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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,...

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...

The NAACP Greater Grand Rapids Young Fellows is a paid two-month program that provides young adults ages 16-25 with leadership training, professional and personal development, and empower to career opportunities while acquiring the skills necessary to perform in all...

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...