Race

Glimpses of Hope - Third Party Perspective: Interview with Kim Allbee 08/02/2019

Dennis Wrest speaks with Kim Allbee, of the UVM Catholic Center, about his own spiritual journey during his graduation from the University.

Windows and Mirrors: Why Representation Matters in Children's Books 04/29/2019

The concept of "windows and mirrors" means that children’s literature should contain diverse characters and experiences so that all children can find representations of their own experiences and identities (“mirrors”) and be exposed to many experiences and identities of people unlike themselves (“windows”).

Channel 17's Barrie Silver is joined by Elizabeth Bluemle, picture book author and owner of The Flying Pig Bookstore; Kekla Magoon, author of social justice-themed books for children and young adults; and Christie Beveridge Howell, Director of Diversity and Inclusion and chair of the English department at the Vermont Commons School, to discuss "windows and mirrors" and the importance of diversity in children's literature.

Larner College of Medicine at UVM: Risk, Race & Resilience - Three Dimensions of Health Disparities 01/23/2019

The 6th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. celebration sponsored by diversity & inclusion at the University of Vermont and the Larner College of Medicine is presented by Herman A. Taylor, Jr, JD, Professor of Medicine and Director, Cardiovascular Research Institute, Morehouse School of Medicine.

Larner College of Medicine at UVM: What's Race Got to Do with Medicine? 01/17/2018

A lecture and book signing with Dorothy Roberts, JD, in celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Dr. Roberts is the 14th Pen Integrates Knowledge Professor and the George A. Weiss University Professor of Law & Sociology at the University of Pennsylvania.

#BlackLivesMatter in the Trump Era 02/23/2017

Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor writes on black politics, social movements, and racial inequality in the United States. She is an assistant professor in the African American Studies department at Princeton University. According to Taylor, the Black Lives Matter movement has awakened a new generation of activists.

In her recent book, "From #BlackLivesMatter to Black Liberation," she offers a stirring and insightful analysis of the historical and contemporary ravages of racism and persistence of structural inequality, such as mass incarceration and Black unemployment. She argues that this new struggle against police violence holds the potential to reignite a broader push for Black liberation.

This is part of the Will Miller Social Justice Lecture Series.

Trumping the Race Card - Rodney Patterson 11/16/2015

Rodney Patterson, Author of the recently released 'Trumping the Race Card - A National Agenda: Moving Beyond Race and Racism' speaks to the evolution of his writing this book, and how the solutions offered might help nationally and locally.

Mr. Patterson was the founder of Burlington's New Alpha Missionary Baptist Church, and has more recently served as a primary diversity resource and consultant for a wide range of clients. For more information on his book go to: http://www.trumpingtheracecard.com/

Champlain Area NAACP 10/28/2015

NAACP’s newest chapter in the nation, and first in the state of Vermont, Champlain Area NAACP President Mary Brown-Guillory speaks to the issue of race in Vermont and the evolution of forming a Vermont Chapter of the NAACP. Please contact President, Mary Brown-Guillory, at 802.489.7755 or email at ChamplainAreaNAACP@gmail.com. Like us on Facebook and be sure to sign up to receive our newsletter. Read their blog here.

Conversation on Race Now -Trayvon Martin Case 08/11/2013

Conversation on Race Now (C.O.R.N.) facilitated community conversation on the Trayvon Martin - George Zimmerman decision. The dialogue begins with a viewing of President Obama's remarks shortly after the legal decision to clear Mr. Zimmerman of all charges. More information: vhm84@hotmail.com

Conversation on Race Now -Listening to the Voices of Parents 04/25/2013

Conversation on Race Now (C.O.R.N.) invites community members in a listening session to the voices of Parents from our community, in facilitated dialogue
addressing their experiences in relationship to race/racism in their lives. (with audience participation).
Facilitated by: Kiah Ellis, Undergraduate student, pursuing a history/philosophy degree at UVM, Avid, competitive snowboarder, participating
member of " Voices of Youth Restorative Circle"
Keynote Guest Speaker: Robert L. Walsh, noted author, graduate of Colgate and MA from UVM, Bob retired from the USMC as Lt. Colonel,
served as a member of the Vermont House of Representatives, adjunct faculty at UVM, and taught Africa American Studies at South Burlington H.S. His life experience in these areas has afforded him a wide range of experience as related to racism in our state, country and throughout the military world. His stories as a real life witness express the true nature of what it was like, what we see today and what the vision for our future may hold as we explore undoing racism in our community. More information: vhm84@hotmail.com

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.

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CCTV Receives NEH Grant to Support Community Archives

CCTV Center for Media & Democracy is pleased to announce receipt of a National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Humanities Collections and Reference Resources grant alongside 32 peer archival institutions across the country. This $49,927 grant award will support efforts to preserve and expand access to audio/visual community history materials in the CCTV Archives. Read more about this opportunity here!