Donate now A month ago, Davona Williams was abducted by ICE in Manchester, VT, separating her from her three children. She has since been moved to a prison in Detroit, MI, where this morning she had a virtual hearing; we asked our community to log into this hearing to show the judge that she is valued … Continue reading Update on Davona Williams
Tag: Vermont
BIPOC Youth Fashion Show
CALLING ALL BIPOC YOUTH! ✨ All shades. All styles. All genders. All stories. ✨ Do you dream of walking the runway in a way that’s bold, beautiful, and unapologetically you?Whether you express yourself through braids, fades, curls, twists, colors, or couture—this is your moment to shine, your moment to rock your crown. 🖤 Join us … Continue reading BIPOC Youth Fashion Show
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
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
Rutland Area Branch of the NAACP 