Original News Article from MLIVE: By Gary Ridley | gridley@mlive.com | Follow on Twitter on November 04, 2014 at 5:30 PM, updated November 04, 2014 at 5:41 PM FLINT, MI — Hurley Medical Center has agreed to pay $65,000 to settle a lawsuit from a fourth black nurse who claims that she was discriminated against when the …
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October 21, 2014 In Advocacy, News, Political By webmaster
This Day Last Year: Michigan State Conference NAACP Legislative Day in Lansing
This Day Last Year! On Tuesday, October 15, 2013, the State of Michigan House of Representatives and Senators were greeted with NAACP units from all over the state. It was the NAACP’s Legislative Day at our Michigan State Capitol in Lansing. The NAACP’s message revolved around Trayvon’s Law which is to end racial …
October 20, 2014 In Advocacy, News By webmaster
Flint community speaks out on lack of diversity during University of Michigan board of regents meeting
Flint community speaks out on lack of diversity during University of Michigan board of regents meeting By Amanda Emery | aemery@mlive.com Follow on Twitter on October 16, 2014 at 8:41 PM, updated October 16, 2014 at 8:51 PM http://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2014/10/flint_community_speaks_out_on.html#comments NAACP Flint President Frances Gilcreast addresses the University of Michigan board of regents Thursday, Oct. …
October 20, 2014 In Uncategorized By webmaster
Vote NO on Flint Charter Amendments November 4th!
Vote for your future! Reject the policies of the emergency manager Vote NO on Flint Charter amendments November 4th! On Tuesday November 4th Flint residents will have the opportunity to reject the actions of the emergency manager. We urge you to vote NO on the five proposed charter amendment changes. We also ask you to …
September 26, 2014 In News, Political By webmaster
Thank You Eric Holder for your service!
Please see the following press statement from Detroit Branch NAACP President, Rev. Dr. Wendell Anthony, regarding the resignation of U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder. – http://detroitnaacp.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/NAACP_Press-Statement_Eric-Holder-Resigns.pdf
September 24, 2014 In Advocacy, News, Political By webmaster
Civil Rights Coalition Urges National Reforms and Recommendations to Address Police Abuse
Civil Rights Coalition Urges National Reforms and Recommendations to Address Police Abuse A coalition of national civil and human rights organizations and leaders concerned about police abuse commends last week’s announcement by Attorney General Eric H. Holder, Jr. launching the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) National Initiative for Building Community Trust and Justice. The initiative will …
September 8, 2014 In Advocacy, News, Political By webmaster
Justice for Michael Brown
Justice for Michael Brown The NAACP mourns the shocking loss of Michael Brown. Our hearts are with his family, and all who were touched by his death. We need answers on his shooting – answers the Ferguson and St. Louis County Police Departments seem disinterested in providing. But our efforts will continue unabated. We will …
August 14, 2014 In News, Political By webmaster
Public Should be Outraged!
As a concerned citizen, and a lifelong resident of the city of Flint, I am saddened and disappointed about the situation we find ourselves in, in 2014. To listen to the rhetoric, the noise coming from the Emergency Financial Manager, Darnell Early, and the recommendation coming from the twenty two members comprising the Blue Ribbon …
August 12, 2014 In Advocacy, News By webmaster
NAACP and WE tv present, ‘Concert for a Cause: A Night to Support Childhood Literacy’
On Thursday, September 18, 2014, the NAACP in partnership with WE tv will host “Concert for a Cause: A Night to Support Childhood Literacy” in Cramton Auditorium at Howard University. The concert will amplify the urgent need to increase grade-level reading proficiency within communities of color. WE tv stars and musical artists “SWV – Sisters …
July 10, 2014 In News, Political By webmaster
The Flint Branch of the NAACP Steps Up Voting Efforts
The Flint Branch NAACP members are out in big numbers to raise voter awareness in this mid-term election. While the NAACP, along with our co-sponsors gave a very successful forum last week on a very important election regarding the 34th District Michigan House of Representatives seat, we are still heavily concerned and advocating for heavy …