An Open Letter to the Poultney Rotary Club
On July 11th, 2022, Peace & Justice Center (PJC) staff arrived for a virtual meeting with the Rotary Club in Poultney, at the request of…
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Statement in Solidarity with Families at 300 Main St. Winooski
Winooski Mutual AidSTATEMENT IN SOLIDARITY WITH FAMILIES AT 300 MAIN ST., WINOOSKI For immediate release 2.14.2022 On February 2nd, Rick Bove, owner of 300 Main…
Vermonters Must Oppose War in Ukraine
Vermonters Must Oppose War in Ukraine By Ashley Smith Ashley Smith of Burlington works for Spectre Journal and is a member of the Champlain Valley…
Peace & Justice Book Club: Author Series
Join us every other Thursday from 6-7pm for a virtual conversation and discussion with a diverse group of authors about their work. Register here.
Indigenous Solidarity for the Wet’suwet’en Nation: a note from a comrade
Dear Friends and Allies, My name is Clarence, I’m reaching out to share news and ask for support from you and your community in regards…
A Two-Spirit Anishinaabe City Councilors reflection: Raising Indigenous Children in Vermont
Aniin, If I were speaking to you in person, I would honor you and my ancestors by introducing myself in the traditional way of my…
Ally’s corner: A reflection on US holidays by Deborah Kraft
When I was growing up, a trusted adult in my life misguidedly told me that Kwanzaa was a made up holiday; insinuating other traditions…
Between the World and Me Book Review
Between the World and Me is a 2015 non-fiction novel written by Ta-Nehisi Coates. This book is written as a letter to the author’s teenage…
My Grandmother’s Hands Book Review
Resmaa Menakem’s My Grandmother’s Hands is an excellent book dedicated to guiding readers down the path of healing intergenerational trauma brought on by white supremacy,…