Ali's Corner: The Burlington Resolution Relating to Racial Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

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Host Ali Dieng is joined by Stephanie Seguino, UVM Economics Professor, and Mark Hughes, Executive Director of Justice For All, to discuss the Burlington Resolution Relating to Racial Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.

Burlington prides itself on being a welcoming and inclusive community. As the largest and most diverse city in the State of Vermont, we have the opportunity to be leaders in highlighting the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion, not just through our words but through our actions.

This resolution is an important step in this direction. It creates a senior position in city government to guide and support city leaders and departments in becoming more diverse, equitable and inclusive internally, and across all that we do in Burlington. It also creates a committee of the city council focused on diversity, equity and inclusion, a committee that will be tasked with exploring the idea of a standing commission on these critical issues.

Our city, no doubt, faces many challenges, but we have learned that the diversity of our community is one of our greatest strengths. We cannot take this diversity for granted. We must work diligently to ensure that everyone, regardless of race, religion, gender, gender identity, age, ability or country of origin, is fully included in the fabric of our community life, and this must be done with great intention and focus.

To read the resolution, please click HERE.

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1 Monday July 15, 2019 at 5:25 PM
2 Tuesday July 16, 2019 at 7:00 PM
3 Friday July 19, 2019 at 4:00 PM
4 Friday July 26, 2019 at 4:00 PM
5 Tuesday July 30, 2019 at 2:00 PM
6 Friday August 2, 2019 at 4:00 PM
7 Saturday August 3, 2019 at 9:30 PM
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