NAACP Grand Rapids
As part of the worldwide network of more than 2,200 branches of The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, the Greater Grand Rapids NAACP is proudly dedicated to eradicating racial discrimination and building a stronger society in which all individuals have equal rights.
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The Local Economy in Grand Rapids, MI
Wages have been stagnant since the 1970s and we need a change that benefits the working people in our community. During this downturn, America has lost millions to high-wage jobs and failed to replace them, leaving many American workers with a low-paying service job or no job at all.
At Greater Grand Rapids NAACP, we strive to build a better system in which all citizens have equal access to political, economic, educational, and social resources. We also work with the local Youth Council to inform young generations and all members of the public of the adverse effects of racial discrimination and to eliminate it entirely throughout our community.
Latest Posts From Our Blog
Trump’s EPA killed a $16.9M grant to fund housing and neighborhood revitalization in Benton Harbor, MI.
$16.9 million would have gone toward the Benton Harbor Community Development Corporation, which funds housing and neighborhood revitalization. “It will be a huge blow for our community, from the jobs perspective, community development perspective and a resiliency...
2025 Save the Dates and Register Now
Save the Dates and Register Now! The State of the People POWER Tour is a nationwide call to action; a movement to rally, restore, and reimagine what’s possible for Black communities across the U.S. It’s not just an event, it’s a people- powered campaign rooted in...
100 Days, 100 Harms
April 29th is Trump's 100th day in office, and during this time, he has undone decades of safeguards to clean air and water. Want to know how Trump's cuts to climate and clean energy are impacting our communities? Read more about #100days100Harms...
Vote at City Hall
If you missed Monday’s livestream regarding Tuesday, April 29 Vote at City Hall, take a listen:https://www.youtube.com/live/QsGlB7W3Wzo?si=rnAPT42HMbeo_P3o
Three years after Patrick Lyoya’s death, former GRPD officer’s murder trial near.
Originally reported by Byron Tollefson, WOOD TV8, on woodtv.com Protesters outside of the GRPD headquarters on April 13 following the release of videos showing Lyoya's killing.Credits: By WMrapids - Own work, CC0. Former police officer Christopher Schurr is set to...
African American-owned newspaper: the Michigan State News
Published in Grand Rapids from 1920-1924, the “Michigan State News” was an African American-owned newspaper. Only two issues of this newspaper are known to exist today. Through collaborative efforts between the Grand Rapids History Center and the Grand Rapids Public...