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We are excited to be working with Convey Communications to offer a 6-week program in public speaking, media relations, and leadership. This will be a series of small-group training and individual coaching sessions to help Vermont BIPOC gain the skills and confidence to become the leaders we need. Apply now! Convey Communications specializes in coaching … Continue reading Media and Public Presence Program

August 24, 5:30-7:30 pm • Zoom Update: This event is now full!Keep an eye out for more coming soon. Join us for an online workshop to deepen your skills in interrupting, engaging with, and communicating about racism and other forms of oppression. What are the barriers to approaching people? What are the tools we need? … Continue reading Difficult Conversations: Racism (and other isms)

The Rutland NAACP will be convening a small group for the members here to engage with Layla F. Saad’s Me & White Supremacy workbook. You must purchase the book to attend the sessions. We are able to convene a group of 12 people for 6 virtual sessions. We will be convening once a week on … Continue reading Me & White Supremacy study group

HR51 and DC STATEHOOD: Despite the fact that the citizens of Washington, D.C. pay federal taxes, serve on juries and defend our Nation in times of war like most other Americans, the residents of the District of Columbia are barred from having voting representation on the floor of the U.S. House and the U.S. Senate.  … Continue reading Federal legislative action items

S.219 is the piece of Vermont legislation that is most likely to move forward on the subject of police reform before the legislature adjourns next Friday, June 26th. It’s currently with the Senate Judiciary Committee, which is chaired by Sen. Dick Sears rsears@leg.state.vt.us (802) 828-2228, 343 Matteson Rd., North Bennington, VT 05257. Please reach out to … Continue reading Legislative Action Item: S.219