Author Archives: ConnievE

Next RRE Meeting on Sunday, Jan 25 at 4

By | January 24, 2026

The next meeting of the Richmond Racial Equity community group is on Sunday, Jan 25 at 4p on Zoom: https://uvmcom.zoom.us/j/99665626851?from=addon Meeting ID: 996 6562 6851 One tap mobile +13126266799,,99665626851# US (Chicago) +16468769923,,99665626851# US (New York) Our agenda: Welcome-Bonny Land Acknowledgment- Patty Meeting norms/ timekeeper-Emily Next meeting-?? Update from Migrant Food security, Advocacy and Urgent Response Committee… Read More »

June 4 Public Richmond Racial Equity Meeting

By | June 18, 2025

Agenda for Wednesday, June 4 at 7p 7:00-Welcome and Land Acknowledgment New report on Policing and Racial Profiling in Vermont since George Floyd’s murder- Hinesburg/Richmond Police Governance and Chief hiring- Black Lives Matters Sign update from Selectboard Meeting- Juneteenth event? Free Speech Pledge Due Process pledge RRE Website with antisemitism definitions and new resources No… Read More »

Join us for the next Richmond Racial Equity Public Safety Forum on May 7th

By | April 30, 2025

Please join us for the next Richmond Racial Equity Public Safety Forum on Wednesday, May 7th, 6:30 – 8:00 pm at the Richmond Congregational Church or via Zoom. Our neighbors and foreign students face illegal deportation – often for exercising their 1st Amendment rights. Immigrant workers integral to our communities and economy need our support… Read More »

Free Film: Beyond Bars: Re-imagining Justice and Healing in Vermont, 6p, Wed, March 12 at Richmond Free Library

By | March 10, 2025

This Wednesday, March 12 at 6pm, Richmond Free Library is hosting the premiere screening of a new documentary about the justice system in Vermont, Beyond Bars: Reimagining Justice and Healing in Vermont. The documentary ties in with the Library’s current art exhibit, featuring art made by imprisoned Vermonters, which will come down following the screening.… Read More »

Actions we can take to protect and help women and girls in prison

By | February 20, 2025

FreeHer is a people-powered prison abolitionist campaign spearheaded by the National Council for Incarcerated and Formerly Incarcerated Women & Girls. The National Council was founded in 2010 by a group of women incarcerated in federal prison in Danbury, CT. Many of whom are mothers, the organization works to end the criminal legal system’s forced separation… Read More »

Next Richmond Racial Equity meeting and agenda: Wednesday, Feb 19 from 6:30-8p

By | February 16, 2025

Please join us at the next Richmond Racial Equity meeting this Wednesday, Feb 19 from 6:30-8p. We will continue our Israel/Palestine Discussion, with Alexis facilitating. Land Acknowledgment (Alexis — unless someone else wants to do this) Discussion, continued : Why do you think that this group should (or shouldn’t) get involved? That is, how does… Read More »

Richmond Racial Equity meeting Wed, Jan 8 6:30-8p – Agenda

By | January 5, 2025

Welcome Land Acknowledgment- Gretchen  Public Safety Forum Planning: Please review event organizer before our meeting. Feel free to add to the organizer if you have an idea or see something we forgot. Look for places to help. https://docs.google.com/document/d/18QEctPTslW1_lczItedzi4hp3rLlBBQVz8cu7ptJDMk/edit What do each of you need from group members? Patty-Panelists Bonny- Publicity Jana-Moderator Emily-Door Greeters Denise- Drinks… Read More »

Richmond Racial Equity meeting Wed, Dec 11 @ 6:30

By | December 10, 2024

Richmond Racial Equity Meeting Agenda Patricia Brushett • Hinesburg Rd, Richmond When: Dec 11, 2024, 6:30 to 8 PM URL: https://uvmcom.zoom.us/j/99790068336?from=addon 6:30 -Welcome Land Acknowledgment Next meeting dates Fair and Impartial Policing Policy-Next steps MLK Celebration Planning Public Safety Forum -January 29, 2025 6:30-8:00PM Panel-Chief Cambridge, Cristalee McSweeney(WCJC), Stare’s Attorney Sarah George, Rep. Jana Brown… Read More »

Richmond Racial Equity Meeting Nov 20, 6:30-8:00pm

By | November 15, 2024

Please join us on Wednesday, Nov 20, from 6:30 – 8:00 pm for our Policing Policy meeting with this Agenda: Welcome! Land Acknowledgment – Mary Oliver Poem Member Reports- Police website data recommendations based on local town websites. New Vermont Fair and Impartial Policing Policy(FIPP). Compare Richmond FIPP. Vermont Criminal Justice Commission meeting update. Vermont… Read More »