Addressing Racism Through Non-Profits
Over the course of my internship at the Peace and Justice Center (PJC), I have grown personally through the workshops that they have to offer…
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The Seven Principles of Kwanzaa
Yesterday (December 26th) marked the beginning of the Kwanzaa celebration. These next six days will serve as a time for African Americans to gather and…
Equity in the Workplace: Poverty in an Unequal Economy Part 1 Reflection
Often when we think about the impact of poverty we think about things such as difficulties obtaining basic necessities (housing, food, heat), a lack of…
Reflection of Bryan Stevenson’s “Just Mercy”
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]For years I have had some degree of awareness that the criminal “justice” system in the United States is anything but just. People of color…
Hello from a couple of PJC facilitators in Craftsbury!
We’re delighted introduce Kesha Medina and Netdahe Stoddard, PJC facilitators who do ongoing racial justice work in rural VT. Kesha Medina: “As a young woman…
Angela’s Persistent Resistance
Through a series of interviews, university speeches, and lifelong activist work, the book Freedom is a Constant Struggle by Angela Davis gives valuable insight into…
A Reflection on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s “Beyond Vietnam: A Time to Break Silence” Speech
Join us this Thursday, May 4, at Arts Riot in Burlington for this Community Reading. More details below. One of Martin Luther King Jr.’s lesser…
Understanding Free Trade Agreements Presentation & Discussion
How much do you know about free trade agreements like NAFTA, TPP, and WTO? Come to the Peace & Justice Center on Saturday, June 24 from 3-4…
Employment Opportunities
We are hiring two positions: Program Assistant and Seasonal Store Clerk. The Program Assistant supports the the Program Managers on events and campaigns. This includes…