First Annual Social Justice Symposium
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First Annual Social Justice Symposium
September 30, 2022 @ 6:00 pm – October 7, 2022 @ 9:00 pm
The Peace & Justice Center is planning its first annual Social Justice Symposium! The week-long event (September 30th – October 7th) will call on organizers and activistsf rom across the state to come together and envision collective liberation across various social justice issues.
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The Price of Safety
Our first event will be a film screening of The Price of Safety and a Q&A session with the filmmakers and local leaders. It is directed by Chris Spencer and Produced by Chris Spencer and Erin Wolcott.
The film explores national conversations of over-policing and racial bias as they unfold in the quaint community of Vergennes, VT.
September 30th 6:00-8:30 pm
Free
Seeing and Disrupting Racism Workshop
Join the PJC on October 6th for our very own Seeing and Disrupting Racism Workshop at the Soda Plant! It is a 101-level two hour workshop open to the public. It defines racism and gives participants insight into the many ways racism manifests from an individual to a systemic level. All are welcome!
October 6th 5:30-7:30 pm
Free
Donations Accepted
Ed Edverts Celebration and Awards Ceremony
Come join us for food, drinks, and a celebration of our community. We will be awarding and honoring some of our most dedicated community members and friends.
October 7th 6:30-8:30 pm
Location TBD