Activism

Join the Neighborhood Media Interns on an eye-opening journey as they venture into the heart of their community to capture a powerful demonstration of solidarity. In this captivating video, they take you to the grounds of UVM, where a spirited encampment has emerged, echoing with voices of support for Palestine.

As the camera rolls, the interns capture the vibrant scene unfolding before them. Tents adorned with colorful banners and Palestinian flags dot the campus grounds, symbolizing the resilience and unity of the movement. People of all backgrounds gather, their faces alight with passion and determination, as they stand in solidarity with the Palestinian cause.

Step into the heart of the neighborhood with the Neighborhood Media Interns as they embark on a heartwarming journey to document a community dinner like no other. In this uplifting video, they invite you to join them at a local gathering where friends, neighbors, and strangers come together to share food, stories, and laughter.

As the camera rolls, the interns capture the warm ambiance of the event, set against the backdrop of a cozy community center. Folding tables and chairs create an inviting atmosphere, while the aroma of home-cooked meals fills the air, tantalizing the senses.

Interviews with attendees offer touching insights into the significance of the community dinner. From long-time residents to newcomers, each voice reflects a shared appreciation for the sense of belonging and connection fostered by the event. Stories are shared, memories are made, and bonds are strengthened, weaving a rich tapestry of community spirit.

From Melinda Moulton:

Vermont Law and Graduate School (VLGS) named longtime professor and administrator Shirley Jefferson JD’86 Vice President for Community Engagement and Government Affairs. Jefferson is the school’s first ever vice president of color.

In the newly created position, Jefferson reports directly to the VLGS president while providing strategic insight and advice to the school’s senior leadership regarding local, state, and federal government matters, community issues, and efforts for the enrichment of society and intercultural understanding.

“One of the first things I learned at VLGS was that Shirley Jefferson is the school’s heart and soul,” said VLGS President Smolla. “Building strong relationships with the community will be more important than ever and nobody is better suited to being the ‘ambassador’ of Vermont Law and Graduate School than Shirley Jefferson. Her passion for educating students who want to be catalysts for change is unmatched and infectious."

A nationally sought after speaker and adviser on matters relating to race and the law and equitable access to legal education, Jefferson is a member of the Vermont State College Board of Trustees and Vermont State Policy Advisory Commission. She is a multiple-time winner of the Women’s Law Group Phenomenal Woman Award, recipient of the Council on Legal Education Opportunity (CLEO) Edge Diversity Award, and National Black Pre-Law Conference and Law Fair Legal Education Access & Diversity Champion award winner, among many other honors.

From the organizers:

There has been no justice for the people of Tigray. The deadliest war this century, and the world is silent. The perpetrators of the genocide of the Tigray people need to be held accountable and brought to justice. We walk down Church Street in protest to a rally outside City Hall.