<div dir="ltr"><div><img src="https://gallery.mailchimp.com/1f000d0728d8306dd6b1f2d1c/images/77ac59d3-49b8-47fc-8643-c618bc144adb.jpg" width="580" height="385" style="border: 0px; width: 580px; height: 385px; margin: 0px;"><br><br>Folks,<br><br>We hope that you are having an amazing summer. Here are some updates on some events that will be happening in the very near future.<br> <br><img height="197" src="https://gallery.mailchimp.com/1f000d0728d8306dd6b1f2d1c/images/85c7fe03-5a42-4905-b55f-636be352e8bb.jpg" width="256" style="border: 0px; width: 256px; height: 197px; margin: 0px;"><br><strong><br>H.308 (Act 54, 2017) Racial Disparities in the Criminal and Juvenile Justice System Advisory Panel Discussion</strong><br><strong>Monday, August 28<span style="font-size:11.6667px">th </span>at the Unitarian Church of Montpelier</strong><br><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1711606875815140/">https://www.facebook.com/events/1711606875815140/</a><br><strong>Wednesday, August 30th the Unitarian Church in Burlington </strong> <br><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/354885951608461">https://www.facebook.com/events/354885951608461</a><br><br>H.308 (Act 54, 2017) created the Racial Disparities in the Criminal and Juvenile Justice System Advisory Panel. This legislation was put forward and strongly supported by Justice For All, the Racial Justice Reform Coalition (30 Vermont organizations) and the entire community. Come out and learn more about the law and provide input and recommendations on implementation and next steps. Because of you, the law exists. It will take your continued involvement to ensure that it is implemented effectively.<br> <br>We will announce other dates as they are finalized.<br><br>* Note: Don’t miss the first Racial Disparities Advisory Panel meeting on the 29<sup>th</sup> of August at 2:00 PM. The meeting will be in room 10 at the State House.<br> <br><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/212749125792827/">https://www.facebook.com/events/212749125792827/</a><strong><br><br>Kickoff Racial Disparities in the Criminal and Juvenile Justice System Advisory Panel Meeting</strong><br><strong>When: Tuesday, 29 August at 2:00 PM</strong><br><strong>Where: Statehouse, Room 10 </strong><br> <br>H.308 (Act 54, 2017) created the Racial Disparities in the Criminal and Juvenile Justice System Advisory Panel. This legislation was put forward and strongly supported by Justice For All, the Racial Justice Reform Coalition (30 Vermont organizations) and the entire community. Come out and show your support. The power of the people is derived from the transparency and accountability of our government. Your involvement is needed more than ever.<br> <br><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/212749125792827/">https://www.facebook.com/events/212749125792827/<br><br></a><strong><img src="https://gallery.mailchimp.com/1f000d0728d8306dd6b1f2d1c/images/d7506f35-589a-404c-bf04-d78d796f1617.jpg" width="512" height="340" style="border: 0px; width: 512px; height: 340px; margin: 0px;"></strong><br><strong>The New Poor People’s Campaign: A National Moral Revival – The Gathering: A Time for Reflection, Revival and Resistance</strong><br><strong>When: Sunday September 3<sup>rd </sup>From 5:30 till 8:00 PM</strong><br><strong>Where: Unitarian Church in Montpelier</strong><br> <br>This is the fourth installment of “The Gathering” series, by Repairers of The Breach. The Poor People's Campaign tour is underway and we are growing a movement. Come and prepare for action with us!<br><br>Live from Raleigh, North Carolina, the Rev. Dr. William J. Barber, II & Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove co-host this monthly program to equip communities with resources for faithful reflection and public action on moral issues. The Gathering includes an introduction to a moral issue, immersion in freedom songs that inform how we engage the issue, an interview with folks directly impacted by the issue, and a theological engagement with the issue that names a specific call to moral action. September's issue is LIVING WAGE in partnership with Fight For $15 on Sunday, Sept. 3. <br><br>You can learn more about the New Poor People's Campaign and this nation al call for a moral revival here:<br><br><a href="https://poorpeoplescampaign.org/" target="_blank">https://poorpeoplescampaign.org/</a><br><a href="http://www.breachrepairers.org/" target="_blank">http://www.breachrepairers.org/</a><br><br>Bring the kids and the snacks and beverages you like.<br> <br><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/113713119284805/">https://www.facebook.com/events/113713119284805/</a><br><br><p>Don’t forget our monthly general meeting (every third Thursday) at the Unitarian Church, in Montpelier. </p><p>Thank you for your support!<br><br>Mark Hughes,<br>ED, JFA<br><br>#racialjusticereformvt</p></div>-- <br><div class="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div>Mark A. Hughes</div></div><div>401.480.8222</div></div></div><div>@pwnalias</div><div><br></div><div><span style="line-height:26px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Verdana,Arial,sans-serif"><font size="2" style="color:rgb(0,0,0);text-decoration:none;background-color:transparent">"<a title="view quote" href="http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/quotes/s/saintaugus105430.html?src=t_justice" style="color:rgb(0,0,0);text-decoration:none;background-color:transparent" target="_blank">In the absence of justice, what is sovereignty but organized robbery?</a>"</font></span><br style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:20px"><div style="font-weight:bold;margin-top:6px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;line-height:20px"><a title="view author" href="http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/authors/s/saint_augustine.html" style="color:rgb(0,0,170);text-decoration:none;background-color:transparent" target="_blank"><font size="2">Saint Augustine</font></a></div><br></div></div></div></div></div>
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