Tuesday, October 17, 7pm – College of St. Joseph Library Join us in a discussion of the book "The Making of a Racist" by Charles B. Dew, professor of American History at Williams College in Massachusetts. From the cover: In this powerful memoir, Charles Dew, one of America’s most respected historians of the South--and particularly … Continue reading Social Justice Book Club: The Making of a Racist
The September 2017 membership meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 6 at the Leahy Center at the Rutland Regional Medical Center. We are looking forward to brainstorming with the group next steps to engage the community and work to address bias and racism in the Rutland area. We hope you will join us!
September 17, 2017 – 11:30am – Montpelier High School Students, faculty, and staff of Montpelier High School are planning a 5k run and performance event to raise money for local social justice groups and to stand up against racism in their community. We're looking forward to speaking at the event, and will also have a … Continue reading Race Against Racism
We are so grateful for and inspired by the folks who came out tonight in support of racial justice and peace-and those who wished us well, even if they could not be present. We couldn't have asked for a better turnout, especially on such short notice. What an emotionally uplifting and wonderful evening. The Rutland … Continue reading Gratitude and Resistance
We are heartsick over the demonstration of racism, white nationalism, and Nazism on display in Charlottesville, VA yesterday, and the violence and loss of life that resulted. We are taking this opportunity to invite our community to stand against racism and in support of their neighbors of color, those who are LGBTQ, and other communities … Continue reading Charlottesville Solidarity Rally
Rutland Area Branch of the NAACP 