Social Justice

Stories of Racism: Anti-Racism Dinner 10/18/2011

The first Sustainability Academy/Integrated Arts Academy Stories of Diversity: Anti-Racism Dinner. This event is part of the Burlington School District's ongoing efforts to promote diversity and to fight racism. The events starts with music and dinner, and then some authentic voices as community story tellers share their journeys and experiences with diversity and anti-racism. Following will be a keynote speech by Oscar Hernandez and then “Next Steps” with BSD’s Director of Diversity and Equity, Dan Balon.

Burlington Wards 4 & 7 NPA Meeting 10/18/2011

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 third Tuesday of the month. Meeting place: Robert E. Miller Community Center 130 Gosse Court.

Occupy Wall Street Solidarity Protest 10/15/2011

Occupy Wall Street solidarity protests in Burlington VT over the weekend of October 15 and 16, 2011. Recorded by community producer Abdullah Sall to show the variety of people and influences involved in the demonstrations.

Burlington Ward 5 NPA Meeting 10/11/2011

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. Ward5 meet Department of Public Works Building, 645 Pine Street.

Feminist Media Review: Fed Up Women's Coalition 10/10/2011

Host Peggy Luhrs speaks to issues of the day. Tonight, Maura McGovern and Sasha Scott, 'Fed Up VT' members talk about their trip to New York City and leading a 'Fed Up' march, the 'Slutwalk' which took place in Burlington, Vermont and opportunities for the future.

Local Matters: Occupy Burlington Rally 10/09/2011

Occupy Burlington Rally in Support of Occupy Wall Street - October 9th in Burlington, VT.
Produced by Nick Carter, with Production Assistance from Don MacDonald.

GEAR: Youth for Global Economic Accountability Research 10/07/2011

Nick Carter talks with Lindsay Gillies, Project COordinator and Keith Brunner, Media Coordinator, GEAR: Youth for Global Economic Accountability Research.

GEAR is a youth media project and educational platform which uses stories and research to challenge the current economic paradigm and its power structures. GEAR monitors the development of climate 'solutions' rooted in neoliberalism, agribusiness, and international finance.

Burlington Ward 6 NPA Meeting 10/06/2011

Neighborhood Planning Assemblies (NPAs) are grassroots, neighborhood organizations that were established in each of Burlington's seven Wards to encourage citizen participation in City government. Working as neighborhood advocacy groups, Neighborhood Planning Assemblies help improve communication between the citizens of Burlington and City government through regular meetings scheduled in each Ward. Ward 6 meets the first Thursday of the month. Meeting place: Greek Orthodox Church 600 South Willard Street.

Burlington School Commissioners' Corner: Burlington School District Partnerships: Very Merry Theatre 10/06/2011

Hosted by Burlington School Commissioner Alan Matson, Don Wright, of Very Merry Theatre, speaks to the benefits of partnerships to students, and the Theatre, with the school district.

Housing and Communities Show: Vermont Disaster Recovery Efforts, Post Irene 10/05/2011

Host Mike McNamara. Tonight's show is on disaster recovery efforts post Tropical Storm Irene. Guests are Jennifer Hollar, Deputy Director of the VT Dept. of Economic, Housing, and Community Development and Governor Shumlin's lead person on Irene Disaster Housing Recovery. She will be joined by Deanna Frazier from FEMA, and Carl Sherrill of the SBA. They will be discussing actions taken to date by FEMA and the Irene Housing Task Force, short and long-term housing options, and where and how Vermonters can register for assistance.

Featured Story

CCTV Receives NEH Grant to Support Community Archives

CCTV Center for Media & Democracy is pleased to announce receipt of a National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Humanities Collections and Reference Resources grant alongside 32 peer archival institutions across the country. This $49,927 grant award will support efforts to preserve and expand access to audio/visual community history materials in the CCTV Archives. Read more about this opportunity here!