USCRI Vermont hosted its first cohort of 11 learners at its new Digital Literacy class at the Winooski Public Library on September 30th. With our partner Technology 4 Tomorrow, USCRI Vermont launched its new Digital Literacy Program last week – The course includes a Chromebook, internet connection, and 20 hours of online integrated English language […]
Continue readingThe past few months have been filled with dreams of life returning “back to normal” and looking forward to a brighter future. We hope this newsletter gives you hope and encouragement as we dive into October which is also Fair Trade month. Our Fair Fall program continues this month with the theme of Racial Justice. Each […]
Continue readingGreen Mountains, Blue Water Earth Care News October 2020 VTIPL’s Climate Justice Series – Three Fall Events!Be a Faith Climate Justice Voter VTIPL Climate Justice Series – Three Events this Fall VT Global Warming Solutions Act is Law! Faith Climate Justice Voter Campaign – Make Your Plan to Vote VTIPL Welcomes Harris Webster! Expanding the […]
Continue readingIndigenous People’s Day is coming up! Show your support by learning more about how indigenous peoples in the Bolivian and Peruvian Amazon are responding to the COVID Pandemic and other threats to their communities. Sign up for this great event at the link here. Monday, October 12, 6:00 pm – 7:30 pmLocation: Online – Zoom The […]
Continue readingRacial Disparities in Traffic StopsA recent study of the Bennington Vermont Police department’s traffic stop data has uncovered statistically significant discrepancies in the treatment of minorities. Hispanic drivers are three times more likely than white drivers to be arrested as the result of a traffic stop. Black drivers are three times as likely to be […]
Continue readingYou are cordially invited to join the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, Student Engagement, and the Office of International Student Services in celebrating Latinx Heritage month by attending this live virtual keynote and Q&A session (flyer attached and details below): The Walk of the Immigrants: Wednesday, October 7, 1:00-2:00 pm ET (remote) Join us for […]
Continue readingCheck out the following events from the Antioch and AESS Environmental Advocacy Series: The Power of Nonviolent Direct Action: Using Civil Resistance to fight Oppression September 23rd, 2020, 12:00-1:00 PM ET Register NowDominique Thomas, NY and Mid-Atlantic Regional Organizer for 350.org In this webinar, participants will explore the history of nonviolent directaction (NVDA) through civil resistance […]
Continue readingJoin us on Zoom to explore the power of the creative spoken and written word to pull us out of isolation, heal, and build community. About this Event ALONE TOGETHER WITH WORDS THAT HEAL n these historic times, COVID19, police brutality, racism and civil unrest may increase our feelings of stress and loneliness. Join us […]
Continue readingFrom anti-racism at the Putney Select Board to water protection in Serrano territory, aka, the San Bernardino National Forest of California, so much needs to be done. We are grateful to do it together. -Rachel Siegel, Executive Director Click here to for the quarterly Peace & Justice Center Newsletter September 15, 2020 Views expressed by entities […]
Continue readingFAIR TRADE 101 | NEWS | ORGANIZE We know that with the fall comes a continued “new normal” with many campuses still closed and social distancing measures in place to slow the spread of COVID-19. That’s why we’re taking a different approach this fall and are excited to launch a new program, Fair Fall. Running from […]
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