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Statement in Support of Tyeastia Green & Casey Ellerby

by naacprutland, posted in Uncategorized

On Monday, August 14, 2023, community members from all over the state came to Burlington City Hall to support Tyeastia Green and Casey "Jersey" Ellerby. The Vermont Branches of the NAACP echo the sentiments of many in the room, including Councilwoman Zoraya Hightower, that it has become clear that Mayor Miro Weinberger's actions appear to … Continue reading Statement in Support of Tyeastia Green & Casey Ellerby

I Am Vermont Too Photobooth

by naacprutland, posted in Uncategorized

Saturday, July 22nd 1–3pm • ONE Church, 71 Williams Street, Rutland, VT BIPOC Vermonters are invited to join the Rutland Area NAACP and the I Am Vermont Too photo-story project for an opportunity to add your voice to this state-wide collection. We are hosting a photo booth in preparation for an exhibit at the Castleton University Bank Gallery from Sept. 8th thru … Continue reading I Am Vermont Too Photobooth

Hate-Free Randolph

by naacprutland, posted in Uncategorized

The United States Attorney’s Office, the Vermont Attorney General’s Office, and the Rutland Area NAACP will be co-hosting a Hate-Free Vermont Forum for the Orange County community in Randolph on May 8, 2023, from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. This forum will be the fourth held in an ongoing series that started in 2019; recent … Continue reading Hate-Free Randolph

Black History Month Contest 2023

by naacprutland, posted in Addison County, Bennington Area, education, Rutland Area, Vermont

While our stance has always been that Black History is American History, to be studied and understood all year round, throughout a student’s education as well as in our adult lives, we also honor the opportunity that Black History Month gives us to highlight the importance of this learning.  As one way of marking Black History … Continue reading Black History Month Contest 2023