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Stop the Harm, Repair the Damage Speak-out on Systemic Violence Against Black Bodies 02/02/2024

From the Vermont Racial Justice Alliance:

After discussions with the family of the young Black man that was assaulted and drugged by our "public safety system" (in his home), we proceed with a speak-out tomorrow afternoon! The gut-wrenching details of this Black young man's story sadly originated and have returned him to the DCF system. His defining moment? The police!

https://www.acluvt.org/en/press-releases/burlington-sued-discrimination-use-excessive-force-14-year-old-child

We cannot stand by silently on these matters, allowing them to be normalized anymore. It's time to stop the harm and repair the damage done to Black bodies across Vermont. If this is public safety, we don't want it!

Join us for this speakout at City Hall steps where the family's remarks will also be shared.

For more information: www.RichardKempCenter.org | info@vtracialjusticeallaince.org

Speak Out on Burlington Police Department Use of Force Policy 05/13/2019

The recent death of Douglas Kilburn and the video release of peace officer’s inappropriate use of force have once again rocked the community. These incidents are symptoms of larger systemic challenges that despite the history of Burlington policing remains unaddressed. In the absence of transparency and accountability, many have lost trust in and question the legitimacy of the BPD. The resulting lack of cooperation has made the Burlington community less safe – not more safe.

Constitutionally, our public servants have the sole, inherent and exclusive right of governing and regulating the police. Our constitution also establishes that public servants are accountable to those in whom power is inherent and from whom it is derived. Us.

Join us as we come together as a community to create a path forward that makes Burlington a safer place for everyone to live.

Champlain Area NAACP Protest and Prayer Vigil for Alton Sterling and Philando Castile 07/09/2016

Champlain Area NAACP Protest and Prayer Vigil for Alton Sterling and Philando Castile.

More more info: https://www.facebook.com/NAACPChamplainArea/

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