September Is Here

September Is Here

Equity Matters  Tuesday, September 3rd! Because of the legacy of slavery there have always been calls for freedom, equal protection, equal...

1619 Traveling Exhibit Returns

1619 Traveling Exhibit Returns

PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release: August 12, 2024 Contact: Rev Mrk Hughesinfo@vtracialjusticealliance.org Vermont Racial Justice Alliance Announces Return of 1619 Traveling...

Turning the Curve Relaunch with Vermont Student Antiracism Network

During this campaign, an intergenerational group of leaders from VRJA and VSARN will travel around the state and facilitate in-person workshops on the history and current implications of systemic racism, its impact and what we can do about it. Addie Lentzner, Co-Executive Director of VSARN said “We believe this summer tour will educate, inspire, and rejuvenate Vermonters of all ages.”

Summer Updates

We relaunched the Statewide Turning the Curve Campaign with Vermont Student Anti Racism Network (VSARN) on Tuesday, June 18th!

Juneteenth and More

Juneteenth and More

A Juneteenth Message    At the heart of the message of Juneteenth is the ambiguous and aspirational language of freedom in...

For Immediate Release: Vermont Racial Justice Alliance Announces Richard Kemp Center Juneteenth Activities

For Immediate Release: Vermont Racial Justice Alliance Announces Richard Kemp Center Juneteenth Activities

PRESS RELEASEFor Immediate Release:June 14, 2023 Contact: Isaac Owusuinfo@vtracialjusticealliance.org Vermont Racial Justice Alliance Announces Richard Kemp Center Juneteenth Activities  Burlington, VT...

Christine Hughes: on Vermont First African Landing Day Proclamation Anniversary

Christine Hughes: on Vermont First African Landing Day Proclamation Anniversary

Vermont First African Landing Day Christine Hughes, Director, Richard Kemp Center “This is our national truth: America would not be...

First African Landing Day and 1619 Traveling Exhibit

First African Landing Day and 1619 Traveling Exhibit

PRESS RELEASEFor Immediate Release:August 22, 2022 Contact: Miha Longmoreinfo@vtracialjusticealliance.org Vermont Racial Justice Alliance Announces Return of 1619 Traveling Exhibit and Fourth...

First Friday At St.Mark’s Church.

First Friday At St.Mark’s Church.

First Friday! We met up with a handful of youth at St. Mark’s Catholic Church for some education and fun!...

Governor Proclaims PR.2, Amendment to Abolish Slavery will be on the Ballot in November

Yesterday Governor Scott released a the following Declaration: “I, Philip B. Scott, Governor of the State of Vermont, do proclaim Proposal 2 is herewith...