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Richard Kemp Center Sankofa Benefit 03/30/2024

Join the Richard Kemp Center for a benefit event.

For more information: www.RichardKempCenter.org | info@vtracialjusticeallaince.org

Stop the Harm, Repair the Damage Speak-out on Systemic Violence Against Black Bodies 02/02/2024

From the Vermont Racial Justice Alliance:

After discussions with the family of the young Black man that was assaulted and drugged by our "public safety system" (in his home), we proceed with a speak-out tomorrow afternoon! The gut-wrenching details of this Black young man's story sadly originated and have returned him to the DCF system. His defining moment? The police!

https://www.acluvt.org/en/press-releases/burlington-sued-discrimination-use-excessive-force-14-year-old-child

We cannot stand by silently on these matters, allowing them to be normalized anymore. It's time to stop the harm and repair the damage done to Black bodies across Vermont. If this is public safety, we don't want it!

Join us for this speakout at City Hall steps where the family's remarks will also be shared.

For more information: www.RichardKempCenter.org | info@vtracialjusticeallaince.org

Richard Kemp Center Youth Talent Showcase at the Back To School Block Party 09/30/2023

Join the Richard Kemp Center for a Back to School Block Party and Youth Talent Showcase. With a DJ, entertainment, food, and prizes.

For more information: www.RichardKempCenter.org | info@vtracialjusticeallaince.org

Art Reveal: The Diaspora Series 09/09/2023

Join the Richard Kemp Center as they unveil a new art exhibit, The Diaspora Series by Grace Longmore.

For more information: www.RichardKempCenter.org | info@vtracialjusticeallaince.org

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.

For more information visit: firstafricanlandingvt.org

Richard Kemp Center Juneteenth Open House 06/17/2023

Join the Richard Kemp Center for a Juneteenth Open House.

Special Appearance by: Dr. Tammy Gray-Steele, CEO of the largest Non-profit Women in Agriculture Organization in the World.

National Women in Agriculture's (NWIAA’s) mission is to engage minority youth and female farmers to reach their fullest potential while advancing in the field of agriculture - providing life-skills, career opportunities, and the mentorship needed to become prosperous citizens.

For more information: www.RichardKempCenter.org | info@vtracialjusticeallaince.org

Our Story, Our Power - Trip to DC's NMAAHC 03/17/2023

Join the Richard Kemp Center for a fundraiser supporting their trip to DC's National Museum of African American History and Culture.

For more information: www.RichardKempCenter.org | info@vtracialjusticeallaince.org

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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!