Vermont NAACP branches call for accountability and action against racism

Two events this week have exposed a painful truth about Vermont. Chief Pierre Gomez, one of the state’s few police chiefs of color, resigned after months of racial hostility, disrespect, and undermining from within the system he served. Now State Senator Samuel Douglass has been named in a leaked private chat filled with racist and … Continue reading Vermont NAACP branches call for accountability and action against racism

Emergency Fund for Children Separated from Mom

On August 25, Davona Williams of Manchester was detained by ICE while driving home with her toddler. A mother of three who works as a home health aide, Davona is at risk of deportation, leaving her children in uncertain situations. We are asking our community to stand with these children by contributing to their support … Continue reading Emergency Fund for Children Separated from Mom

The Encampments Screening

Monday, September 15, 7 pm Otter Creek Yoga, in the Marbleworks Middlebury Join the Rutland Area NAACP, Middlebury SURJ, and L'Chaim Collective for a screening of The Encampments, a film about the student movement for Palestine. The film will be followed by a discussion with Wafic Faour of the organization Vermonters for Justice in Palestine. … Continue reading The Encampments Screening