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The struggle for access to education has been a part of every major uprising for racial justice that Black people have engaged in throughout U.S. history — from the abolitionist movement, to Reconstruction, to the Civil Rights and Black Power. Jesse Hagopian will talk about social justice unionism and the fusing together of the labor movement with social movements for racial justice. Joined by a strong progressive labor movement, these overdue demands for greater social and racial justice can be achieved.

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Murdered but Not Silenced: Rosa Luxemburg for the 21st Century

2-4pm, Saturday, April 6, 2019
UVM Fleming Museum, Lower Floor, Room 101

Speakers:
Helen Scott
Nancy Holmstrom
Alyssa Adamson

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2019 marks the centenary of the murder of visionary socialist Rosa Luxemburg, who fought to create a society based on justice and equality. Her legacy is very much alive in the political struggles of our own age. Three activists-scholars come together to address key elements of this inspiring revolutionary’s life and work.

Sponsored by the Will Miller Social Justice Lecture Series and the UVM English Department

Being Young and Muslim in America

Thursday, September 6, 2018 @7pm
UVM Davis Center, Livak Ballroom

Moustafa Bayoumi is a Brooklyn College professor, journalist, book author, and radio and television commentator. He will discuss themes from his critically acclaimed book in light of recent challenges, especially the Trump Administration.

Sponsors:
Critical Race and Ethnic Studies, UVM Global and Regional Studies, UVM English Department, UVM Interfaith Center, UVM International Socialist Organization, UVM Middle East Studies, Students for Justice in Palestine, United Academics: AFT/AAUP, Will Miller Green Mountain Vets for Peace, Global Justice Ecology Project, Black Rose/Rosa Negra Burlington, Peace & Justice Center, Vermonters for Justice in Palestine

Reflections on Resistance to Occupation & Colonialism on the Centenary of the
Balfour Declaration

Thursday, November 9 @7pm
UVM Davis Center, Silver Maple Ballroom

Steve Salaita is a scholar, political commentator and activist. He is the author of 8 books, most recently, Inter/Nationalism: Decolonizing Native America and Palestine. A former professor, Salaita now foucuses on political writing and organizing.

Sponsors:
Vermonters for Justice in Palestine, UVM International Socialist Organization, UVM Global and Regional Studies, Will Miller Green Mountain Vets for Peace, Global Justice Ecology Project, Black Rose/Rosa Negra Burlington, Peace & Justice Center, New Hampshire Palestine Education Network