Social Justice

Greater Burlington Women's Forum: Hidden Disabilities 11/16/2017

Deaf, autism, dyslexia, hard of hearing, neurological issues, chronic pain, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, psychiatric disability, intellectual disabilities, multiple sclerosis. This is a short list of specific disabilities people live with that can be invisible to others.

Disabilities that aren’t readily apparent are important to understand. No matter your field—from human resources, social services and education, to customer service or even website development—understanding hidden disabilities will help you navigate the world better.

Panelists Valerie DeBrita, Sarah Launderville, and Angela Gowans share personal experiences, important facts, and recommend helpful resources.

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What's Going On?: Free Speech and the Burlington Telecom Sale 11/16/2017

Sandy Baird, Kurt Mehta, and Marc Estrin convene to discuss the interests of free speech in the Burlington Telecom Sale, the changing relationships between U.S., Russia, and China over the years, and national issues surrounding the harassment of women in our patriarchal society.

Housing - Fair, Safe, Affordable: Location Based Efficiency 11/16/2017

Ted Wimpey and guest Richard A. Watts, of the University of Vermont's Center for Research on Vermont, explore the transportation factor in making communities inclusive and affordable.

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Fair Housing Project (FHP): Advocacy/Public Advocacy, referrals, education and outreach, enforcement, and information regarding Housing Discrimination issues.

Mobile Home Project (MHP): Advocacy/Public Advocacy, tenant organizing, referrals, counseling, and information for Manufactured Home Owners who are renting lots - especially those in Mobile Home Parks.

Vermont Tenants (VTI): Advocacy/Public Advocacy, organizing, advice, tenant counseling, training, and information regarding Residential Tenancy.

For more information on Location Based Efficiency visit http://tinyurl.com/LocationEfficientAreas.

Public Hearing on Equifax Data Breach 11/14/2017

The Vermont State House Commerce and Economic Development Committee, Vermont Attorney General's Office, and Vermont State Department of Financial Regulation convene with an assembly of state representatives and the public to discuss the June 2017 Equifax personal information data breach and address local perspectives, experiences and concerns about data security.

A Conversation About the State of Our Democracy 11/14/2017

Independent researcher and "The Democracy Amendments" author Rick Hubbard hosts a special interactive session with an audience at Burlington, Vermont's Fletcher Free Library to explore the changing landscape of democracy in the United States.

Feminist Media Review: #YesMenInPower 11/13/2017

Host Peggy Luhrs takes a critical look at the pornography industry and its consequences for young people's development in the United States and across the globe.

Keith Ellison on American Politics 11/10/2017

Minnesota Senator Keith Ellison shares his vision for the United States Democratic Party with University of Vermont students and guests Vermont Lieutenant Governor David Zuckerman, VT Secretary of State Jim Condos, VT State Treasurer Beth Pearce, VT Attorney General TJ Donovan, VT Congressman Peter Welch, and Burlington Mayor Miro Weinberger.

This event is sponsored by University of Vermont student groups College Democrats, College Progressives, and the Inter-Residence Association.

Video coverage courtesy of Burlington Free Press.

Artful Word: Biggest Waves and Sunset on Lake Champlain 11/10/2017

James Gero, community producer, records and edits footage of waves along the shore of Lake Champlain.

Woodchuck Report: Varpilah Chase Updates on Drug Policy and the U.S. Senate Tax Bill 11/10/2017

Special Guest-Host Varpilah Chase is joined by Bonnie Scott via phone to discuss local, regional, and national affairs from a Libertarian Party perspective. They talk about news updates involving drug policy, the outlines of the new U.S. Senate tax bill that have come out, what's going on at the Vermont airport, 2nd Amendment updates, and upcoming Libertarian events.

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Through Survivors' Eyes: Charlottesville, Greensboro, and the Fight to Resist White Supremacy 11/09/2017

The speakers, Sally and Paul Bermanzohn, are survivors of the Greensboro Massacre when a group of KKK and Neo-Nazis opened fire on demonstrators about to begin a march against the KKK. Five people were killed, 9 injured. This was on November 3, 1979.

They focus their talk on the Greensboro Massacre, Charlottesville, the history of white supremacy, and, perhaps most importantly, what we can do as a community to combat this hate and move towards a more just society. Included in the talk is a short 10-minute film of the Massacre (live footage from November 3, 1979). The program ends with a Q&A / discussion with the audience.

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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!