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 Women's 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 among 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-conference 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
Email: blacklivesmattervermont@gmail.com
Ebony Nyoni, 802-855-1886
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 inter-sectional 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, the Criminal Justice System,the Public Education System, the Healthcare System, Public Housing, the Black Economy, and the Department of Children and Families.
Please visit www.blacklivesmattervermont.com for more information, to become a member, donate and/ or get involved.
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