BRATTLEBORO-The Windham County Branch of the NAACP was surprised to learn of Dr. Etan Nasreddin-Longo's sudden release from his prominent role as director of the Vermont Fair and Impartial Policing Commission on Sept. 26, particularly given the recent commendations for his "excellent" performance.
While the organization could issue a lengthy statement detailing its concerns regarding the perceived unfairness of these actions toward such a prominent figure for justice, it recognizes that doing so would largely echo sentiments already expressed in statewide publications.
Instead, the branch is taking a different approach and posing a question to the broader community: What can we do to help?
While the circumstances surrounding Dr. Nasreddin-Longo's release is regrettably not uncommon, reflecting a broader cultural shift away from discussions of fairness and ethical treatment, we believe the situation to be unjust.
We emphasize that our goal is to rally compassion and action, encouraging the community to consider ways to offer tangible support.
We feel a duty to support our neighbor. We ask that you consider doing so as well, whether through fundraising campaigns, invites for coffee or tea, assistance with other work opportunities to reduce the financial burden of this sudden loss, or other creative acts of care.
We ask you to act.
Windham County Branch of the NAACP
Brattleboro
Somara Zwick, secretary
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