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111th NAACP National Convention (Virtual)
The voices from millions across the country have made it known that enough is enough – We Are Done Dying. The 111th NAACP National Convention will be hosted virtually featuring social activist, industry leaders, and public servants discussing the actions and solutions necessary to improve, protect, and change our communities. Join us for pivotal discussions surrounding the impacts of COVID-19, social justice, stabilizing economics and education in our communities, and what we can do mobilize voters across the country from protest to the polls.
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Back to School Drive-Thru
Free school supplies and on-site registration.
Free light bulbs and DTE bill assistance
Register to vote
complete your census
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Be a Poll Worker
The Detroit Branch NAACP is partnered with Michigan Voting to help recruit poll workers for the November 3 Election.
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Session 1 Career Connections JobClub
Session 1 discovering strategies to finding Jobs that have yet to be posted. Session 1 begins on Thursday, August 27 at 7:30 p.m.
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Career Connections JobClub
Career Connection JobClub is a formal group that meets for 8 weeks of coaching from staffing managers and others in the community. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about new local career opportunities, ask questions and learn new skills needed while navigating in your career during such a unique time in the World.
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When the People Speak the powers must listen
After the national outcry, congressional push back, media outlets exposing this voter suppression tactic, an upcoming congressional hearing, and the bankrupt unfounded rantings of President Trump, DeJoy has now gotten a postal epiphany …
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An Historic Moment For the Nation
For a few moments on this day, August 11, 2020, the discussion of the ravages from the pandemic of COVID-19 was pushed aside by the rushing tide of history. Senator Kamala Harris of California became the nation’s first African American woman nominated for the vice presidency of the United States.
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More than a mask is needed to cover racism
Republican Road Commissioner Tom Eckerle, after refusing to wear a mask for his safety as well as that of others, went on a racial uproar by accusing African Americans in Detroit of creating this unnecessary inconvenience ... In this era, while suffering from the global pandemic of COVID-19 , the last thing we need is for a racial pandemic to remain on the scene.
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$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.
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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 …
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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.
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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 …
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Common Ground
This is a very challenging time in the history of police and community relations throughout our nation.