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October 2019
Community Voices for Immigrant Rights
This will be our 8th open-community working meeting with opportunities for new and seasoned organizers alike to get involved. The primary purpose of this meeting will be to organize for the protest on 10/20. No matter your skill-set, introvert or extrovert, there is something for you to contribute and make a difference! Lots more info on Close the Camps/Stop the Deportations available here. For too long we’ve looked away. Now is the time to come together in community and plan…
Find out more »POC in VT Affinity Group
This program is 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. You do not have had to attend previous meetings in order to come. Light snacks provided. Facilitated by Kina Thorpe and Chuck Brewer. This is a free event. This month’s meeting will focus on body image and self-esteem; specifically how POC manage living in a cultural dominated by Eurocentric standards of…
Find out more »Building Empathy & Addressing Racial Oppression
Wednesdays October 16, 23, 30 from 6:30-8:30pm This program strives to give participants the opportunity to build skills and knowledge to engage in conversations about oppression. Participants are expected to attend all three parts of this workshop. The first session will focus on the concept of white fragility, the struggle for dominant communities to tolerate discussions on race without feeling shame, guilt, or victimization. The second session dives into myths and stereotypes in order to identify subconscious bias and…
Find out more »Cocoa Campaign Presentation
This presentation focuses on the issue of child slavery and human trafficking in the cocoa industry. It is designed to educate, brainstorm solutions and create tangible action steps that fit each participant. Stick around after the presentation for our New Volunteer Orientation to learn more about how to get involved with our work.
Find out more »ICE Protest: Close the Camps/End Deportation
Signup here to co-sponsor Route & Logistic details TBA. From the day he took office, Donald Trump escalated a failed and cruel immigration policy into an all-out war against immigrants, banning Muslims, slamming the door on refugees, tearing children from their parents’ arms. Each new affront has been met with outrage and protest, but even when he has retreated, Trump has sought new lines of attack: concentration camps, workplace raids, new bars to green cards and citizenship. Meanwhile many immigrants…
Find out more »Toxic Whiteness Discussion Group
This space is held for white people to specifically process how white supremacy culture is toxic to them. 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 »PJC Community/Annual Meeting
Followed by a reception with snacks. See Facebook event for more information and to RSVP (it will help us plan the food accordingly). We are excited to announce that we are holding a Community Meeting. This event will include our Annual Meeting but we hope to attract a broad audience beyond our membership. We will discuss and seek input on what it means to be an anti-racist organization and put oppressed communities at the center of our work. Whether you’re heavily…
Find out more »February 2020
Cocoa Campaign Presentation
This talk focuses on the issues of child slavery and human trafficking in the cocoa industry. It is designed to educate, brainstorm solutions and create tangible action steps that fit each participant. For more information, contact: [email protected] or 802-863-2345 x3
Find out more »If you would like to volunteer at any of the Peace & Justice Center’s events, please email v[email protected]. If you have more questions, contact us at [email protected] or (802) 863-2345 x 9.