$1 Billion Commitment to the Community
The Detroit Branch NAACP presents a special forum with TCF Bank to discuss its new project of a $1 billion dollar commitment to Black, minority, women and small businesses. Join us for a special discussion on this new program.
Don’t Let Trump Dump The Census
The Trump administration is looking to suppress and diminish the ability of the Census Bureau to complete its job. It is an attempt to rush the census operation before millions of Americans are counted …
Protest & Vote
Join us on Wednesday, July 29 from 6:30 – 8 p.m. to meet the candidates seeking the office of Wayne County Prosecutor and Wayne County Sheriff.
Beware of Trump Bearing Gifts
These unidentified and unaccountable storm troopers of despair appear to be the personal militia of a President disregarding the very law and order he proclaims to champion …
TCF Bank Sets $1 Billion Dollar Example
TCF Bank Financial Corporation, under the stellar leadership of its chairman and my friend Gary Torgow, is indeed doing what must be done to provide economic access and equity of opportunity for our community … This program initiative of $1 billion dollars in loan commitments for minority communities and minority and women owned small businesses puts the walk in your talk to bring about economic change.
Congressman John Lewis
Every now and then we are paused by the voices that reside in the corners of our conscience. In the words of Congressman John Robert Lewis. “when you see something about that is not right, not fair, not just, do something about it.
Rev. Dr. C.T. Vivian
Rev. Dr. Vernon Johns, pastor of the Dexter Ave Baptist church in Montgomery, Alabama, succeeded by Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., used to say “you should avoid hedging, at least that’s what I think. You should be ashamed to die until you have made some contribution to mankind.
NAACP National Virtual Convention
In the wake of a COVID-19 reality and the aftermath of global uprisings against racism in our country, it is more important than ever that the 111th National Convention takes place.
Common Ground
This is a very challenging time in the history of police and community relations throughout our nation.
No Justice In The So-Called Justice Act
This act is just that, an act. It does not go deep enough, hold people accountable enough, nor is it wide reaching enough to preserve justice for our community …
Make Juneteenth Count
Join the Detroit Branch NAACP on Friday, June 19, 2020 for our Juneteenth Flashmob.
Warren Police Demonstrate The Need For More Training
The recent physical take down of Mr. Jaylen Bond, an Amazon delivery service provider, by a member of the Warren Police Department, indicates the necessity for enhanced training.