Resources & Stories

Resources

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The Vermont Racial Justice Alliance advocates for the implementation of State and local policy with of our collective strength, voice and leadership. We also provide a variety of community forums, panels and lectures to enable community members to gain an understanding of the issues and provide input and perspective on important related policies.
RISE! is a POC, Black and Queer led grassroots organization working diligently against the violently oppressive actions of Police and ICE. We are working to provide aid to our members who come from communities affected by police brutality and ICE raids.
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I Am Vermont Too project shines a light on the experiences of POC across Vermont. The project is opportunity for reflection and dialogue for people who may unaware of their perpetuating racial stereotypes and harm. POC are invited to post photos.
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The Windham County Vermont Branch of the NAACP is dedicated to serving the needs and promoting the social, economic, political and inter-personal power of people of color and their allies living in our county. We hope you can be part of that mission too.

Stories

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Bread & Butter Farm worked with a patchwork quilt of funding sources to keep land conserved for agriculture.
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From basil for pesto to cucumbers for homemade pickles to a full slate of vegetables for salads and side dishes, the Chelsea Royal Diner's own garden supplies seasonal ingredients that influence the menu.
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How are Vermont's farmers' markets doing?
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Lois and Maurice Maxwell started Maxwell’s Neighborhood Farm in 1957. Four sons (Stewart, Bradley, Anthony, and Jeffrey) and a grandson, Matthew, now operate the approximately 800 cow dairy. The Maxwells pursued a methane, or anaerobic, digester as a way to diversify their operation at a time of low milk prices.