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. You do not have had to attend previous meetings in order to come. FREE.

  A group of fifteen people from the Peace & Justice Center took a trip to Montgomery, Alabama to visit the Memorial for Peace & Justice and the Equal Justice Initiative: From Slavery to Mass Incarnation. Through this presentation they will be sharing what they learned, the impact that this trip has had on their...

Saturday, April 27, 2-3 pm, PJC. Learn about the oppressive banana industry. This talk is designed to educate, brainstorm solutions and create tangible action steps that fit each participant. Stick around after the event to learn about volunteer opportunities at PJC. FREE

  A group of fifteen people from the Peace & Justice Center took a trip to Montgomery, Alabama to visit the Memorial for Peace & Justice and the Equal Justice Initiative: From Slavery to Mass Incarnation. Through this presentation they will be sharing what they learned, the impact that this trip has had on their...

Learn aspects of Kingian Nonviolence, build knowledge of successful nonviolent campaigns, explore how our own identities impact this activism, and engage in role play. Designed to help unlock ways to work towards social justice and peace without perpetuating cycles of violence.

Burlington’s World Fair Trade Day is a community celebration of the Fair Trade Movement. This event features ethically sourced goods from small producers in the Global South, a Fair Trade Education Station with interactive games with fabulous prizes, and a Photo Booth that’s absolutely bananas! At the Burlington Farmers Market Dealer.com on Pine Street.

In this participatory workshop led by social movement veteran George Lakey, participants will explore how to use direct action campaigns strategically, including: choosing the right target designing a creative campaign avoiding burnout within your group building a movement of movements to achieve real progressive victories. Workshop participants who have read How We Win: A Guide to...

POSTPONED. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES. A group of fifteen people from the Peace & Justice Center took a trip to Montgomery, Alabama to visit the Memorial for Peace & Justice and the Equal Justice Initiative: From Slavery to Mass Incarnation. Through this presentation they will be sharing what they learned, the impact that this trip...

This space is held specifically to process how white supremacy culture is toxic to white people. The hope is that this work help white people engage in collective liberation, rather then white savior behavior. FREE.

This is part of a book discussion series hosted by the Peace & Justice Center. As Vermonters, it is crucial that we each understand and acknowledge the generational harm that systemic racism causes on the lived experiences of people of color in this state. When a moral society shuns overt acts of racism and bigotry,...

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. You do not have had to attend previous meetings in order to come. FREE.

Keynote speaker Kiah Morris!   Are you looking for a way to get involved in social justice work but unsure of where to start? Come learn about groups working in VT that need more people power! The day will end with a Rutland-style block party from 4-5pm!   Suggested donation $15; free under 25. No...

Over the course of eight months, sixty-four women representing a cross-section of cultures (Indigenous, African-American, Arab/Middle Eastern, Asian, European-American, Jewish, Latina, and Multiracial) came together to share their experience of racism in America. With uncommon courage, the women speak their hearts and minds about resistance, love, assimilation, standards of beauty, power, school experiences, and more....

Back in 2011, long before the Vermont GOP invited the former Gov. of Wisconsin Scott Walker to our state as a celebrated guest and before his 2018 defeat for a third term of Governor, Scott Walker was notorious as the third governor in American history to face a recall election due to his efforts to...

An intimate portrait of the friendship and working relationship between Pete Seeger and Woody Guthrie. 2019 marks the centennial of Pete Seeger’s birth! To honor Seeger’s 100th birthday, Nora Guthrie (Woody Guthrie’s daughter) has created this special multimedia presentation featuring rare and intimate interviews with Seeger, as he recalls his working relationship with Guthrie. The...

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 within the comfort zone of each participant. For more information contact Amy Crosswhite at [email protected] or 802-863-2345 x3. People are encouraged to stick around after...

Join us in reading Frederick Douglass’ most famous speech, originally delivered on July 5, 1852. Declining to speak on the 4th of July, Douglass instead castigated the United States for decades of slavery and injustice. Come and add your voice to this statewide public reading sponsored by Vermont Humanities Council.  -- In 1852, Frederick Douglass,...

This is part of a book discussion series hosted by the Peace & Justice Center. As Vermonters, it is crucial that we each understand and acknowledge the generational harm that systemic racism causes on the lived experiences of people of color in this state. When a moral society shuns overt acts of racism and bigotry,...

Description:This is part of a book discussion series hosted by the Peace & Justice Center. As Vermonters, it is crucial that we each understand and acknowledge the generational harm that systemic racism causes on the lived experiences of people of color in this state. When a moral society shuns overt acts of racism and bigotry,...

A daylong, youth-led event supported by the Peace & Justice Center on youth activism! Whether you are already a part of social justice work or if you want to learn more about how to get involved, please come for a day of bonding, education, and more. Those in middle school, high school and beyond are...

Seeing and Disrupting Racism: A Workshop: Sunday, June 16, 3-5pm ($25 per person, $15 for PJC members) This program was developed for predominantly white audiences because efforts to end racism does not fall solely on those oppressed. In it the group will explore what racism is and why it is often difficult for white communities...

DATE CHANGED TO JUNE 18 Led by people of color, for POC. A monthly gathering for POC to share their experiences. You do not have had to previously to join.

This space is held specifically for white folks to process how white supremacy culture is toxic to white communities and people.

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....

Join us to read Frederick Douglass’ most famous speech, originally delivered on July 5, 1852. Declining to speak on the 4th of July, Douglass instead castigated the United States for decades of slavery and injustice. Come and add your voice to this statewide public reading sponsored the Vermont Humanities Council, Brown n' Out, and Black...

Wednesday, July 10, Fair Trade 101: Global Trade & Racism at Plainfield Co-Op, 53 Main St, Plainfield. 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...

Tuesday, July 9, 12–1pm, PJC. 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....

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....

LIMITED SPACE LEFT This is part of a book discussion series hosted by the Peace & Justice Center. As Vermonters, it is crucial that we each understand and acknowledge the generational harm that systemic racism causes on the lived experiences of people of color in this state. When a moral society shuns overt acts of...

Stop by our table to learn more about the Peace & Justice Center's programs and volunteer opportunities!

Explore the differences between Fair Trade Certifications, Fair Trade Membership Organizations, and Direct Trade to help us better understand the Fair Trade Movement. Stick around after the event to learn about volunteer opportunities at PJC. FREE!

Protest on Sunday, July 28, 2:30-5:00 in Williston! See details below. Children are being separated from their families at the border and imprisoned in concentration camps. ICE raids are increasing in frequency and severity, instilling fear and terror into immigrant communities. People are dying at the border as they flee for their safety. Valued members...

Friday, August 2, 3-7pm Visit us at the Richmond Farmers Market. Learn about the Fair Trade Movement through interactive games and activities. We will share resources and provide tangible actions steps to create meaningful change.

Help create a more sustainable future!    The United Nations has identified 17 priority goals for improving the sustainability of human society by 2030. Join us in finding out what it will take to achieve these goals. Meet others interested in creating a sustainable world. Learn about local organizations working to build that world. Find...

Help create a more sustainable future!    The United Nations has identified 17 priority goals for improving the sustainability of human society by 2030. Join us in finding out what it will take to achieve these goals. Meet others interested in creating a sustainable world. Learn about local organizations working to build that world. Find...

Come visit our table at the annual Jay Summer Fest, where we will be vending fair trade goods from the Peace & Justice Store!

Tuesday, August 13, 12-1pm, Toxic Whiteness Discussion Group, PJC. 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....

Thursday, August 15, 6pm "Undeterred" screening, at the PJC. Undeterred is a documentary about community resistance in the rural border town of Arivaca, Arizona. Since NAFTA, 9/11 and the Obama and Trump administrations border residents have been on the front-lines of the humanitarian crisis caused by increased border enforcement build up. Undeterred is an intimate and...

Facilitated by Mercedes Mack and Zymora Davinchi. This program hopes to help those of the African diaspora understand the history of black beauty, and how these beauty standards have evolved over time in the hands of colonization, slavery, and Jim Crow. More importantly, it aims to encourage them to embrace their beauty and be proud...

Saturday, August 24, 2-3pm Free Trade vs. Fair Trade Presentation, PJC. Learn about globalization and how policies & practices have paved the way for huge companies to profit at the expense of people and the planet. Discover how the Fair Trade movement & principles seek to, at a minimum, counterbalance these atrocities.

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.

Over the course of eight months, sixty-four women representing a cross-section of cultures (Indigenous, African-American, Arab/Middle Eastern, Asian, European-American, Jewish, Latina, and Multiracial) came together to share their experience of racism in America. With uncommon courage, the women speak their hearts and minds about resistance, love, assimilation, standards of beauty, power, school experiences, and more....

Over the course of eight months, sixty-four women representing a cross-section of cultures (Indigenous, African-American, Arab/Middle Eastern, Asian, European-American, Jewish, Latina, and Multiracial) came together to share their experience of racism in America. With uncommon courage, the women speak their hearts and minds about resistance, love, assimilation, standards of beauty, power, school experiences, and more....

This presentation touches on the history of global trade and how it has historically comes 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....

Tuesdays, September 17, 24, and October 1 This three-part program 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...

Lt. Governor's Monthly Movie Series Screens "Under the Bridge: The Criminalization of Homelessness" in Jeffords Hall Auditorium. Under the Bridge: The Criminalization of Homelessness, is a documentary about a tent city under a bridge in Indianapolis and the criminalization of homelessness in the United States. The movie follows Maurice as he tries to help his...

As Trump's threats against immigrant communities escalate and widespread outrage across the county grows, now is the time to join in solidarity with our immigrant neighbors! Farmworkers in Vermont continue to organize and fight for human rights despite the threat of immigration arrests and check points. Please join us for a Rapid Response Training to...

Undeterred is a documentary about community resistance in the rural border town of Arivaca, Arizona. Since NAFTA, 9/11 and the Obama and Trump administrations border residents have been on the front-lines of the humanitarian crisis caused by increased border enforcement build up. Undeterred is an intimate and unique portrait of how residents in a small...

Addressing racism should not be the responsibility of those who experience it. In this workshop, developed for predominantly white audiences, you'll learn about the concept of white fragility, how it perpetuates racism, and specific ways to disrupt that cycle.   Advanced registration suggested. Register here. For more information, contact: [email protected] or 802-863-2345 x9Fill out my...

Learn about the the US' role in Latin American migration, the history of ICE in the US, and how ICE became what it is today. We will also be giving information about the Anti-ICE Data Center protest happening on October 20 in Williston. Light snacks served. In the Lafayette 207, UVM

Join us to learn about becoming a facilitator of our educational programs. The evening will include an overview of the programs we offer, explanation of our educational philosophies, and time for you to share your experiences and interest. Next steps include participation in a workshop and then becoming a paid facilitator. Programs include the following...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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

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...

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. You do not have had to attend previous meetings in order to come. The topic of this month's discussion has yet to be determined. If...

Addressing racism should not be the responsibility of those who experience it. In this workshop, developed for predominantly white audiences, you'll learn about the concept of white fragility, how it perpetuates racism, and specific ways to disrupt that cycle. For more information, contact: [email protected] or 802-863-2345 x9

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.

Mark your calendars! The Heritage Winooski Mill Museum is excited to announce our next event! Fiber Fair Friday will feature a variety of handmade goods made by artisans working in fiber arts. With the holidays quickly approaching, you won’t want to miss the opportunity to pick up some unique and locally made gifts for your...

This space is held for white people to 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.

Wednesdays January 15, 22, and 29 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 program is for all who are concerned about the impact of racism and/or white privilege on our children. Learn tools to discuss these issues with...

Explore the differences between Fair Trade Certifications, Membership Organizations, and Direct Trade to better understand the Fair Trade Movement. Stay after to learn about volunteering at the PJC.

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. You do not have had to attend previous meetings in order to come.

Join us to learn about current events and the history of Iran. Hear the perspective and poetry of Iranian-Americans and Iranians living in the US. Tea and snacks provided.

This space is held for white people to specifically process how white supremacy culture is harmful 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.

For millions of people, chocolate production means social upheaval, violence, and human trafficking. Learn how child and adult laborers work long, grueling days with little to no pay while facing water and food insecurity, exposure to chemicals, and unsafe living and working conditions. Brainstorm ways that you can help support ethical sourcing.

Join other people of African descent in discussing the history of black beauty; how beauty standards have evolved over time, the impact of colorism and texturism, and be in community with each other as you embrace your beauty and be proud of your roots. This event is free. Snacks provided. This program was designed by...

Learn 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.

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. You do not have had to attend previous meetings in order to come.

Join activists fighting for the rights of your immigrant neighbors in learning about the No Mas Polimigra Campaign. This campaign, started by Migrant Justice, is working to close loopholes in the statewide Fair and Impartial Policing Policy that allow for collaboration between local police and federal immigration officials. Winooski passed this policy in 2018, so...

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.

This event is postponed until further notice. Farmworkers from Vermont are hitting the road this March to spread the word about Milk with Dignity! Since Ben & Jerrys' became the first company to sign onto the Milk with Dignity Program in 2017, farmworkers have seen groundbreaking improvements in human rights issues on dairy farms across...

POSTPONED-- NEW DATE COMING SOON Celebrate the work of Wendy Coe, co-founder of the PJC, and Vermont Coalition for Ethnic and Social Equity in Schools at the 10th annual Ed Everts Social Justice Award Celebration. Enjoy a chili dinner, cash bar, and silent auction! Suggested donation $25. Tickets available for purchase online by clicking here...

THIS EVENT IS POSTPONED. CHECK BACK FOR NEW DATE. Join us to learn about becoming a facilitator of our educational programs. The evening will include an overview of the programs we offer, explanation of our educational philosophies, and time for you to share your experiences and interest. Next steps include participation in a workshop and...

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....

Join Vermont’s first Honk Protest at the ICE Data Center in Williston to protest the inhuman and unnecessary detention of immigrants including those arrested in VT and detained at the Stafford County House of Corrections in Manchester, New Hampshire. This protest is a non-arrest/non-civil disobedience protest. We ask everyone to help ensure the safety of...

This industry has been dominated by three major corporations, who have maximized their profits by exploiting banana workers and the environment. Learn how Fair Trade is as an alternative to our current conventional trade systems. We'll be giving this presentation over Zoom video chat. Click here to register. For more information, contact: [email protected] or 802-863-2345...

This program is led by people of color, for people of color. Join us for a calm quarantine with other people of color. Share your experiences of COVID-19 and how you've been coping with it. Learn breathing and relaxation techniques. FREE Registration required. Once you register you will receive the link for the Zoom call....

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.   Register below to receive Zoom call information.     For more information, contact: [email protected] or 802-863-2345 x3. Fill out my LGL form!

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. Register below to receive Zoom call information. Fill out my LGL form!

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....

EVENT REGISTRATION IS FULL -- We are scheduling additional sessions so be on the lookout for those. This space is held specifically for white people to help process how white supremacy culture is toxic to them. Having a separate space to experience the pain of racism will help white people allow for the emotional needs...

EVENT REGISTRATION IS FULL — We are scheduling additional sessions so be on the lookout for those. This space is held specifically for white people to help process how white supremacy culture is toxic to them. Having a separate space to experience the pain of racism will help white people allow for the emotional needs...

Recent events have caused a massive uprising against police brutality and support of the Black Lives Matter movement in a way we haven't seen before. Real change is happening, but it isn't without struggle. This month's POC (People of Color) Affinity Group will focus on these events, the impact they're having, and how we can...

An educational program and discussion about global trade systems and what we can do to break the cycles of abuse we as consumers inflict on small producers around the globe.We will explore the history of global trade and how it has historically come at the expense of marginalizing native nations. We will also discuss The...

EVENT REGISTRATION IS FULL — This introductory-level workshop defines racism and white fragility, explores how white fragility perpetuates racism, and gives ways to disrupt that cycle. This workshop was developed for predominantly white audiences, but all are welcome. Space is limited, registration is required (register below). Suggested donation $10, no one turned away for lack...

EVENT REGISTRATION IS FULL —This introductory-level workshop defines racism and white fragility, explores how white fragility perpetuates racism, and gives ways to disrupt that cycle. This workshop was developed for predominantly white audiences, but all are welcome. Space is limited, registration is required (register below). Suggested donation $10, no one turned away for lack of...

EVENT REGISTRATION IS FULL   Wednesday July 1, 8, 15 and Thursday July 23, 6:30-8pm, ONLINE.   Join Peace & Justice Center, Showing Up For Racial Justice, and the Charlotte Library for a four-part discussion on the book White Fragility: Why It’s So Hard For White People To Talk About Racism by Robin DiAngelo. DiAngelo examines how white fragility develops, how it...

Explore the differences between Fair Trade Certifications, Fair Trade Membership Organizations, and Direct Trade to help us better understand the Fair Trade Movement. Register below to receive the Zoom call information! For more information, contact: [email protected] or 802-863-2345 x3. Fill out my LGL form!

Join us to learn about becoming a facilitator of our educational programs. The evening will include an overview of our programs, explanation of our educational philosophies, nuts and bolts of working for PJC, and time for you to share your experiences and interest. People from around the state are needed. To register email Kina Thorpe...

This program is led by and for people of color. Building off of conversations from the last meeting, this meeting will explore the ideas of healing and community building between communities of color. Time will be spent in caucuses, but there will be time spent in full community in the beginning and end. You do...

This space is held for white people to specifically process how white supremacy culture is harmful 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. Space is limited and registration is required....

This space is held for white people to specifically process how white supremacy culture is harmful 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. Space is limited and registration is required....

This space is held for white people to specifically process how white supremacy culture is harmful 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. Space is limited and registration is required....