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In the wake of a mistrial declared in the Christopher Schurr/Patrick Lyoya murder case on May 8, the NAACP Greater Grand Rapids is partnering with “A Glimpse of Africa and the Urban League of West Michigan” to host a community listening session....

$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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

Travelers will need a compliant document to fly in U.S. starting May 7, 2025 LANSING, Mich. – As the federal deadline approaches, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson said more than 73% of people with a Michigan driver's license or ID have already upgraded to a REAL...

Freedom is Not Free Friday, Oct. 17, 2025 at the Amway Plaza Ambassador Ballroom NAACP59th.eventbrite.com

Michigan LCV, WMEAC, and NAACP Grand Rapids Thursday, February 27, at 6 - 9pm 301 Fuller Ave NE, Grand Rapids

Grand Rapids NAACP President Cle Jackson named 2025 GIANT Among Giants. Read the article.