Join VBSR for an important discussion on racial justice in Vermont. This event will feature three Vermont leaders who will share their insights and experience working to address equity and justice issues in our state. Speakers will answer questions from the VBSR community, and also discuss opportunities for Vermont’s business leaders to support the BIPOC community and promote racial justice in their workplaces, communities, and beyond.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion have always been guiding principles of social responsibility and the triple bottom line, and for 30 years VBSR has worked to advance these principles through organizational change and public policy. We also recognize that when it comes to racial equality, equity, and justice, we are just beginning. Businesses large and small have an important role to play in championing this work, and we invite everyone across VBSR’s network to join us as we continue the ongoing journey of self-education and action to ensure a just and equal Vermont.
This virtual town hall on racial justice will be the first in a series of VBSR-hosted educational programming focused on supporting Vermont businesses with understanding systemic racism and the implicit biases we carry, recognizing the inequities that continue to persist in Vermont, forming authentic partnerships that support people of color, and embodying equality and justice in all aspects of our work.
Speakers:
Xusana Davis - Executive Director of Racial Equity, State of Vermont
Sherwood Smith, Ed. D. - Senior Executive Director for Diversity & Engagement and Director of the Center for Cultural Pluralism, University of Vermont
Tabitha Pohl-Moore - President, Rutland Area NAACP
Event Details:
When: July 1, 2020 11:00 am – July 1, 2020 12:00 pm
Location: Online Webinar via Zoom. Register here!
Cost To Attend:
Nonmembers – Free
VBSR Members – Free
If you would like to submit a question for our speakers, to be asked during the Q&A session of this town hall event, please submit your question here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/H7VD66W - Question submissions will be accepted through Friday June 26th.
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