We've been very busy! In the past few weeks we've had a bunch of events: - A panel on the experience of Vermonters of color at Burr & Burton Academy drew about 90 people, with a long discussion period after, - Our screening of Divided by Diversity at the Rutland UU Church was standing-room-only, followed … Continue reading Fall event update
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Benefit Concert for Quincy Merlin
October 25, 6 pm • Grace Congregational Church, Rutland Join us for this event to raise funds for the family of Quincy Merlin, who survived an apparent attempted lynching in August in Claremont, NH. Local bands Rick Redington and the Luv and Promised Land will play, and refreshments will be available. $5/person or $20/family … Continue reading Benefit Concert for Quincy Merlin
Community Forum on Race & Diversity
Thursday, October 19, 6:30 pm • Burr & Burton Academy Join us for a panel presentation on the experience of people of color in the area, and what we can do to make our community more just and welcoming to people of all backgrounds.
NEAC Statement on Claremont Lynching Incident
Below you can read the statement released by the New England Area Conference of the NAACP (our regional unit). Advisory Statement Of Alleged Attempted Lynching Of Young Black Child September 26, 2017 Contact: Juan M. Cofield, President (617) 323- 8885 The NAACP, New England Area Conference (NEAC), is disturbed by the incident involving Quincy Merlin, … Continue reading NEAC Statement on Claremont Lynching Incident
Divided by Diversity showing
Saturday, October 21, 7:00 pm – Unitarian Universalist Church of Rutland, 117 West St. Free and open to the public. All are welcome! Join us for a free screening of the film "Divided by Diversity," followed by a Q&A discussion with a panel of film participants to include coaches, players and a host … Continue reading Divided by Diversity showing
Rutland Area Branch of the NAACP 