‘We Can’t Breathe’: The Movement Against Police Brutality Is Just Beginning In order to breathe, people have begun to move. By Katrina vanden HeuvelTwitter DECEMBER 9, 2014 Editor’s Note: Each week we cross-post an excerpt from Katrina vanden Heuvel’s column at the WashingtonPost.com. Read the full text of Katrina’s column here. As I …
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November 14, 2014 In News, Political By webmaster
Flint Branch Election
The NAACP Flint Branch will be holding an election on Saturday, December 6th. From 9am to 5pm at the UAW Region 1-C Flint Office. Make sure to show up and exercise your right to vote. Proper I.D. Required. Date: Saturday, December 6th, 2014 Time: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Location: UAW Region 1-C Flint Office …
November 14, 2014 In Advocacy By webmaster
A Review of the Hurley Medical Center Conciliation Agreement
In wake of the recent settlement no-Black-Nurse lawsuit, we wanted to share with you the conciliation agreement that was signed on December 14th, 2013. In this conciliation agreement with the NAACP Flint Branch and EECO, Hurley Medical Center agreed to make sweeping reforms that will have a wide-range positive effect on its current and future …
November 4, 2014 In Advocacy, News By webmaster
Hurley agrees to pay $65,000 to settle second no-black-nurses lawsuit
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 …
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 …