Social Justice

Multicultural Voices: Importance of Mentorship 07/26/2018

Aden Haji interviews Yusuf Abdi and Mukhtar Shikh about the importance of mentoring youth.

Female Forward: Interview with Sister Pat 07/19/2018

Sister Pat McKittrick, Community Health Improvement Coordinator with the University of Vermont Medical Center, talks with Female Forward host Mathilde Meyer. Sister Pat discusses the complexities of working with victims of human trafficking in Winooski. Her work involves bringing together civic and community organizations to assist people in need including homeless people on the street. This conversation offers insight into why Sister Pat chose her vocation of working with people who face difficult challenges. She also talks about the Peace Initiative in Winooski and activities at the O’Brien Center.

Attorney General and Planned Parenthood Press Conference 07/18/2018

Vermont's Attorney General and the CEO of Planned Parenthood of New England hold a joint press conference in Colchester.

Burlington "Everyone Loves a Parade" Mural Task Force Public Forum 07/18/2018

This task force was convened to discuss the "Everyone Loves a Parade" mural in downtown Burlington, VT after members of the public raised concerns with the content and context of this mural in regards to racial representation. The task force will meet and make recommendations about how to address community needs.

Vermont Interfaith Action: Ending Separation of Families at the Border 07/17/2018

Debbie Ingram, VIA Executive Director, is joined by Melissa Battah, VIA Organizer, and Rebecca Stern, from the Ohavi Zedek Synagogue, to discuss ending separation of families at the border -- ways you can get involved locally to address this appalling federal immigration policy.

More information at: (802) 651-8889 | office@viavt.org | www.viavt.org

Legislative Report: Representative Jean O'Sullivan 07/16/2018

Hosts Joey Donovan (D) and Mary Sullivan (D) speak with Representative Jean O'Sullivan (D) about recent legislative bills passed, including the legalization of recreational marijuana as of July 1.

Sandy Baird Commentary: Is America Still a Nation of Laws? 07/11/2018

Sand Baird shares her perspective and comments on the Trump Administration's implementation of the zero-tolerance immigration policy. She asks the question, "Are we still a nation of laws?"

Throw Back Thursday - Public Enemy in Burlington 07/10/2018

A compilation of footage of Public Enemy's concert at Memorial Auditorium, Chuck D's public meeting at UVM, and his interview on Center Target.

VT State Attorney General - July 10, 2018 07/10/2018

Racial Disparities in the Criminal and Juvenile - Justice System Advisory Panel.

Burlington "Everyone Loves a Parade" Mural Task Force Meeting 07/10/2018

This task force was convened to discuss the "Everyone Loves a Parade" mural in downtown Burlington, Vermont after members of the public raised concerns with the content and context of this mural in regards to racial representation. The task force will meet and make recommendations about how to address community needs.

Featured Story

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!