Resources

The results of our 2020 Candidate Survey, showing the voting records and written responses of local, state, and federal political candidates.
The Rutland NAACP Complaint Form, if you would like help with an issue of discrimination, harassment, or bias. We do not provide legal council.

The Vermont Human Resources Commission, where you can file a complaint for discrimination in housing, government employment, or places of “public accommodation” (including stores, schools, hospitals, and other public spaces).
The Civil Rights Unit of the office of the Vermont Attorney General, where you can address discrimination in employment as well as report incidents of bias and hate crimes.
Vermont ACLU, if you believe your rights have been violated and you are seeking legal representation, or wish to learn more about your civil rights and those of others.
Vermont Legal Aid can provide free legal advice and council to Vermonters, and often works in the areas of housing, medical issues, and mental health.

Mike Hill https://ejhfutures.com/ (brings a focus on racial healing and experience with youth)
Emma Redden https://www.emmaredden.com/ (focused on talking with kids about race)
Rhiannon Kim rkim@sbschools.net (brings a mindfulness lens and focus on schools)
CQ Strategies http://www.cqstrategies.org/ (lots of experience working with different orgs with different readiness for this work)
Sarika Tandon https://www.sarikatandon.com/ (deeper work for people that are ready for it and bring environmental lens)
Peace and Justice Center https://www.pjcvt.org/racial-justice-program/ (several pre-set educational programs around race and racism)

Understanding Racism and Bias:

What is Racism?

Racism and Poverty:
Dear Liberal Media, Stop Pretending Being Poor And White Makes You Racist – DailyBeast