Ali’s Corner

Diversity is our gift and our future. What does is mean to engage New Americans in our democracy by providing what is needed for equity and access? Guests: Mohamed Jafar – Community Activist, Project Manager for NAVE Lal Pradhan – Nepali Multilingual Liaison for BSD

Burlington Ward 7 City Councilor Ali Dieng interviews the General Manager of Burlington Electric Department, Darren Springer.

Host Ali Dieng is joined by Stephanie Seguino, UVM Economics Professor, and Mark Hughes, Executive Director of Justice For All, to discuss the Burlington Resolution Relating to Racial Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. Burlington prides itself on being a welcoming and inclusive community. As the largest and most diverse city in the State of Vermont, we Read More …

Like the whole state, Burlingtonians are aging. 1 in 4 Vermonters are age 60+. By 2030 it will be 1 in 3. We all have this in common – we are all aging. So, how can we make Burlington a place where WE ALL can age well? Host Ali Dieng is joined by Cindy Wight, Read More …

The 19th Amendment, which gave American women the right to vote, was passed by Congress on June 4, 1919, and ratified on August 18, 1920. In the 21st century, we have seen a substantial amount of women (and young women in particular) running campaigns and winning elections in the U.S. and around the globe. Women Read More …