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Dear Supporters of BLM VT,
Thank you, first, for all you do to help us make a difference in the community. It is not easy, but we persevere in the hopes of a better day when all people can pursue happiness, freely. We hold our supporters close to the heartbeat of the organization, as they help provide the fuel needed to establish social justice transformation in Vermont.
We have a new software program that we’re hoping helps us better organize our membership base. We are also hoping to be able to send out emails more frequently to update you with important news and events. To be successful, we will need you all to sign up again to renew your annual memberships. If you have signed up within the past five months, you will not need to sign up again. Choose the membership that best serves your business, self, and or family. For as low as $10 per month, you can be a part of the great work and foundation being laid. Please don’t delay, sign up anytime.
Updates:
Website is currently under construction to include more information about the organization, events calendar, and campaigns
Ebony Nyoni, co-founder, is running for Winooski City Council, March 6, 2018 is Town Hall day.
BLM VT is looking to fill 3 seats on the Board, if you or someone you know may be a good candidate, please send email to blacklivesmattervermont.com
Flags are being raised!
Needs:
Our Youth space is almost finish. We could still use laptops, game tables, chapter books of color, volunteer readers, and tutors.
The youth throughout the state want to meet with each other related to Vermont schools. We need transporters to offer them rides.
Shop 4 Change is ready to open up for walk-in hours and is looking for a volunteer shop coordinator.
Volunteers are needed to help with Shop 4 Change, and Youth Center projects. We need fundraisers, grant writers, and campaign coordinators
We need musicians to offer free music lessons
We need supermarket, and Uber gift certificates
We need food donations to help with next week’s Soulfood dinner/ fundraiser
Volunteers to RSVP for cleanup day next Saturday the 24th of February
Things to be aware of:
BLM’s all over the country has been infiltrated by paid informants to discredit it’s leaders and works, VT BLM is not exempt
BLM VT has a debt of $4000, this could possibly be the result of members needing to recommit through sustainable memberships
Please find it in your hearts to make an additional one time donation to pay off our debt
Things we offer to our members this year:
10% of Conference registration
Important information first
Member only meetings
Special alerts
gratitude
Free Racial Justice training to individuals, and small groups
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Email: blacklivesmattervermont@gmail.com Date: January 15, 2018 MY SISTER’S KEEPER CHALLENGE CONFERENCE Help Us Unite Women in Vermont Against Racism! Contact: Ebony Nyoni, 802-855-1886 Black Lives Matter VT is hosting the second part of a three part conference series to study the plight of women of color, educate white allies, and mobilize against racism. This is in direct response to the “what next?” question many women have as a result of the national March. Date: Saturday, March 23-25, 2018 Time: 7:00 PM, March 23 – 11:30 AM, March 25 Location: Green Mountain College, 1 Brennan Cir, Poultney, VT 05764 Why: The true realities of Women of color need to be learned and prioritized before real healing and unity amongst all women can occur. Make the first step to make a difference by first starting with one’s self. Cost: $225, online registration includes admission to pre-workshops, workshops, meals, room and board, take aways, Spa nights, swimming pool facilities, Gym, Yoga, and Zumba, and t-shirt. Eventbrite registration runs through March 14, 2018, first come first served. Visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/my-sisters-keeper-challenge-conference-pt-2-tickets-42601831224 This conference is one of many next steps needed in response to the Women’s March on January 21, 2017. Women of color and their experiences are the focus of the My Sister’s Keeper Challenge Conference. The purpose is to educate and investigate the intersectional realities to which cis and Trans women live. Some white people may perceive Vermont to be a refuge. However, if you ask a person of color or someone from a marginalized community, it is definitely not a refuge. “There many challenges unique to Vermont, and I think that’s due to the population being close to 100 percent white.” –Ebony Nyoni, co-founder and Lead Organizer of Black Lives Matter VT. About Black Lives Matter VT Black Lives Matter Vermont, is a growing network of individuals, families, and businesses invested in the liberation of Black Vermonters, and dismantling systemic racism endured by Black and Brown residents across the state. Black Lives Matter Vermont, is an official non-profit organization recognized by the state of Vermont. We envision… A new liberation movement focused on the preservation of Black lives. We envision… A Vermont where the laws and policies of the land no longer work towards oppressing marginalized people of color communities, but instead put to action “people centered,” “oppression-free,” mechanisms designed to uplift, nurture and protect all people. We envision… A Vermont that recognizes the unique plights of communities of color in every public faction. This includes but not limited to: Leadership in local and State Government, Employment, Criminal Justice System, Public Education System, Healthcare System, Public Housing, Black Economy, and Department of Children and Families. Please visit www.blacklivesmattervermont.com for more information, to become a member, donate and/ or get involved. ##
Thank you!
Black Lives Matter Vermont
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