Race & Identity

Staff, professors and a recent VTSU graduate discuss the unique experience of going to college as a multicultural, multilingual student.

Myra Flynn of the podcast Homegoings and other Vermonters share their reflections on the biracial experience.

Outright Vermont, a statewide nonprofit that focuses on supporting LGBTQ+ youth, announced last month that it acquired Camp Sunrise, a 146-acre property in Orwell. The organization is aiming to start hosting Camp Outright, a "summer camp with a queer twist," at the site.

As marginalized populations ponder the future of civil liberties under a U.S. Supreme Court that’s already reversed abortion rights and affirmative action policies, the Legislature is looking to strengthen anti-discrimination laws in Vermont by adding an equal protection clause to the state’s constitution.

A sample version of the declaration of inclusion says that the town condemns racism, and commits to fair treatment of everyone regardless of race, religion, gender, and several other traits. Mendon resident Al Wakefield, one of the founders of the declaration initiative, explains why he thinks it's necessary.

Host Mikaela Lefrak and guests tackle the topic of racial identity, as discussed in two recent episodes of the Vermont Public podcast Homegoings.

John Harrison traveled Vermont as a preacher in the 1880s. A racist name in town records preserved his memory.

Mary Hogan Elementary School student Elias Urang joined Vermont Public's Jenn Jarecki to talk about the significance of the Black Lives Matter movement and what the flag means to him.

The group now has just two state-appointed commissioners, after Patrick Standen resigned earlier this month.

Vermonters wishing to keep up with the commission's work can now do so by going to vtrc.vermont.gov.