Political

Get Out To Vote!

November 2nd, the Flint Branch NAACP in partnership with the Pan-Hellenic Council, will be having a “Get Out To Vote” rally on the Flint City Hall Lawn from 10am until 3pm. Kerry Washington of “Scandal” will be in attendance to give a speech about the importance of voting and women’s suffrage. Ms. Washington is set …

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 …

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

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 …

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 …

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 …