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No Mas Polimigra Interviews and Demonstration 02/18/2020

Interviews during the No Mas Polimigra demonstration outside Burlington's City Hall before the Burlington City Council Meeting and a demonstration during public comment period.

Nadando Contra la Corriente con Justicia Migrante: Episodio 29 - Acuerdo legal con el DMV / Agreement with the DMV 01/16/2020

Los trabajadores lecheros en Vermont representados por Justicia Migrante da un paso importante para cerrar un acuerdo con el Departamento de Motores y Vehículos (DMV) para finalizar la colaboración con ICE.

Migrant Justice closes a legal agreement with the Department of Motor Vehicles after a little more than a year of filing a lawsuit to end the discriminatory collaboration between ICE and the Border Patrol.

Rally Against I.C.E. in Williston 10/20/2019

Community members gather in Williston, Vermont to protest immigrant incarceration and deportation.

Artful Word: Journey of Ice - Ice Out 04/10/2019

Journey with award-winning producer, James Gero on a unique visual experience. Voyage into a world of undulating waves and sparkling diamond-like ice. Behold and wonder a world in flux, transitioning and signaling the seasonal pathway to warmer climes. Depart frozen Lake Champlain's winter landscape, barren and windswept, into a region of hopeful renewal. Take a step out of winter and herald spring. Ice out is an exceptional and breathtaking climax of a melting lake. We never see ice freeze, yet now the journey of winter ice is coming full circle and the warmth of summer is a welcoming portent of hope.

Nadando Contra la Corriente con Justicia Migrante: Episodio 16 - Bienvenida a Gladys! 05/03/2018

Hoy 3 de Mayo, Nos da mucho orgullo dar la bienvenida a Gladys Santos, una miembra del Comite De Coordinacion de Jussticia MIgrante que se une a este equipo para ayudar a expanir la voz de la comunidad atravez de este espacio. Tendremos una nueva seccion que se llama "La Pregunta" y la pregunta sera - Sabes que se celebra el 5 de Mayo? Tambien les damos un informe del la manifestacion del 1 de Mayo y la Asamblea Addison. Ayudanos compartiendo el video.

Today May 3, we are very proud to welcome Gladys Santos, a member of the Migrant Justice Coordinating Committee that joins this team to help expand the voice of the farmworker community through this space. We will have a new section called "The Question" and the question will be - Do you know what is celebrated on 5 de Mayo? We also give you a report of the May Day demonstration and the Addison Assembly. Help us share the video.

Nadando Contra la Corriente con Justicia Migrante: Episodio 15 - Siguen las detenciones y hay cambios en la ley Polimigra 04/05/2018

Hoy 4 de Abril! Hablaremos del arresto de 3 compañeros de la comunidad aqui en Vermont; ellos estaban y trabajabando y viviendo en un rancho lechero en Sheldon Vermont. POLIMIGRA-hablaremos de los cambios la ley Polimigra; como nos afecta y que es lo mas importante a saber de los cambios y que podemos hacer juntos para que Vermont respete los derechos de todos y no sea una maquina de deportacion con apoyo de la policia. Tambien daremos un informe del programa Leche con Dignidad!
No te pierdas el show esta tarde.

Today April 4! We will talk about the arrest of 3 community partners here in Vermont; they were working and living on a dairy farm in Sheldon Vermont. POLIMIGRA-We will talk about the changes in the Polimigra law; how it affects us and what is most important to know about the changes and what we can do together so that Vermont respects the rights of all and does not become a deportation machine with the support of the police. We will also give a report of the Milk with Dignity program!
Do not miss the show this afternoon.

May Day Rally Event: www.facebook.com/events/204872213433176

Nadando Contra la Corriente con Justicia Migrante: Episodio 14 - La Liberacion de Jose Luis y la Ley Polimigra 03/01/2018

En este episodio, se recordando en el primer de Marzo, hablamos del arresto y liberacion de Jose Luis "Un triunfo mas de la comunidad". Tenemos entrevista con Martha Herrera que nos cuenta sobre el viaje a Florida con la Coalicion De Trabajadore De Emokalee (CIW) y la "Huelga de Hambre en NY del 11-15 de Marzo por la misma". Hablaremos de como los testimonios en la casa del estado y presencia de la comunidad ha tenido impacto sobre el senado, el cual decidio mandar una carta para aplazar la fecha de implementacion de los cambios en la ley "Polimigra" hasta 1 de Mayo.

Comparte este enlace y ayuda a espandir la voz de la comunidad migrante en VT.

Migrant Justice Welcome Back Rally and Press Conference 03/28/2017

Migrant Justice holds a press conference and rally to welcome home two migrant worker rights activists, Enrique “Kike” Balcazar and Zully Palacios, who were just released from costudy after detainment and arrest by U.S. Immigration and Custom's Enforcement (ICE) officials earlier this month, and also to speak on the status of the third Migrant Justice activist also arrested and still in detention, Alex Carillo. In addition, the organization was presented with the National Education Association's César Chávez Acción y Compromiso Human and Civil Rights Award. Following the press conference and award presentation, a vigil was held outside the offices.

For more info visit: migrantjustice.net

https://www.cctv.org/watch-tv/programs/public-march-support-detained-migrant-worker-activists

https://www.cctv.org/watch-tv/programs/migrant-justice-march-montpelier-free-migrant-worker-activists

Public March to Support Detained Migrant Worker Activists 03/18/2017

On Friday, March 17th Channel 17/Town Meeting TV community producer Enrique “Kike” Balcazar, producer of Nadando Contra la Corriente con Justicia Migrante, the popular Spanish language program for Vermont migrant farm workers, was one of three people detained and arrested by U.S. Immigration and Custom's Enforcement (ICE) officials last week. Enrique’s arrested colleagues include Zully Palacios and Alex Carrillo.

Enrique Balcazar is a remarkable champion of free speech and an inspiring advocate for Vermont migrant farm workers. Channel 17/Town Meeting TV recently nominated Enrique for a national Hometown Media Award with the Alliance for Community Media for his important work as producer and host of Nadando Contra la Corriente con Justicia Migrante.

In less than 12 hours notice, hundreds of people turned out to show their support for Kike, Zully, and Alex.

Migrant Justice Public Forum with Burlington Board of Police Commissioners 02/17/2017

Migrant Justice hosts a public forum with the Burlington Police Commission to tell them that ICE is not welcome in our city.

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Applications Now Open for the Spring 2025 Cohort of the Neighborhood Community Media Internship Program

Town Meeting TV is excited to announce that applications are now open for the Spring 2025 cohort of the Neighborhood Community Media Internship program. Join up to 8 other youth to engage in interesting media making projects! This paid media internship opportunity is designed for youth aged 16-20 who are eager to gain professional experience in the audio-visual field and develop a deeper understanding of their local community. The group will meet under the leadership of Town Meeting TV's Travis Washington from the end of January 2025 to the beginning of June 2025, on a schedule agreed upon by the whole cohort. Click here to apply!

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