NAACP Grand Rapids
As part of the worldwide network of more than 2,200 branches of The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, the Greater Grand Rapids NAACP is proudly dedicated to eradicating racial discrimination and building a stronger society in which all individuals have equal rights.
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The Local Economy in Grand Rapids, MI
Wages have been stagnant since the 1970s and we need a change that benefits the working people in our community. During this downturn, America has lost millions to high-wage jobs and failed to replace them, leaving many American workers with a low-paying service job or no job at all.
At Greater Grand Rapids NAACP, we strive to build a better system in which all citizens have equal access to political, economic, educational, and social resources. We also work with the local Youth Council to inform young generations and all members of the public of the adverse effects of racial discrimination and to eliminate it entirely throughout our community.
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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,...