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
Download a poster to help get out the vote! On Dr. Martin Luther King's birthday we emphasized action over celebration. As stated the right to vote is under attack across the nation. We asked you to take action "by demanding that our elected officials pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, the Freedom to … Continue reading Get Out the Vote
This first installment of our "Teachable Talk" series is meant for educators and people who are interested in learning more about Black and BIPOC history and the accompanying conversations that can happen. The video and slides below can be used together to teach this content. The Black Panther Party is frequently misrepresented and misunderstood. In … Continue reading Teachable Talk: Black Panthers
PRESS RELEASE For more information:Mia Schultz, presidentRutland Area NAACPpresident@naacprutland.org The Rutland Area NAACP Educates for Black History Month To mark Black History Month in February, the Rutland Area Branch of the NAACP is engaging with local schools and students in two ways. They will be holding a contest challenging high school-age students to reflect on … Continue reading Black History Month 2022
DEADLINE EXTENDED TO 3/11! All high school-aged students in Rutland, Bennington and Addison counties are invited to be part of this years Black History Month contest. Building on the success of 2021's BHM Essay Contest, we are expanding this year's contest to include visual art and audio/video submissions. PROMPT: Choose a law or policy below. … Continue reading BHM Contest 2022
Rutland Area Branch of the NAACP 