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This page features a series of video clips and community voices calling for the closure of the J.H. Campbell Complex. Watch the videos below to hear perspectives from residents, advocates, and local leaders on the future of clean energy in West Michigan. WZZM Ch 13:...

You're invited to an engaging Community Conversation with City Commissioner Marshall Kilgore! Join residents, community leaders, and neighbors for an evening of meaningful discussion, connection, and dialogue about issues impacting our community. Event...

PAID SUMMER OPPORTUNITY – APPLY NOW Are you 16–25 and ready to level up this summer? Join the NAACP Young Fellows ProgramLeadership + Community ImpactCareer exposure + real-world experience$18/hr. | 15 hrs/weekJune 8 – July 31 Spots are limited — don’t wait. View...

Rynex + NAACP Rynex Youth Business Program is designed to help young people (ages 16–25) gain hands-on experience in business, marketing, and entrepreneurship while supporting small business growth in our communities. More information.

ProTrek is an immersive experience that allows participants to rise to new heights, achieve personal and professional goals, and broaden their horizons in a variety of contexts. This transformative experience provides youth (ages 14-18) with relationship building...

Nonprofit organizations are vital contributors to community well-being, connection, safety, and belonging. Many Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) led organizations carry that work while navigating resource scarcity, heightened scrutiny, and structural...

Michigan Department of State driver’s license clinics Join the Michigan Department of State for a free clinic to learn how to get your driver’s license restored. Meet with department staff and/or volunteer attorneys to review your driving record, ask questions, and...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — West Michigan is remembering the life and legacy of Rev. Jesse Jackson, who died Tuesday at the age of 84. Local leaders in Grand Rapids say Jackson will have a lasting impact on the fight for civil rights, and his legacy is...

NRDC is preparing to sue to stop the most dangerous rollback we've seen. The Trump administration just weakened its own mandate to fight climate change by repealing the endangerment finding. This decision is dangerous. It's also illegal. We will see them in court, and...

Join the NAACP and community leaders to confront dirty air, rising energy cost and environmental racism tied to the J.H. Campbell coal plant. Open to the public. No RSVP required. https://bit.ly/4bKL58C

We hope you’ll join us and help spread the word by sharing this invitation with others. Register Here