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Description

1. 1.4 lin. ft.

Summary

1. The bulk of the Aundrie Robinson papers reflect Robinson's commitment to fighting racism. Many of the files provide general information about the RTU; other files detail specific projects of this organization, particularly a project to combat racial harassment in Brattleboro Public High School, and the implementation of Vermont's Equal Education Opportunity Act of 1997. This effort was associated with the Vermont Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights in conjunction with civil rights enforcement in Vermont (1987). Robinson also worked with the United Way of Windham County to provide funding for its member organizations. As an activist in both Vermont and Massachusetts, Robinson collected printed material about African-American and women's activities. A grouping of Boston-based gay and lesbian newspapers and clippings can also be found here, reflecting her lifestyle.

Subject

1. Civil rights > Vermont
2. Black author
3. Robinson, Aundrie
4. African American women > Vermont
5. Vermont > Race relations
6. African American civic leaders > Vermont > Brattleboro
7. Round Table of Unity (Brattlebor, Vt.)
8. African Americans > Vermont > Brattleboro > Societies, etc

Call number

1. Sc MG 719

Note

1. Audiotapes, videotapes and films transferred to Moving Image and Recorded Sound Division.

Source (note)

1. Robinson Family

Biography (note)

1. Aundrie Dee Robinson (1961-2000) was a community activist in Vermont during the mid-1990's and was involved in efforts to address racial and ethnic discrimination in this state. In 1997 she founded and was the first executive director of the Round Table of Unity (RTU), in Brattleboro, Vermont. A nonprofit organization, RTU's purpose is to promote cooperative relationships by collaborating with local businesses, non-profit and grassroots organizations and the community at large, offering educational, social and cultural activities in an integrated environment in southern Vermont. Among the projects sponsored by RTU are the "Clothes Closet," associated with the Dress to Express Project that provides professional attire for women returning to the workplace, the annual "Run for Racial Harmony," the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Awards Breakfast, and the Interfaith Pilgrimage of the Middle Passage. Robinson worked in collaboration with the community and various organizations to develop special programs to combat racism, including "Diversity Training: Mandatory in the Healing of Racism in Vermont Public Schools."

Author

1. Robinson, Aundrie.

Title

1. Aundrie Robinson papers, 1987-2000 (bulk 1998-2000)

Biography

1. Aundrie Dee Robinson (1961-2000) was a community activist in Vermont during the mid-1990's and was involved in efforts to address racial and ethnic discrimination in this state. In 1997 she founded and was the first executive director of the Round Table of Unity (RTU), in Brattleboro, Vermont. A nonprofit organization, RTU's purpose is to promote cooperative relationships by collaborating with local businesses, non-profit and grassroots organizations and the community at large, offering educational, social and cultural activities in an integrated environment in southern Vermont. Among the projects sponsored by RTU are the "Clothes Closet," associated with the Dress to Express Project that provides professional attire for women returning to the workplace, the annual "Run for Racial Harmony," the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Awards Breakfast, and the Interfaith Pilgrimage of the Middle Passage. Robinson worked in collaboration with the community and various organizations to develop special programs to combat racism, including "Diversity Training: Mandatory in the Healing of Racism in Vermont Public Schools."

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1. Finding aid

Local subject

1. Black author.

Research call number

1. Sc MG 719