Leaders of the Berkshire branch of the NAACP say General Electric’s departure dealt more than a financial blow to the city. Since the manufacturer left, they say, racial diversity within city institutions has waned. That realization is what spurred them to reactivate the local branch five years ago, in December 2012. Since then, they’ve successfully helped pass an affirmative action policy in Pittsfield. Read more about Berkshire NAACP and their work >>
