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Excellence In Diversity, Equity And Inclusion: How To Support Vermonters Of Color

Vermont Public | By VPR Staff
Published February 17, 2021 at 7:25 PM EST
A composite of numerous photos of people of color.
Images courtesy of individuals, Owen Leavey Photography, Jesse Dawson, Bruce Mount and Bryant Denton/VPR
From top left: Ash Diggs, Jess and Ashley Laporte, Matthew Lefluer, Wenyu Xie, Bene Yodishembo, John Hunt, Matt Clark, Mayumi Cornell, Reier Erickson, Nial Rele, Reuben Jackson, Yvonne Brunot and Travon Groves.

How can a state that is 94% white do better? 

In this excerpt of Brave Little State, VPR's people-powered journalism project, listener Teo Spencer poses the question: "How can the state, both its government and its people, support Vermonters of color?" 

BIPOC Vermonters from all walks of life weigh in, and send a resounding message: "Listen to us."

  Hear the full espisode, and access a transcript, here.
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