systemic racism

Rev. Mark Hughes hosts an episode of The Juxtaposition.

From Mark Hughes:

For more information about Vermont Racial Justice Alliance visit: VTRacialJusticeAlliance.org

Rev. Mark Hughes hosts an episode of The Juxtaposition.

From Mark Hughes:

The 6th Annual Vermont First African Landing Day is on August 24, 2024, at Intervale Center in Burlington, Vermont. The 2024 theme “Stay The Course” is inspired by the Adinkra symbol Nkyinkyim (which directly translates to “Life’s journey is twisted). This year’s theme speaks to the wisdom of considering the tenacity of our ancestors as we remain responsive to the continuously-changing nature of the path that we march towards justice.

Today we're discussing the event and the tradition. What is First African Landing Day and what is its tradition? How did it make it to Vermont? We'll tell you what you need to know and what you need to do to get there, this year.

For more information about First African Landing Day visit: www.firstafricanlandingvt.org

For more information about Vermont Racial Justice Alliance visit: VTRacialJusticeAlliance.org

From the organizers:

Mike Africa Jr. of the MOVE organization speaks to Burlington about the legacy of the 1985 bombing of his family by Philadelphia police.

On May 13, 1985 the City of Philadelphia dropped a bomb on the home of the revolutionary organization MOVE while thirteen members - seven adults and six children - were inside. Of the victims, eleven of the thirteen were murdered, with only one adult, Ramona, and one child, Birdie, surviving.

Many MOVE organization members were not at the house at the time of the bombing. One of those members, Mike Africa Jr., is now working to reclaim the house on Philadelphia’s Osage Avenue that was rebuilt after the bombing. The fundraiser campaign is called “Reclaim Osage.”

"Reparations begin with understanding the root word: repair,” Mike Africa, Jr. said. “If the system truly wanted to repair the destruction of our culture, it would act. But we can't wait any longer. It's past time for us to reclaim what's rightfully ours. This is what Reclaim Osage is all about."

Rev. Mark Hughes hosts an episode of The Juxtaposition.

From Mark Hughes:

Juneteenth causes us to reflect on Reconstruction and our nation's earliest efforts at reparations. As reparations initiatives across the country expand, policy makers have been mum on our policy for THREE BIENNIUM. They have instead implemented a Truth and Reconciliation Commission. The Commission was established to examine institutional, structural, and systemic discrimination caused or permitted by State laws and policies. Let's talk about it.

Guests include Michele Olevra, Esq. who is part of the General Legal Council at the Vermont Truth and Reconciliation Commission, and Melody Mackin who is a Commissioner at the Vermont Truth and Reconciliation Commission. 

For more information visit: VTRacialJusticeAlliance.org