Social Justice

Uncommon Alliance; Youth and Family Summer Engagement Update 06/20/2011

Uncommon Alliance's primary goal is to dismantle racial and ethnic profiling in our criminal justice system. This objective is realized by building positive relationships between members of affected communities and criminal justice professionals, and by providing continuing opportunities for dialogue and study around issues of race. Wanda Hines, Uncommon Alliance Sterring Committee member hosts the Youth Outreach Planning Committee comprised of community member Julio Perez, Winooski Police Chief Steve McQueen, and Service Rendered Director Bruce Wilson, on the ongoing efforts and events towards engaging youth of all ages in positive activities.

Judge Ben: Representation in Juvenile Court 06/16/2011

Judge Ben Joseph hosts Trine Bech, Executive Director of Vermont Parent Representation Center. VPRC is a newly formed not-for-profit public interest law and policy organization with a mission “To ensure through advocacy and support that children who can live safely with their parents are afforded a real opportunity to do so.”

Vermont Aerospace and Aviation Association Open House and Protest 06/15/2011

Sponsored by Liquid Measurement Systems and underwritten by the Vermont Procurement Technical Assistance Center (VTPTAC), this high-profile event will feature and showcase sensors, electronics and robotics as high-growth sectors and market opportunities for Vermont's economy and Vermont Chamber members, as well as an impressive lineup of speakers from the above industry leaders that will discuss supply chain and sourcing opportunities. Vermont Aerospace & Aviation Association.

Simultaneous to the Vermont Chamber event was a protest outside by members of 'Peace' organizations including 'No Lockheed' and the 'Peace and Justice Center', unhappy with Vermont engaging with 'war economy' businesses in an effort to promote state business development.

Feminist Media Review: Fed Up - Women't Rights Coalition 06/13/2011

Host Peggy Luhrs speaks to issues of the day. Today, Hayley Mason and Tristin Adie speak with Peggy on the Women's Rights Coalition, 'Fed Up'. More information available at socialistworker.org, Burlington ISO Facebook

Vermont Adult Learning Graduation 06/08/2011

Vermont Adult Learning provides adults with essential skills education to further their educational, employment and personal goals in order to expand their options and capabilities in the family, community and workplace. On June 14, VAL handed out Diplomas and certificates to the 2011 Graduates.

Vermont Adult Learning Graduation Stories 06/08/2011

Judge Ben: Schoolhouse to Jailhouse Pipeline 06/07/2011

Judge Ben Joseph hosts Joe Tulman, Executive Director of Took Crowell Institute for At-Risk Youth and a national leader in the field of special education and juvenile
justice, along with Pam Marsh, Partner with Marsh, Wagner and Winters and the Juvenile Public Defender for Addison County, Vermont.

Local Media Show: Supporting Miner's Rights in Columbia 06/07/2011

Host Lauren-Glenn Davitian speaks with John Reuwer who traveled with Christian Peacemaker Team to mining zone in Columbia's southern Bolivar province. John shares his efforts to support small-scale miners organizing to protect their rights in the race of Colombian military efforts to "secure" the zone for multinational investment. Christian Peacemaker Teams is an initiative of the historic peace churches (Mennonites, Church of the Brethren, and Quakers) with support and membership from a range of Catholic and Protestant denominations. CPT has had a continuing presence in Colombia since May 2001..

UVM Housing Action - Vermont Interfaith Action 06/06/2011

The University of Vermont has been called upon to provide increased student housing, freeing up needed housing options for Burlington residents, Vermont Interfaith Action (VIA) called this gathering to once again call on the University to action. VIA is comprised of member faith communities in the Burlington and Central Vermont area. VIA is an affiliate of the PICO Network, which has conducted faith-based organizing for over 30 years.

Burlington Ward 6 NPA Meeting 06/02/2011

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.

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!