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Nadando Contra la Corriente con Justicia Migrante: Episodio 6 - May Day March for Dignity 05/04/2017

Enrique Balcazar, organizador comunitario de Justicia Migrante, presentará videos de la Marcha para la Dignidad, una manifestación que se ocurrió el Primero de Mayo en Burlington. Los videos muestran trabajadores de ranchos lecheros demandando que Ben & Jerry's cumpla con su promesa de implementar el programa Leche con Dignidad en su cadena de abastecimiento y denunciando los ataques del Presidente Trump.
 
Enrique Balcazar, community organizer at Migrant Justice, will show videos from Mayday's March for Dignity, which took place in Burlington, VT. Videos show dairy workers demanding that Ben & Jerry's follow through on their commitment to join the Milk with Dignity program, followed by a protest at the U.S. Federal Building denouncing President Trump's attacks on immigrant workers.
 
For more information visit: http://migrantjustice.net/

Nadando Contra la Corriente con Justicia Migrante: Episodio 5 - Special Interview 04/06/2017

This is a special pre-recorded interview with Kike Balcazar and Zully Palacio at Migrant Justice in Burlington. 

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

Public March to Support Detained Migrant Worker Activists 03/18/2017

On Friday, March 17th Channel 17/Town Meeting TV community producer Enrique “Kike” Balcazar, producer of Nadando Contra la Corriente con Justicia Migrante, the popular Spanish language program for Vermont migrant farm workers, was one of three people detained and arrested by U.S. Immigration and Custom's Enforcement (ICE) officials last week. Enrique’s arrested colleagues include Zully Palacios and Alex Carrillo.

Enrique Balcazar is a remarkable champion of free speech and an inspiring advocate for Vermont migrant farm workers. Channel 17/Town Meeting TV recently nominated Enrique for a national Hometown Media Award with the Alliance for Community Media for his important work as producer and host of Nadando Contra la Corriente con Justicia Migrante.

In less than 12 hours notice, hundreds of people turned out to show their support for Kike, Zully, and Alex.

Nadando Contra la Corriente con Justicia Migrante: Episodio 4 - President Trump Executive Laws & "Know Your Rights" 03/02/2017

Enrique Balcazar, organizador comunitario de Justicia Migrante, habla sobre Las nuevas leyes ejecutivas por el presidente Trump y habla sobre "Conoce tus Derechos." Incluye entrevista con miembro del comite de coordinacion, Victor Diaz y Emilio Martinez, trabajador de la industria lechera en Vermont.

Enrique Balcazar, community organizer of Migrant Justice, talks about the new executive laws by President Trump and talks about "Know Your Rights." It includes an interview with a member of the coordination committee, Victor Diaz, and Emilio Martinez, a dairy industry worker in Vermont.

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

Nadando Contra la Corriente con Justicia Migrante: Episodio 3 - Marcha Mujer y Inmigración 02/02/2017

Enrique Balcazar, organizador comunitario de Justicia Migrante, habla de noticias sobre ciudades santuarios en Vermont y "Marcha Mujer." Incluye entrevista con Emilio trabajador en la industria lechera, y Corey Mallon dara información para padres sobre inmigración.

Enrique Balcazar, community organizer at Migrant Justice, discusses relevant news about sanctuary cities in Vermont and the "Women's March." The program includes an interview with Emilio, a dairy farmworker in Vermont, and Corey Mallon who will provide information to parents regarding immigration. 

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

Nadando Contra la Corriente con Justicia Migrante: Episodio 2 01/05/2017

Enrique Balcazar, organizador comunitario de Justicia Migrante, habla de temas relevantes de Vermont a Mexico. Incluye entrevista con un trabajador en la industria lechera, noticias sobre ciudades santuarios en Vermont, y plática sobre el gasolinazo en Mexico.

Enrique Balcazar, community organizer at Migrant Justice, discusses relevant news from Vermont to Mexico. Program includes an interview with an immigrant dairy worker in Vermont, news about sanctuary cities in the state, and a discussion about petroleum protests in Mexico.

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

Under the Dome: Vermont House Session 04/10/2012

Vermont House of Representatives session including agenda items: Favorable with amendment - S.238 An act relating to expanding access to driving privileges in Vermont; Third Reading of H.789 Reapportioning the final representative districts of the House of Representatives.  More information: www.leg.state.vt.us

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