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African Variety Show: Africa Day in Vermont 04/25/2024

From Dr. Wetchi:

Africa Day is on May 11th, 2024. Africa Day (formerly African Freedom Day and African Liberation Day) is the annual commemoration of the foundation of the Organization of African Unity on 25 May 1963. It is celebrated in various countries on the African continent as well as around the world. The organization was transformed into the African Union on 9 July 2002, in Durban, South Africa, but the holiday continues to be celebrated on 25 May. 

Magazine Of The World: Civilians and International Law Are The First Victims of War 03/26/2024

Host Juan Carlos Vallejo discusses numerous topics such as perfidy, a war crime; how not to call genocide a genocide; the terrorist attack at Crocus City Hall in Moscow; Trump or Biden, the United States Divided and a possible civil war; and Presidential Elections in Venezuela.

What's Going On?: Senegal 02/13/2024

Host Sandy Baird is joined by guest Ali Dieng, Burlington City Councilor and Secretary of Vermont New American Advisory Council (VNAAC), to discuss Senegal.

For more information about the Vermont New American Advisory Council visit: www.vnaac.org

Magazine Of The World: International Issues 01/16/2024

Host Juan Carlos Vallejo discusses international issues in Ukraine, Palestine/Israel, Africa, and the United States.

What's Going On?: Africa 2024 01/09/2024

Host Sandy Baird is joined by guest Eric Agnero, citizen activist, to discuss Africa and what is upcoming in the year.

Fifth Annual First African Landing Day 2023 Part 2 08/26/2023

From VRJA:

Please join us for 5th Annual Vermont First African Landing Day.

This year’s theme of First African Landing Day “Through the Fire” embodies the resilience and strength of American Descendants of Slavery. For over 15 generations Black folks in the United States have consistently triumphed over seemingly insurmountable oppression.

The Vermont Racial Justice Alliance’s establishment of First African Landing Day was inspired by the creation of the 400 Year African American History Commission and the 1619 Project. Governor Philip B. Scott’s supporting Proclamation encourages Vermonters to “…expand understanding and appreciation of the significance of the arrival of Africans in the United States and the contributions of African Americans in the United States.” The Governor has proclaimed that the 4th Saturday of August “shall be henceforth recognized and Commemorated as First African Landing Day in Vermont”.

 

For more information visit: firstafricanlandingvt.org

Fifth Annual First African Landing Day 2023 Part 1 08/26/2023

From VRJA:

Please join us for 5th Annual Vermont First African Landing Day.

This year’s theme of First African Landing Day “Through the Fire” embodies the resilience and strength of American Descendants of Slavery. For over 15 generations Black folks in the United States have consistently triumphed over seemingly insurmountable oppression.

The Vermont Racial Justice Alliance’s establishment of First African Landing Day was inspired by the creation of the 400 Year African American History Commission and the 1619 Project. Governor Philip B. Scott’s supporting Proclamation encourages Vermonters to “…expand understanding and appreciation of the significance of the arrival of Africans in the United States and the contributions of African Americans in the United States.” The Governor has proclaimed that the 4th Saturday of August “shall be henceforth recognized and Commemorated as First African Landing Day in Vermont”.

For more information visit: firstafricanlandingvt.org

VRJA Press Conference Announcing First African Landing Day 08/25/2023

From VRJA:

The Vermont Racial Justice Alliance announces the 5th Annual Vermont First African Landing Day and Commemoration.  

For more information visit: firstafricanlandingvt.org

2023 First African Landing Day Promo Montage 08/17/2023

A montage of footage from past First African Landing Day events in Vermont hosted by the Vermont Racial Justice Alliance.

From VRJA:

Please join us for 5th Annual Vermont First African Landing Day.
 
This year’s theme of First African Landing Day “Through the Fire,” embodies the resilience and strength of American Descendants of Slavery. For over 15 generations Black folks in the United States have consistently triumphed over seemingly insurmountable oppression.

The commemoration takes place on August 26, 2023, at the Intervale Center and the Richard Kemp Center in Burlington. There will be ethnic food, music, dancing, speakers, exhibits, a youth “Home Base” and a 50 Year tribute to Hip Hop! The legendary Bobby Hackney will be on the main stage and the Keynote Speaker will be our own Dr. Wanda Heading Grant. The Richard Kemp Center will host the Vermont African American History Wall, local African American cultural and art exhibits and the 1619 Traveling Exhibit from Hampton, VA. Activities go from 11:00 till 6:00 PM.  

For more information visit: firstafricanlandingvt.org

What's Going On?: Niger Coup: The New Scramble for Africa? 08/08/2023

Host Sandy Baird is joined by guest Eric Agnero to discuss the Niger Coup and ongoing events in Africa.

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