact is Kara DeLeonardis: kara@ru12.org

Kids on the Block VT- Schools 07/01/2008

CCTV Productions worked with Kids on the Block Vermont to produce this short video explaining the power of the program to school administrators and teachers. For more information please visit KidsontheBlockVermont.org

Kids on the Block VT- Corporate 07/01/2008

CCTV Productions worked with Kids on the Block Vermont to produce this short video explaining the power of the program to community supporters. For more information please visit KidsontheBlockVermont.org

A Warrior's Ride- Honoring Crazy Horse and War Vets 07/01/2008

A Warrior's Ride- Honoring Crazy Horse and All War Veterans. A four hour horseback ride from Fort Robinson to Pine Ridge Reservation in So. Dakota. Annual event since 1997.

Sandy Baird Commentary: The 4th of July 07/01/2008

Contact her at sbaird@burlington.edu.

Uncommon Alliance - A Study About Racial Profiling 05/21/2008

Uncommon Alliance is a made up of citizens, public officials and police personnel addressing racism issues in our communities.

info: UncommonAlliance2008@yahoo.com

VBSR- The World Wide Web Comes Home 05/14/2008

The fifth greatest wave of the the internet - after communication, co,,erce, search and social networking - may well be "local". People increasingly look online for answers to local questions about shoe stores, plumber recommendations, meeting people, directions, crime reports and more, A vast array of tools and sercies are bing developed in Vermont to meeti this demand. Much of this activity is fueled by online ad sales, whick gew natinally to $20 billin in 2007. The internet is drivign business chance and companies are learing how to use this medium to focus on local markets. This session will provide attendees with concepts and tips for keeping up and getting ahead.For more info: www.vbsr.org

VBSR Spring Conference- Shoestring Marketing 05/14/2008

Vermont Business for Social Responsibility's annual spring conference- Marketing on an Organic Sustainable Shoestring Budget. For more info: www.vbsr.org

VBSR Spring Conference Keynote 05/14/2008

Vermont Business for Social Responsibility's annual spring conference, with keynote speaker John Abrams.

For more info: www.vbsr.org

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Town Meeting Day 2021 Forums Begin January 14th

To help voters better understand the people and questions on their local ballots, Town Meeting TV (formerly known as Channel 17) will present a series of candidate forums, budget presentations, and other election-related programs beginning Thursday, January 14th.