We are pleased to present you with our first ever Candidate Inquiry Report. This report compiles information received from candidates from local and state positions in Vermont as well as responses from candidates seeking election to federal positions. The goal is to provide Vermonters with insight into the attitudes and beliefs as well as intentions … Continue reading Candidate Survey Results
Category: Issues
Candidate Forum successful
On Saturday, September 22, 2018, the Rutland Area branch of the NAACP was pleased to host a forum for Vermont candidates for Governor, Lieutenant Governor and Attorney General. All of the candidates qualified to run for these offices in the November 6th General Election were invited to participate. Participants included candidates for Governor: Trevor Barlow, Christine Hallquist, Emily … Continue reading Candidate Forum successful
Solidarity with Kiah Morris
Those who follow our Facebook page or local politics have likely heard that Vermont's only Black woman representative, Kiah Morris, has withdrawn from her uncontested race to represent Bennington following months of racially-charged harassment and threats. As all of this comes to a head and Kiah prepares to take legal action regarding the matter, her … Continue reading Solidarity with Kiah Morris
Fall event update
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
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
