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NFBPA is bringing its signature EMERGE 2025 Conference to Grand Rapids on October 9, 2025! EMERGE 2025 Details

OPINION: Ending the EPA's Endangerment Finding would kill pollution protections. Read The Full Op-Ed

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NAACP President Cle Jackson to Moderate AI in Action Mixer.  RSVP Now!

The EPA is accepting comments on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's proposition to rescind the Endangerment Finding. This action would eliminate the EPA's requirement to protect people from the pollution that causes climate change. Please consider clicking the...

Demand environmental justice in the face of unprecedented federal rollbacks.

Original article published by WGVU NEWS The group opposes the continued operation of a lakeshore coal plant and weakened air quality regulations. Environmental racism is the disproportionate exposure of marginalized communities to environmental hazards and pollution,...

A Public-Private Initiative to Empower Micro Local Business Enterprises (MLBE) The City of Grand Rapids is proud to introduce the Bonding Pilot Program, a new initiative designed to help Micro Local Business Enterprises (MLBEs) overcome long-standing financial and...

We are in a defining moment for our democracy. Despite overwhelming opposition to the "Big, Beautiful Bill,” the Senate voted today to pass this harmful bill, which will drastically cut essential programs that millions of Americans depend on to survive and thrive,...

Registration for this year's convention is now open. If you're registering as an Observer or General Public (non-delegates/alternates), grab your spot now as advanced pricing ends on June 1, 2025. Attendees will have access to plenary sessions, advocacy forums,...