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Persistence of Slavery in Early Vermont 03/14/2013

University of Vermont professor Harvey Amani Whitfield discusses the tensions between slavery and freedom in early Vermont history. His research indicates that the end of slavery in Vermont was messy, disorderly, and contradictory and that various forms of bondage persisted in Vermont well after the 1777 abolition of adult slavery.

Professor Whitfield’s areas of research are the black population in the Maritime colonies and Vermont. In 2006, he published Blacks on the Border: The Black Refugees in British North America, 1815-1860. His article, “African Americans in Burlington, Vermont, 1880-1900,” was published in Vermont History in 2007.

The presentation is a 'Friends of Special Collections Lecture'. For more information, email uvmsc@uvm.edu or call 656-2138.

Fair Housing and Land Use Planning: An Introduction 01/22/2013

Fair Housing is about housing opportunity and the rights of people to choose where they live free from illegal discrimination. Fair housing rights and rules intersect with land use planning and permitting. Kevin Stapleton, of the Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity (CVOEO) Fair Housing Project, presents a symposium for municipal officials regarding fair housing and land use law intersection.

St. Michael's College: Jeffrey Gettleman - New York Times East Africa Bureau Chief 10/22/2012

2012 recipient of the Pulitzer Prize for international reporting, Jeffrey Gettleman covers over 10 countries, focussing on events in Congo, Kenya, and Tanzania in East Central Africa. Sponsored by the Saint Michael's College Edmundite Center for Peace and Justice and Saint Michael's Lecture Series.

Conversation on Race Now - Listening to the Voices of Youth 10/11/2012

Conversation on Race Now (C.O.R.N.) invites community members in a listening session to the voices of youth. Facilitated by: Dr. Stacey Miller. Students from area high schools/colleges engage in a facilitated dialogue addressing thier experiences in relationship to race intheir lives and our community. More informatoin: vhm84@hotmail.com

St. Michael's College: L.Z. Granderson, National CNN Columnist - "DARE YOU TO MOVE" 03/28/2012

"Dare You To Move" is an account of LZ Granderson’s journey from poverty, physical abuse, and gang culture in Detroit to being the most openly gay man working in sports today. The one time Detroit gang member is now a sought-after commentator on pivotal topics such as race, gender and politics, in addition to sports. LZ Granderson is African-American, openly-gay, Christian, and one of ESPN’s most popular columnists. Sponsored by Saint Michael’s Common Ground, as well as Multicultural Student Affairs, Student Activities, Residential Life and Athletics.

Conversation on Race Now - How Do You Feel Today About Racism/Race in Vermont? 11/10/2011

Conversation on Race Now (C.O.R.N.) invites community members in a conversation exploring the question: 'How Do You Feel Today, November 10, 2011, About Racism/Race in Vermont?' With special guest keynote speaker/panelist: Dr. Wanda Heading-Grant, Ed.D., Chief Diversity Officer and Special Assistant to the President for Multicultural Initiatives, UVM. Panelists inlclude: Robert Appel, Executive Director, Hurman Rights Committee, State of Vermont, Donna Bailey, Executive Director, Addison County Parent/Child Center, Dr. Laura Fishman, Ph.D., Professor of Sociology, Emerita, UVM, Major Jackson, M.F.A., Professor of English, UVM. Facilitated by Dr. Sherwood E. Smith, Ed.D Director, Center for Cultural Pluralism and Lecturer, Department of Leadership and Development Sciences, UVM. For more information: Vivian Mason: vhm84@hotmail.com, Susan Linskey hhskl47@myfairpoint.net

A Conversation on Race - Community Leaders Speak Out 01/22/2011

Conversation on Race Now (C.O.R.N.) brings community leaders including Arthur Brooks, former Middlebury and Bennington College Professor, Jeanne Collins, Burlington Schools Superintendent, Ali Dieng, a recent Vermont resident, Dr. Fayneese Miller, UVM Dean and Chair of the Vermont State School Board, Mike Schirling, Burlington Chief of Police, into a community conversation moderated by Robert Walsh. For more information: Vivian Mason: vhm84@hotmail.com, Susan Linskey hhskl47@myfairpoint.net

Artful Word: Conversation on Race Now 03/14/2010

Community producer James Gero's video

Young Writers Project 11/11/2008

Host Lauren-Glenn Davitian speaks with Sarah Waring, Program Manager of the Council on the Future of Vermont and Geoff Gevalt, Executive Director of the Young Writers Project on a collaborative effort to engage and hear from youth on Vermont's future.

National HIV Testing Campaign 09/23/2008

Discussion on National HIV Testing Campaign (www.hivtest.org), hosted by Haskell Garrett and Kinda Sharp-Garrett.

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