Social Justice

Burlington Ward 4 and Ward 7 NPA Meeting 07/26/2017

Neighborhood Planning Assemblies (NPAs) are grassroots, neighborhood organizations that were established in each of Burlington's seven Wards to empower citizen participation in City government. Working as neighborhood advocacy groups, Neighborhood Planning Assemblies facilitate communication between the citizens of Burlington and city government through regular meetings scheduled in each Ward. Wards 4 & 7 meet the fourth Wednesday of the month.

Meeting place: Robert E. Miller Community Center 130 Gosse Court.

Art & Activism: The Poetry Show 07/13/2017

Kylie Dally and Corrine Yonce talk poetry, art, and Voices of Hope.

For more information visit: www.vtaffordablehousing.org/voices

Art & Activism: The Poetry Show 07/12/2017

Kylie Dally and Corrine Yonce talk poetry, art, and Voices of Hope.

For more information visit: www.vtaffordablehousing.org/voices

Black Lives Matter VT 07/11/2017

TBD

Feminist Media Review: TBD 07/10/2017

TBD

Nadando Contra la Corriente con Justicia Migrante: Episodio 8 07/06/2017

Enrique Balcazar y Zully Palacios, líderes de Justicia Migrante, hablan de la prevalencia de arrestos de compas por agentes de inmigración y de la lucha constante por los derechos humanos. Invitan a la comunidad a participar en dos eventos emocionantes, una reunión de una Alianza nacional de trabajadores en los sistemas de comida el 10-13 de junio, y una grand marcha por "Leche con Dignidad" el 17 de junio de Montpelier a la fábrica Ben & Jerry's en Waterbury. ¡Miren el programa y únanse con la lucha por los derechos humanos!

Enrique Balcazar and Zully Palacios, leaders with Migrant Justice, talk about ongoing arrests of community members by immigration agents, and about the ongoing struggle for human rights. They invite the community to participate in two upcoming events: a meeting of the national Food Chain Workers Alliance from June 10-13th and a march for Milk with Dignity on June 17th from Montpelier to the Ben & Jerry's plant in Waterbury. Check out the program and get involved in the fight for human rights!

For more information visit: http://migrantjustice.net/

Burlington Ward 4 and Ward 7 NPA Meeting 06/28/2017

Meeting place: Robert E. Miller Community Center 130 Gosse Court.

RAD-TV Presents: Big Ideas and Changes 06/23/2017

This month we’ll learn about a campaign for a State Banking system here in Vermont from Vermont State Senator Anthony Pollina, Vermont State Representative Brian Cina, and Gwendolyn Hallsmith from Vermonters for a New Economy. We’ll also be speaking with Ali Dieng, a candidate for Burlington City Council in a special election on June 27th. We’ll highlight exactly why we endorsed Ali in his campaign for City Council, and give him a chance to introduce himself. It’s a lot to fit into 30 minutes, but we’ll do our best.
Host: Grant Taylor
Guests: Senator Anthony Pollina, Representative Brian Cina, Gwendolyn Hallsmith, and Ali Dieng
Producer: Grant Taylor

Rights and Democracy shares perspectives leading to a vision for a state in which every Vermonter earns a livable wage and has access to affordable health care, and where a progressive and equitable tax system supports an economy that protects the environment and human rights. We believe Vermont can lead our country in a new direction towards happy, healthy, and just communities for everyone.

For more info visit: http://www.radvt.org/

March for Milk with Dignity! 06/17/2017

Summer is on its way. It’s heating up in Vermont and farmworkers are calling on allies and consumers across the nation, as we roll into ice cream season, to turn up the heat on Ben & Jerry's by joining us on the March for Milk with Dignity on June 17th!

Please sign up for the march here and share on facebook here.

Saturday, June 17th marks the two-year anniversary of Ben & Jerry’s commitment to join Migrant Justice’s Milk with Dignity Program. Unfortunately however, for two years there’s been lots of talk, but no action by Ben & Jerry’s to do what they said they would do--protect the human rights of dairy workers in their supply chain!

Black Lives Matter Vermont 06/13/2017

Host Ebony Nyoni, co-founder and key organizer of Black Lives Matter Vermont, discusses racism in the schools, in particular the Milton school district after an incident between students went unaddressed by school officials. Guests include Omega Jade, Tiffany Zheng, Mikhayla Lee, and Maria Twitty.

For more information: https://blacklivesmattervermont.com/

Featured Story

Burlington Ward 7 City Council - Special Election

The candidates on the ballot are, Ellie Blais (I), Ali Dieng (D/P), Vincent Dober Sr. (R), Christopher "Chris" Trombly (I). A live televisied forum was held here at Channel 17 and can be watched here: Town Meeting Day Election Forums: Burlington City Council Forum - Ward 7 - Special Election 05/30/2017 https://www.cctv.org/watch-tv/programs/burlington-city-council-forum-ward-7-special-election