We're excited to announce the launch of the BIPOC Financial Empowerment Program, an initiative of the Building Equity Collaborative. The program is designed to provide Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) with the knowledge, tools, resources and coaching to support their financial wellbeing. BIPOC must be living in Vermont to participate in the program. The … Continue reading BIPOC Financial Empowerment Program accepting applications
There is a lot going on politically right now, and lots of people are scared and struggling. There are still local organizations and other resources available to help with issues like discrimination, immigrant rights, housing, food, and health. We've compiled a document with many of these resources and will update it as needed. If you … Continue reading Community resources
We have learned from Middlebury Pride that there’s an attempted book ban happening in the Addison Central School District. The NAACP is opposed to book bans. Please read our full statement below, which we will read at the school board meeting tonight 12/9, at 6:30 at the MUHS library. If you would like to make … Continue reading ACSD Book Ban Attempt
The results of this presidential election have left many of us grappling with a deep sense of loss. We at the Rutland Area NAACP recognize that the heaviness of knowing so much is at stake — critical rights, freedoms and faith in democracy itself — is profound. For Black and marginalized communities these struggles are … Continue reading Election Statement
Monday, October 7 • 5:30pm-6pm • City Hall Park Steps, Burlington Join us for a sit-in on Burlington's City Hall Park steps in solidarity against the targeted racial harm that continues to happen to former Director Tyeastia Green and Black womxn throughout Vermont. As declared in 2021, racism is still a public health emergency. We … Continue reading Who Keeps Us Safe?! Protect Black Femmes Sit-In
Rutland Area Branch of the NAACP 