Throughout history, Black communities have been repeatedly let down by those in power who, despite their promises, ultimately choose to protect their own interests rather than standing with the marginalized people they profess to protect. Unfortunately, we are witnessing this pattern in Burlington, where Mayor Emma Mulvaney-Stanak, who was elected with significant support from Black … Continue reading Open Letter to Mayor Emma Mulvaney-Stanak
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BIPOC Financial Empowerment Program updates
Exciting updates from the BIPOC Financial Empowerment Program, sponsored by the Rutland Area NAACP. The website is now updated with upcoming workshop dates, check it out at www.webuildequity.org/calendar. All workshops are virtual via zoom and require advanced registration. Childcare stipends are available to help offset childcare expenses. Their next English workshop “Debt to Abundance” will be Saturday, August 3rd, 11am-1pm (Register … Continue reading BIPOC Financial Empowerment Program updates
Juneteenth 2024
Juneteenth is a holiday that commemorates the time when the last of the enslaved people in America learned that they were free. We are participating in three Juneteenth celebrations this year -- hope you'll join us at one or more! Bennington June 19, 4-7 pm • Merchants Park & Mission City • more information Manchester … Continue reading Juneteenth 2024
Bright Power Fellowship
The Bright Power Fellowship, a program of the Bright Leadership Institute and the Rutland Area NAACP, will offer board leadership training for BIPOC Vermonters who are interested in leadership in nonprofit boards, or non-elected local, regional or state boards, councils and commissions. Apply now: tinyurl.com/bpf2024 What is the Bright Power Fellowship? The BPF is a … Continue reading Bright Power Fellowship
Youth Sports Fundraising
Help us support youth in sports! Currently there is a need to help with local BIPOC youth for the spring AAU basketball season. We have made an initial donation so they can get started for the season, and we are asking our membership and the community to consider donating toward the remaining $2,750. Participation in … Continue reading Youth Sports Fundraising
Rutland Area Branch of the NAACP 