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February 2019
Toxic Whiteness Discussion Group
This space is held specifically to process how white supremacy culture is toxic to white people. The hope is that by joining this space, white people will be better able to allow for the emotional needs of people of color to take priority in multi-racial spaces. FREE
Find out more »POC in VT Affinity Group
This program is led by people of color, for people of color. It is a monthly gathering for POC to come together to share their experiences and explore their identities. This month’s meeting to be facilitated by Dr. Marissa Coleman, a licensed clinical psychologist. You do not have had to attend previous meetings in order to come. FREE.
Find out more »Fair Trade 101: Global Trade & Racism
Saturday, February 23, PJC, 2-3:30 pm. This presentation touches on the history of global trade and how it has historically come at the expense of marginalizing native nations. The Fair Trade Movement came about as an alternative trading system to ensure that producers in the Global South are given access to the global market, but also provided with basic human rights. Stick around after the event to learn about volunteer opportunities at PJC. FREE.
Find out more »Jeffersonville Racial Justice Study Circle
The Varnum Memorial Library along with the Waterville Union Church and the Second Congregational Church in Jeffersonville would like to invite all the folks in our Lamoille communities to our first Uprooting VT Racism workshop. This January, Saturday 19th at 6pm at the Varnum Memorial Library we invited our friends from the Peace & Justice Center to lead us in a workshop on seeing and disrupting racism in Vermont. The program is focused on learning to see and disrupt some…
Find out more »Bakersfield Racial Justice Study Circle
Facilitators from the Peace & Justice Center will offer a brave space to explore what racism is, why it is often difficult for white communities (and individuals) to see it, and racial justice within the Barkersfield community. This program was developed for predominantly white audiences because efforts to end racism do not fall solely on those oppressed.
Find out more »March 2019
Learning About Nonviolence: The Children’s March
Enjoy a One Pot Meal at the library followed by a program for the whole family, ideal for age 8 and older. Appropriate for people of all ages as long as they are with family and/or friends who can continue the conversation. Participants will watch and discuss excerpts from Mighty Times: The Children’s March, a film about the 1963 actions in Birmingham to learn about Kingian Nonviolence and the power of working together to take on big problems as a…
Find out more »Talking with Kids About Racism
Wednesdays March 20, 27, and April 3, 6:30-8:30pm This discussion group is facilitated by Hal Colston and Marianne Hunkin. It is designed for all who are concerned about the impact of racism and/or white privilege on our children. Talking about rJoy ace and racism can be difficult — especially with children. But that does not mean we shouldn’t have these conversations. This three part discussion group addresses the impact of racism on our children. It is designed to help white…
Find out more »Fair Trade vs Free Trade
Saturday, March 23, PJC 2-3 pm. Basic information about globalization and how policies & practices have paved the way for huge companies to profit at the expense of people and the planet. Shows how the Fair Trade movement & principles seek to, at a minimum, counterbalance these atrocities. Stick around after the event to learn about volunteer opportunities at PJC. FREE.
Find out more »Talking with Kids About Racism
Talking with Kids About Racism Wednesdays March 20, 27, and April 3, 6:30-8:30pm at Lund, 50 Joy Drive, South Burlington This discussion group is facilitated by Hal Colston and Marianne Hunkin. It is designed for all who are concerned about the impact of racism and/or white privilege on our children. Talking about race and racism can be difficult — especially with children. But that does not mean we shouldn’t have these conversations. This three part discussion group addresses the impact…
Find out more »9th Annual Ed Everts Social Justice Activist Awards Celebration
Every year the PJC honors activists who are doing the hard work of making change in their communities. This award was inspired by the work of Ed Everts (1919-2013), who was a decades long supporter and member of the PJC. This year we are celebrating the work of Robing Lloyd and Loving Day Vermont. Enjoy a chili dinner, cash bar, silent auction, and dance party with DJ Craig Mitchell! Suggested donation $25. Reserve your tickets below or purchase in store. For more info email…
Find out more »If you would like to volunteer at any of the Peace & Justice Center’s events, please email volunteer@pjcvt.org. If you have more questions, contact us at program@pjcvt.org or (802) 863-2345 x 6.
