Vermont Racial Justice Alliance

Community Discussions on Health and Wellness

Centering the Safety, Health, and Wellness of Black People

Open and ongoing community dialogue is essential to building a comprehensive and effective alternative to the harmful narratives and failed policies that continue to impact our communities. These policies contribute to inequity, undermine public safety, and disproportionately harm Black residents.

A recently released Burlington Police Department report found that Black residents accounted for a disproportionately high share of arrests and use-of-force incidents relative to their share of overall police interactions. These findings raise serious concerns about the continued impact of policing practices on Burlington's Black community and underscore the need for honest community conversation, accountability, and solutions.

Join us for a community discussion focused on the health, safety, and wellness of Black people in Burlington and throughout Vermont.

When: Saturday, 6 June
First Saturday of Every Month
Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Location: Richard Kemp Center

Together, we will examine the realities facing our community, share experiences, discuss alternatives, and explore pathways toward justice, healing, and true public health and wellness.

All are welcome

The Rutland Area NAACP
ACLU-Vermont
The Root Social Justice Center
Disability Rights Vermont
MadFreedom Advocates
Outright Vermont
Peace & Justice Center
350 Burlington, VT
Food Not Bombs Burlington
Vermont Workers' Center
Burlington Community Justice Center
People's Kitchen
Human Rights Commission, Vermont
City of Burlington's REIB Office
Richard Kemp Center
Vermonters for Justice in Palestine