independence Day

Artful Word: Burlington's Independence Day Kat Wright 07/03/2022

James Gero's video of Burlington's Independence Day celebration with Kat Wright.

Artful Word: Burlington's Independence Day Fireworks 2022 07/03/2022

James Gero's video of the July 3rd fireworks in Burlington.

Burlington Peace and Justice: A Participatory Reading of Frederick Douglass’ “The Meaning of the 4th of July for the Negro” 07/02/2015

The Burlington Peace & Justice Center presents a Participatory Reading of Frederick Douglass’ “The Meaning of the 4th of July for the Negro" on the 163rd anniversary (July 5, 1852) at Burlington City Hall. As a community event, they invite you to reconsider the meaning of freedom and racial justice through a historical lens as we celebrate our nation’s Independence Day. Copies of the speech will be provided and audience members are encouraged to partake in the shared reading of this influential speech.

For more information or to be involved in the planning as a community member, group or organization please contact Kyle at 863-2345 ext 6 or program@pjcvt.org or kyle@pjcvt.org. Everyone welcome. Click here for the medium version of the speech (this is the version we will be reading at this event).

VT Independence Day 01/15/2005

Celebration of VT Independence Day hosted by Wes Buckley

with Paul & Linda Whitney (Researchers and Promoters of the Holiday), and Gary Flomenoft (Member of 2nd Republic of VT)

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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!