From Rev. Arnold Thomas:

Few organizations in this country have affected the course of human rights litigation and legislation than the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU).

Host Rev. Arnold Thomas meets with James Duff Lyall, the Executive Director, and Nicholas Ward, Board President of the ACLU of Vermont, to discuss the ongoing challenges of human rights in both the state and the nation. Host Rev. Arnold Thomas meets with

When African Americans mention “The Talk,” they refer to important conversations their parents or elders had with them concerning how to survive in a racist, hostile, environment, specifically when confronted by the police. I imagine similar conversations occur between parents and children among all People of Color and marginalized communities. However, in a nation that will soon be dominated by people of color, it is crucial that such conversations occur among White families as well concerning how to live peacefully and productively in a multiracial and multicultural country where all prosper. The Talk, Vermont is about the concerns and interests of Black Vermonters, Vermonters of Color, and other marginalized communities that can be shared with all Vermonters and those who wish to live in one of the whitest state in the nation, in the hope that we can truly learn and grow from our interactions with one other, and make Vermont a truly hospitable state in which all may learn and grow.

From Rev. Arnold Thomas:

What does it mean to be politically conservative in Vermont, and how does Vermont’s brand of conservatism compare with the red-leaning agenda and policies of the present presidential administration? We shall meet with Republican state political leaders who will share their views.

Host Rev. Arnold Thomas meets with

When African Americans mention “The Talk,” they refer to important conversations their parents or elders had with them concerning how to survive in a racist, hostile, environment, specifically when confronted by the police. I imagine similar conversations occur between parents and children among all People of Color and marginalized communities. However, in a nation that will soon be dominated by people of color, it is crucial that such conversations occur among White families as well concerning how to live peacefully and productively in a multiracial and multicultural country where all prosper. The Talk, Vermont is about the concerns and interests of Black Vermonters, Vermonters of Color, and other marginalized communities that can be shared with all Vermonters and those who wish to live in one of the whitest state in the nation, in the hope that we can truly learn and grow from our interactions with one other, and make Vermont a truly hospitable state in which all may learn and grow.

From Rev. Arnold Thomas:

What does reparations mean as it relates to the history of African American enslavement and post-Civil War racial oppression in the United States? Rev. Mark Hughes, founder and executive director of the Vermont Racial Justice Alliance, will discuss this matter with us.

Host Rev. Arnold Thomas meets with Rev. Mark Hughes, founder and executive director of the Vermont Racial Justice Alliance.

When African Americans mention “The Talk,” they refer to important conversations their parents or elders had with them concerning how to survive in a racist, hostile, environment, specifically when confronted by the police. I imagine similar conversations occur between parents and children among all People of Color and marginalized communities. However, in a nation that will soon be dominated by people of color, it is crucial that such conversations occur among White families as well concerning how to live peacefully and productively in a multiracial and multicultural country where all prosper. The Talk, Vermont is about the concerns and interests of Black Vermonters, Vermonters of Color, and other marginalized communities that can be shared with all Vermonters and those who wish to live in one of the whitest state in the nation, in the hope that we can truly learn and grow from our interactions with one other, and make Vermont a truly hospitable state in which all may learn and grow.

From Rev. Arnold Thomas:

Each year The Talk, Vermont devotes a program to Black and marginalized high school students to gain their perspectives of living and learning in an overwhelmingly White academic environment.

Host Rev. Arnold Thomas meets with

When African Americans mention “The Talk,” they refer to important conversations their parents or elders had with them concerning how to survive in a racist, hostile, environment, specifically when confronted by the police. I imagine similar conversations occur between parents and children among all People of Color and marginalized communities. However, in a nation that will soon be dominated by people of color, it is crucial that such conversations occur among White families as well concerning how to live peacefully and productively in a multiracial and multicultural country where all prosper. The Talk, Vermont is about the concerns and interests of Black Vermonters, Vermonters of Color, and other marginalized communities that can be shared with all Vermonters and those who wish to live in one of the whitest state in the nation, in the hope that we can truly learn and grow from our interactions with one other, and make Vermont a truly hospitable state in which all may learn and grow.

From Rev. Arnold Thomas:

Amid the controversy and phobia concerning gender-affirming identity, we shall meet with transgender students to talk about their experience in predominantly straight school systems.Host Rev. Arnold Thomas meets with

When African Americans mention “The Talk,” they refer to important conversations their parents or elders had with them concerning how to survive in a racist, hostile, environment, specifically when confronted by the police. I imagine similar conversations occur between parents and children among all People of Color and marginalized communities. However, in a nation that will soon be dominated by people of color, it is crucial that such conversations occur among White families as well concerning how to live peacefully and productively in a multiracial and multicultural country where all prosper. The Talk, Vermont is about the concerns and interests of Black Vermonters, Vermonters of Color, and other marginalized communities that can be shared with all Vermonters and those who wish to live in one of the whitest state in the nation, in the hope that we can truly learn and grow from our interactions with one other, and make Vermont a truly hospitable state in which all may learn and grow.

Host Ali Dieng talks with 2 members of the Burlington School Board to discuss immigration and tax related issues for the next fiscal year.

Host Louis Meyers, MD, meets with authors Nancy Levine and Rachel Levine-Spates to discuss their book Light: A Mother and Daughter Memoir of Anorexia.

For more information visit: https://www.rootstockpublishing.com/rootstock-books/p/light

Music by TASFIQ UR RAHMAN NABIL from Pixabay.

From Rev. Arnold Thomas:

For Black History Month Harlem’s Shades of Truth Theatre will present a production about the prominent and legendary women who fought for civil and human right.

Host Rev. Arnold Thomas meets with

When African Americans mention “The Talk,” they refer to important conversations their parents or elders had with them concerning how to survive in a racist, hostile, environment, specifically when confronted by the police. I imagine similar conversations occur between parents and children among all People of Color and marginalized communities. However, in a nation that will soon be dominated by people of color, it is crucial that such conversations occur among White families as well concerning how to live peacefully and productively in a multiracial and multicultural country where all prosper. The Talk, Vermont is about the concerns and interests of Black Vermonters, Vermonters of Color, and other marginalized communities that can be shared with all Vermonters and those who wish to live in one of the whitest state in the nation, in the hope that we can truly learn and grow from our interactions with one other, and make Vermont a truly hospitable state in which all may learn and grow.

Town Meeting TV presents a forum ahead of local Town Meeting Day elections. Our forums give all candidates a chance to be seen and heard by a wide audience and give voters direct access to those candidates, and for voters to learn about items they will see on the ballot.

Presenters: Thomas Renner - Mayor; Elaine Wang - City Manager; Bryn Oakleaf - Deputy Mayor

Moderator: 

For more information about upcoming Town Meeting Day 2026 coverage visit www.cctv.org/tmd2026