racism
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Cullinane: ACSD is committed to creating a more inclusive environment
The Addison Central School Board agreed on this statement regarding the flying of the Black Lives Matter flag at Middlebury Union High School, and board Chair Mary Cullinane…
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Letter to the editor: The BLM flag is a divider
Every morning the custodian of the school goes out and raises the American Flag, sadly the children inside that school, do not know the Pledge of Allegiance nor…
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BLM flag can fly at Middlebury schools
Almost two years after floating their original request to fly the Black Lives Matter flag at Middlebury Union High School, students there will now be able to raise…
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‘Price of Safety’ screens at the Marquis
Showing Up for Racial Justice Middlebury’s film series is resuming at the Marquis Theater with a local film that explores national conversations about over-policing and racial bias as…
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Letter to the editor: Not all anti-racist signs are created equal
I do not find anything neutral about the statement “Racism Has No Home Here,” nor does it strike me as turning a blind eye to injustice.
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Letter to the editor: Education on racism targets systems, not individuals
On June 10 this paper featured a strident letter critical of the teaching of Critical Race Theory (CRT) in schools. I’m writing to share a different perspective.As I…
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Ways of seeing: We must all learn our *real* history
Unless you have been living under a complete media blackout for the last six weeks, you’ve probably heard of Critical Race Theory and the latest efforts to keep…
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Letter to the editor: Letter off-base on Critical Race Theory
I understand that the Addy Indy has a (rightful) interest in printing letters from across the political spectrum in order to promote “responsible debate,” but I am genuinely…
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Letter to the editor: Cricital Race Theory a necessary tool in society
In response to the June 10 letter “Race theory in schools panned”:There is importance in listening to different arguments. When it comes to the topic of racism, however,…
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Letter to the editor: Race theory in schools panned
Critical Race Theory (CRT) (also known as Courageous Conversation or by some other euphemism) as instructed by teachers, is the result of the intersection of three perspectives: self-loathing,…
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Letter to the editor: Senate deals with racism
Amidst the flurry of concluding business last week, the Vermont Senate passed three resolutions that are small but important steps to acknowledge and address racism in the state.The…
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Letter to the editor: Havurah decries anti-Asian hate
In recent weeks the Jewish calendar has reminded us we must fight for the oppressed, and to never forget how powerful hate can be in the hands of…
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Letter to the editor: Strong measures needed to fight anti-Asian racism
Dear Gov. Scott, Sen. Leahy, Sen, Sanders, Congressman Welch, Mayors, Friends, Colleagues: Members of our Asian American community are dying. In Atlanta, a white man walked into three…
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Middlebury eyes antiracist work
MIDDLEBURY — The Middlebury selectboard later this month will consider inking a $32,000 pact with a consulting duo who would help municipal and police officials identify and address…
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Letter to the editor: Porter steps up against racism
Racism is a public health issue. Black communities and other communities of color have higher rates of newborn death, childhood illness, women dying in pregnancy and childbirth, and…