Author: naacprutland

An Open Letter to the Vermont Healthcare Community:

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We want to thank you for all that you do. This pandemic hit us so fast and so hard that everyone is reeling and scrambling just to get a basic handle on how to manage patients, provide testing and treatment, supplies, staffing, tending to the needs of workers’ families and all of the other demands … Continue reading An Open Letter to the Vermont Healthcare Community:

Racial Justice During COVID-19

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The Rutland Area NAACP is still active in this time of social distancing, quarantine, and medical crisis. We will be cancelling all in-person meetings, moving them to Zoom as appropriate and rescheduling what can't be done online (like our beloved Soul Food Sundays). We encourage all Rutland County residents to visit rutlandmutalaid.com to sign up … Continue reading Racial Justice During COVID-19

Migrant Justice Dignity Tour Stops in Rutland

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When: Wednesday March 18th at 6 – 8 pm Where: Leahy Center, Rutland Regional Medical Center, 160 Allen Street. Co-host: Migrant Justice What: Join us in hearing from farmworkers with Migrant Justice about the reality of labor and housing conditions dairy workers face and the need for the “Milk with Dignity” campaign. This campaign is … Continue reading Migrant Justice Dignity Tour Stops in Rutland

“How to be An Anti-Racist” study group

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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: Green Mountain Power, 66 Merchants Row, Rutland, VTTime: 5:30 - 7:45 What this group is:  A place for about 12 people of varied … Continue reading “How to be An Anti-Racist” study group