The Rutland Area branch of the NAACP is dedicated to the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights of all persons and to eliminating race-based discrimination in Vermont.
Recent Posts
"How to be An Anti-Racist" study group
We are pleased to be able to announce a 4-session study group on Dr. Ibram X Kendi’s book, How To Be An Anti-Racist. Pre-registration is required.Dates: January 27, February 3, February 10, February 24Place: Rutland Free Library, small meeting roomTime: 5:30 – 7:45 What this group is: A place for about 12 people of varied ages, racial … Continue reading "How to be An Anti-Racist" study group
Quilt Raffle
Update! At the quilter’s request we are going to move our drawing to our February member meeting on February 4. She has an event at the end of the month that she would like to attend and the quilt is going to be displayed. We will still be selling tickets at our member meeting in January … Continue reading Quilt Raffle
Panel to Discuss Slavery Amendment
November 21, 2019 • 6:30 PM • Courcelle Building, 16 North St. Extension, Rutland We are excited to be hosting legislators and civil rights leaders for a forum discussion of PR.2, at 6:30 on November 21, 2019 at the Courcelle Building in Rutland. PR.2 is a bill which would create a Vermont constitutional amendment clarifying … Continue reading Panel to Discuss Slavery Amendment
Book Club
RESCHEDULED TO OCTOBER 30, 6pm Thursday, October 24, 6 pm • Rutland Free Library Join us for a discussion of Robin DiAngelo’s book White Fragility. We read this book a few months ago, but folks felt like they had more to discuss. Feel free to join whether or not you attended the last group.
