The Vermont Professionals of Color Network
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5 August 2024
Celebrating Community and Culture as a Migrant: VT POC’s Annual August Kickback
by Luisana RodriguezMoving to a new place, especially as a migrant, can be a daunting journey to feeling at home. The unfamiliar surroundings, new faces, and different cultural norms can make anyone feel like an outsider. This sense of being on the periphery is something many new residents of Vermont, including myself, have experienced.I have lived here for less than two years, and like many others, I have often felt like an outsider. Building a community as a migrant can be challenging; differe...