BIPOC folks put in tough spots Dear Editor, “It’s dirty work but someone has to do it.” I can’t help remarking on the many movies and TV series, for instance, that depict Black people in the so-called “helping professions” — […]
Tag: BIPOC
Local News
New hair salon comes to Rutland for BIPOC clients
By Victoria Gaither A new female Black-owned hair salon is coming to Merchants Row in Rutland. Euphoric Hair Experience is angling to create a place for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) clients to get their crown done — […]
Featured, Local News
BIPOC hair clinic comes to Rutland – Juneteeth event is nearly sold out
By Victoria Gaither The NAACP Rutland Area Branch is hosting a second Juneteeth hair clinic for the BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) community this year after the first hair clinic last year was a success. “We provided hair […]
Featured, Local News
Coalition rises in support of LGBTQ+, BIPOC communities
‘All are welcome here,’ says new Rutland campaign Building off a desire to make the greater Rutland community hospitable to everyone, including the LGBTQ+ community, a new coalition and campaign is heralding the message that “All are welcome here.” Initiated […]
Covid-19 updates, State News
Vermont businesses slam plan to tax federal Covid loans
By Xander Landen and Kit Norton/VTDigger When Congress established the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) last year, the aim was to provide tax-free, forgivable loans to businesses to help them make payroll and stay afloat during the coronavirus pandemic. But now, the Vermont Legislature […]
Covid-19 updates, Featured, Local News, State News
Slots at BIPOC-specific vaccine clinics fill up fast
By Emma Cotton/VTDigger and Polly Mikula Around the state, slots for vaccines have filled up quickly at several clinics organized specifically for Vermonters who are Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) and those in their households. Megan Herrington, public health […]