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    Turning the Curve on Systemic Racism: Building Back a Healthier Vermont
    The Alliance’s successful proposal that racism be legislatively resolved to be a public health emergency adds Vermont to a growing list of over 200 states, agencies, counties and cities. Click below to learn more.
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    True Stories, Real People
    The sad truth is that Black residents of Vermont are experiencing real and traumatic levels of racism every day. They experience overt and covert racism from white people in the community and law enforcement.
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    It is essential for us not to forget that behind the numbers are real lives being impacted every day. We want to make sure those stories are heard and shared if they want to be shared.
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    What is the Vermont Racial Justice Alliance?

    We are a state-wide black led racial justice organization in Vermont focusing on our four pillars creating platforms and initiatives; providing outreach and education; engaging and supporting communities; and empowering cultures. Ongoing work includes community organizing and the unprecedented launch of the Richard Kemp Center in the old north end.

    Platform & Initiatives

    Outreach & Education

    Community Engagement & Support

    Cultural Empowerment

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    Spotlight on Wellness

     

    Our wellness is at the epicenter of all we do and experience. We must consider every action taken to dismantle systemic racism as an act of enhancing our wellness. We will disrupt status quo systems and develop long-range strategies for Black-led alternative approaches to create healthy outcomes. We will fight for wellness as if our lives depend upon it – because they do.

    Change is Happening Right Now

    VT Constitutional Amendment Prohibiting Slavery

    Operation Phoenix R.I.S.E. and Public Health Emergency

    BTV Reparations Task Force

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    MISSION

    To secure sustainable power, ensure agency, and provide security for American Descendants of Slavery (ADOS), while embracing their history and preserving their culture.

    COVID-19 Still Affects Us
    Though the governor, and others have made the political decision to lift the COVID-19 "emergency" declaration across Vermont, the pandemic is far from over – especially for Black and Brown folks.
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