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 …
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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 …
September 30, 2013 In Advocacy, News By webmaster
Hurley Medical Center Agrees to Settle EEOC Race Discrimination Case
Press Release from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission: PRESS RELEASE 9-26-13 Hurley Medical Center Agrees to Settle EEOC Race Discrimination Case Hospital Refused to Allow Black Nurse to Care for Baby, Employee Alleged DETROIT – Hurley Medical Center in Genesee County, Mich., has agreed to settle a race discrimination charge filed against it …