Team, as our nation continues to reckon with our history of racial injustice, there are countless ways for us to do our part in building a better anti-racist future, right here in Vermont.

If you’re looking for a next step to further your commitment: The Vermont International Film Festival is presenting a special outdoor screening of John Lewis: Good Trouble in Burlington, on Sept. 26, 7:15 p.m. (all proper health measures will be taken).

This film chronicles decades of activism from the late Rep. John Lewis, a peerless civil rights giant and my dear former colleague and friend. I will be introducing the film and speaking in his memory, and I invite you all to attend. Save the date and find out more information here!

We must strengthen our commitment to building a more just future where all Black lives can thrive. In addition to educating ourselves, we can challenge racism in our legal systems, our schools, our workplaces, our healthcare system, our neighborhoods and everywhere in between.

Just as the cruelty of slavery was not bound to the South in the 1800s, its ugly legacy—systemic racism—is still sewn into the dominant culture across the U.S. today, including Vermont.

We can help overturn these deep inequities by showing up in our own communities: Join me next Saturday to learn more about the extraordinary devotion of Rep. John Lewis, you can find the event details here.

Thank you,

Peter

www.welchforcongress.com

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