WMEAC/NAACPGR Endangerment Finding press event
EMERGE 2025 Conference
NFBPA is bringing its signature EMERGE 2025 Conference to Grand Rapids on October 9, 2025! EMERGE 2025 Details
New Op-Ed: EPA Endangerment Finding and Our Communities
OPINION: Ending the EPA's Endangerment Finding would kill pollution protections. Read The Full Op-Ed
59th Freedom Fund Gala Countdown
The countdown is on! Join us for the 59th Freedom Fund Gala & Awards. ✨ One unforgettable night. Limited tickets. ✨ Reserve your spot today
AI In Action: Powering People, Protecting Communities
NAACP President Cle Jackson to Moderate AI in Action Mixer. RSVP Now!
WMEAC/NAACPGR Endangerment Finding
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...
Defending Our Future Starts Now
Demand environmental justice in the face of unprecedented federal rollbacks.
Grand Rapids’ NAACP chapter urges members to confront “environmental racism”
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,...
Bonding Pilot Program
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...
Big, Beautiful Bill: a Defining Moment For Our Democracy
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,...
The Fierce Urgency of Now – 116th NAACP National Convention
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,...
116th NAACP National Convention
Charlotte, NC | July 12-16, 2025 The time to fight for people, progress and power is now. Changemakers, creatives, and cultural leaders are coming together to meet the urgency of advancing the Black agenda. Ready to work? Visit naacp.org/convention for more...