Learn more about the pledge and sign it here: https://actionnetwork.org/forms/stand-for-racial-justice-stand-with-kiah-morris
As Vermonters, it is crucial that we each understand and acknowledge the generational harm that systemic racism causes on the lived experiences of people of color in this state. When a moral society shuns overt acts of racism and bigotry, communities must actively work towards becoming anti-racist in all forms from daily microaggressions and microinvalidations in the workplace or in our schools to championing legal remedies that aim to eradicate inequity.
Therefore, we are asking you to seriously consider taking this pledge created in coordination with Kiah Morris:
Following the racist and sexist harassment that led the resignation of Representative Kiah Morris from her seat, as well as the ongoing ways that people of color in Vermont are marginalized and harmed from both overt and subtle, as well as personal and systemic forms of racism, I am committed to doing more. I pledge to do more to promote meaningful diversity, equity, and inclusion in my life every day.
I pledge to work to undo racism in myself and my community.
To put my pledge in action, I promise to learn more about the history and impacts that systemic racism has in our lives. As such, in signing this pledge, I agree to actively participate in the Peace & Justice Center’s Stand for Racial Justice/Stand with Kiah statewide reading program. As a first step, I will read at least one of the following books and join a discussion group either in person or via remote video calling:
- People’s History of the United States by Howard Zinn. Facilitated by Netdahe Stoddard. (Wednesday, May 15, 5:30-7:30pm at Sterling College in Craftsbury. Remote book discussion TBD)
- The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas. Facilitated by Kina Thorpe and Marianne Hunkin. (Sunday, June 9, 12-2pm in St Albans; Wednesday, June 12, 1-3pm in Montpelier; Remote book discussion on Thursday, June 27, 6-8pm.) This book discussion is specifically geared towards youth, but all are welcome to participate.
- Microaggressions in Everyday Life: Race, Gender, and Sexual Orientation by Derald Wing Sue. Facilitated by Kiah Morris and Rachel Siegel. (Sunday, June 9, 1-3pm in Bennington; Remote book discussion on Monday, June 10, 6-8pm)
- The Fire This Time by Jesmyn Ward. Facilitated by Kina Thorpe and Karin Ames. (Tuesday, June 25, 5:30-7:30pm in Colchester; Remote book discussion on Sunday, June 23, 4-5:30pm)
- Black is the Body by Emily Bernard. Facilitated by Emily Bernard. (Friday, July 12, 6:30-8:30pm at the Peace & Justice Center).
Learn more about the pledge and sign it here: https://actionnetwork.org/forms/stand-for-racial-justice-stand-with-kiah-morris
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