As a member of the Building Equity Collaborative, we are a proud partner of The BIPOC Financial Empowerment program. Led by Ana Mejia, founder of Cultivemos Alegria, this program is designed to provide Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) with the knowledge, tools, resources and coaching to support your financial wellbeing. We’re excited to relaunch … Continue reading BIPOC Financial Empowerment Program 2026
Category: Vermont
Freedom Fund Sponsorship Deadline Extended
Good news! There's still time to get your sponsorship in for the 2026 Freedom Fund Brunch! The Rutland Area Branch of the NAACP will be hosting the 7th Annual Freedom Fund Event on January 17, 2026 at Grace Congregational Church in Rutland. This is our most important fundraiser of the year, and we rely on … Continue reading Freedom Fund Sponsorship Deadline Extended
Youth Fashion Show May 25
The Rutland Area NAACP is proud to host the “Rock Your Crown” BIPOC Youth Fashion Show on Sunday, May 25, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Bennington Merchants Park. This inspiring event will spotlight the confidence, beauty, and creativity of BIPOC youth across Vermont, offering a powerful runway experience where young people from … Continue reading Youth Fashion Show May 25
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