Donate now A month ago, Davona Williams was abducted by ICE in Manchester, VT, separating her from her three children. She has since been moved to a prison in Detroit, MI, where this morning she had a virtual hearing; we asked our community to log into this hearing to show the judge that she is valued … Continue reading Update on Davona Williams
Category: Issues
Hands Off Our Schools UPDATE
jump to action items We organized. We pushed back. And within hours, the AOE pivoted—now saying they’ll sign the Trump Title VI certification themselves instead of forcing districts to do it. But that’s not enough. This directive still threatens DEI in our schools. We know even if we indicate that we will follow current law and … Continue reading Hands Off Our Schools UPDATE
Action Alert – Equity in schools
Urgent Action Needed Today to protect Vermont schools Take Action: Community members take action: organizations and schools VT Secretary of Education Zoie Saunders has asked school districts to comply with the federal ban on diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, demanding district leaders certify their compliance by April 10. While the Agency of Education (AOE) has … Continue reading Action Alert – Equity in schools
Candidates of Color Forum
October 7, 2024 • 6:00-7:30 PM https://youtu.be/euuqEE_uybU?si=pcDGLGT3DAuDtfY_ The Rutland Area NAACP and the Windham County NAACP are honored to host a critical panel discussion that aims to amplify the voices of BIPOC leaders running for state office in Vermont. This is a non-partisan platform for these candidates to discuss their policy positions, their goals and … Continue reading Candidates of Color Forum
Statement regarding the charging of a minor child as an adult in Bristol, Vermont
Recently in Bristol, Vermont, a 14-year old Somali American child was accused of fatally shooting a peer. First and foremost, we are deeply pained by the tragic loss of life as the result of gun violence. The life of Madden Gouvenia matters and we extend our heartfelt sympathy to the Gouvenia family. As complex and … Continue reading Statement regarding the charging of a minor child as an adult in Bristol, Vermont
Rutland Area Branch of the NAACP 