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Vermont Language Justice Project - VLJP: How To Use An ATM - Spanish 08/17/2023

Vermont Language Justice Project presents information on how to use an ATM.

For more info on the VLJP: vtlanguagejustice.org

To view all VLJP videos: youtube.com/channel/UC3zjPpeFnXqvESr1y3d4DvQ

Vermont Language Justice Project - VLJP: How To Use An ATM - English 08/17/2023

Vermont Language Justice Project presents information on how to use an ATM.

For more info on the VLJP: vtlanguagejustice.org

To view all VLJP videos: youtube.com/channel/UC3zjPpeFnXqvESr1y3d4DvQ

2023 First African Landing Day Promo Montage 08/17/2023

A montage of footage from past First African Landing Day events in Vermont hosted by the Vermont Racial Justice Alliance.

From VRJA:

Please join us for 5th Annual Vermont First African Landing Day.
 
This year’s theme of First African Landing Day “Through the Fire,” embodies the resilience and strength of American Descendants of Slavery. For over 15 generations Black folks in the United States have consistently triumphed over seemingly insurmountable oppression.

The commemoration takes place on August 26, 2023, at the Intervale Center and the Richard Kemp Center in Burlington. There will be ethnic food, music, dancing, speakers, exhibits, a youth “Home Base” and a 50 Year tribute to Hip Hop! The legendary Bobby Hackney will be on the main stage and the Keynote Speaker will be our own Dr. Wanda Heading Grant. The Richard Kemp Center will host the Vermont African American History Wall, local African American cultural and art exhibits and the 1619 Traveling Exhibit from Hampton, VA. Activities go from 11:00 till 6:00 PM.  

For more information visit: firstafricanlandingvt.org

Richard Kemp Center Youth Program Visit 08/15/2023

Students from the Richard Kemp Center visit Town Meeting TV Studios to learn about free speech and public media.

For more information visit: https://richardkempcenter.org/

Vermont Community Leadership Summit 2023 - Comments from Senator Peter Welch and Under Secretary Robert Bonnie, USDA 08/15/2023

From the Vermont Council on Rural Development:

Strengthening skills, capacity, and opporotunity for the future! Over 450 local leaders working to improve life in their communities attend the Vermont Council on Rural Development’s 4th VT Community Leadership Summit.

Conference includes:
Senator Peter Welch, opening remarks
Under Secretary Robert Bonnie, United States Department of Agriculture 

Black Out at BTV City Hall 08/14/2023

From the organizer:

A speak out and protest for Black Femmes/NB/Trans Womxn in Vermont. A space for Black Femmes/Womxn and to tell our truths as Black Femmes/NB/Womxn in Vermont.

We are gathering and standing up for Black Femmes in Vermont following the racist and sexist attacks of defamation by the City of Burlington against Tyeastia Green and Casey “Jersey” Ellerby. While once celebrated for her groundbreaking work and the accolades her work brought the city, Tyeastia left her historic position due to workplace hostility, latent racism, bias, discrimination and malfeasance under the direction and guidance of Mayor Miro Weinberger and his administration.


Although neither Tyeastia nor Jersey live or work in Vermont, the city intentionally chose to engage in a smear campaign to call into question the management of one specific project produced by REIB: Burlington Juneteenth


The results of their unfounded attacks have been devastating for all involved. The resonance of what Tyeastia and Casey are experiencing can be felt in the stories of Black femmes/NB/Trans womxn throughout Vermont.


On Monday, we say, enough. The city of Burlington will discuss the findings of the “audit” and has released it in full to the press and subsequently the public without ever sharing the results with the two persons named on Monday.

Coming Together - Second Annual Substance Use Addiction Summit 08/11/2023

From the organizer:

Substance use in Vermont continues to rise with tragic loss, daily. There are incredible efforts and resources dedicated to connecting those who seek help. We are grateful for everyone who fights this battle every day.

This Summit seeks to expand the awareness of resources, identify the areas of deficiency, and bring together stakeholders who normally don’t get to network. The goal is to integrate and educate on successful efforts that are working for those in crisis and expand these efforts to every corner of Vermont.

Speakers Include:
  • Chief Prevention Officer - Monica Hutt
  • Health Commissioner - Dr. Mark Levine, Vermont Department of Health - Jeffery Trites
  • Project Vision - Commander Matthew Prouty, Turning Point Center of Rutland - Tracie
  • Hauck
  • Keynote Speaker - Maureen Cavanagh (Author of the book "If you love me" / Magnolia New Beginnings)
  • Vermont Alliance for Recovery Residences - Peter Mallary and Jeff Moreau
  • Jenna's Promise - Greg & Dawn Tatro
  • Granite Recovery Centers – Anthony O’Shaughnessy

Evening with Vermont Poverty Law Fellow: Immigration Law as Poverty Lawyering 08/10/2023

From the organizer:

Join the Vermont Bar Foundation and current Poverty Law Fellow Maya Tsukazaki for a conversation and Q&A on practicing immigration law in Vermont and unique issues facing noncitizen Vermonters.

Immerse yourself in an enriching evening where you can connect with Maya, learn about her impactful work, and engage in networking with like-minded individuals passionate about advancing access to justice for all Vermonters.

Vermont Language Justice Project - VLJP: Welcome to Edmunds Middle School - Swahili 08/09/2023

Vermont Language Justice Project presents information about Edmunds Middle School.

For more info on the VLJP: vtlanguagejustice.org

To view all VLJP videos: youtube.com/channel/UC3zjPpeFnXqvESr1y3d4DvQ

Vermont Language Justice Project - VLJP: Welcome to Edmunds Middle School - Spanish 08/09/2023

Vermont Language Justice Project presents information about Edmunds Middle School.

For more info on the VLJP: vtlanguagejustice.org

To view all VLJP videos: youtube.com/channel/UC3zjPpeFnXqvESr1y3d4DvQ

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CCTV Center for Media and Democracy on September 13 at 1 p.m. hosts a panel of local community thought leaders on the state of local democracy and their experiences navigating the policital system and working for social and political change. Participating panelists include: Sandy Baird, activist and lawyer; CD Mattison, DNC delegate and political campaigner; Ali Dieng, Former Burlington City Councilor and New American Leader; Pelin Kohn, VT League of Women Voters. This program and the articles below are part of U.S. Democracy Day, a nationwide collaborative on Sept. 15, the International Day of Democracy, in which news organizations cover how democracy works and the threats it faces. To learn more, visit usdemocracyday.org.

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