Candidates of Color Forum

October 7, 2024 • 6:00-7:30 PM https://youtu.be/euuqEE_uybU?si=pcDGLGT3DAuDtfY_ The Rutland Area NAACP and the Windham County NAACP are honored to host a critical panel discussion that aims to amplify the voices of BIPOC leaders running for state office in Vermont. This is a non-partisan platform for these candidates to discuss their policy positions, their goals and … Continue reading Candidates of Color Forum

STATEMENT AGAINST SHOOTING OF PALESTINIAN AMERICAN STUDENTS

In light of the recent tragic incident in Burlington, Vermont, the Vermont branches of the NAACP wish to express our heartfelt condolences to the victims and their families. The violent shooting of three Palestinian American students is deeply distressing, and we stand in solidarity with the affected community during this difficult time. Our hearts go … Continue reading STATEMENT AGAINST SHOOTING OF PALESTINIAN AMERICAN STUDENTS

Statement regarding the charging of a minor child as an adult in Bristol, Vermont

Recently in Bristol, Vermont, a 14-year old Somali American child was accused of fatally shooting a peer.   First and foremost, we are deeply pained by the tragic loss of life as the result of gun violence. The life of Madden Gouvenia matters and we extend our heartfelt sympathy to the Gouvenia family.  As complex and … Continue reading Statement regarding the charging of a minor child as an adult in Bristol, Vermont

Black History Month Contest 2023

While our stance has always been that Black History is American History, to be studied and understood all year round, throughout a student’s education as well as in our adult lives, we also honor the opportunity that Black History Month gives us to highlight the importance of this learning.  As one way of marking Black History … Continue reading Black History Month Contest 2023