At the Rutland Jewish Center, 96 Grove St, Rutland – In response to flyers containing hate speech left in the Rutland Free Library and other Vermont public libraries, this event is a forum for Rutland Area folks to come together to discuss hate speech and the what you can and can't do about it. Featuring a panel of guests including Rabba Kaya Kaufman of the Rutland Jewish Center; Julio Thompson, Civil Rights Unit Director for the Vermont Attorney General's Office; Reverend John Weatherhogg of Grace Congregational Church; Chief Brian Kilcullen of the Rutland City Police Department; and Solicitor General Ben Battles the Chief Appellate Attorney of the Civil Rights Unit of the Vermont Attorney General's Office (who argued the Burlington KKK flyer case before the Vermont Supreme Court). The event will also feature musical selections from choirs from both Grace Church and the Rutland Jewish Community Center. Co-sponsored by the Rutland area branch of the NAACP.

Dec 19, 2024, 5:30 to 7 PM

Dec 21, 2024, 1 to 3:30 PM

Dec 24, 2024, 6 to 7 PM