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NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF COLORED PEOPLE
Michigan State Conference
Celebrating . . . “85 Years” of Ensuring Equal Rights for All
C e l e b r a t i n g . . . “ 8 5 Y e a r s ” o f E n s u r i n g E q u a l R i g h t s f o r A l l
Yvonne M. White
State President
October 16, 2021
Kyra Mitchell
Youth & College Division
President
Locations: Dear Lansing NAACP Freedom Fighters & Supporters:
Albion
Albion College On behalf of the officers and units of the Michigan State Conference
Ann Arbor NAACP, it is with great pleasure that I extend heartfelt greetings to you
Battle Creek on the occasion of your 55th Annual Fight for Freedom Fund Celebration
Bay City themed “Passion Led Us Here... Our Passion. Our Call. Our Action.”
Cass Technical High School
Central Michigan University Under the leadership of President Dale Copedge, Officers and Executive Committee members,
Detroit the Lansing Branch NAACP and its many members and volunteers work very hard to advance
Eastern Michigan University civil and human rights, equal protection and justice throughout the greater Lansing
Ferris State University metropolitan area, and to ensure freedom and equal opportunity for all. Your work is highly
Flint commendable and we applaud you for your dedication and commitment, and for being such
Grand Rapids positive and visionary community leaders that inspire and motivate people everywhere you go.
Grand Valley State University
Grosse Pointe/Harper Woods The real story of this nation's oldest and largest civil rights organization lies in the hearts
Hamtramck and minds of all those who refused to stand idly by while race prejudice tarnished our
Highland Park nation. From bold investigations of mob brutality and protests of mass murders to
Jackson County testimony before congressional committees on the vicious tactics used to bar African
Kalamazoo Americans from the ballot box, it was the talent and tenacity of NAACP members that
Lake & Newago Counties saved lives and laid the foundation upon which our fight for racial justice and equity is
Lansing built.
Lenawee County
Michigan State University So this evening, as you briefly step away from the front lines of the fight for social justice to
Monroe County reflect on the great work you are doing, please take time to learn from one another and always
Muskegon
Niles remember that we must continue to work together in order to plot the path forward. “Freedom
Northern Macomb County is never given, it is won!” – A. Philip Randolph
Northern Oakland County
Oak Park High School A world of gratitude to all who work daily to defend the principles and mission of this great
Olivet College Association. “Thank You” for all that you have done to help advance our social justice work in
Port Huron Michigan. Let the passion in your hearts continue to be your guide as you uphold the freedom
River Rouge/Ecorse and justice fight for all humankind. Best wishes for a successful event.
Saginaw
Southwest Detroit When We Fight, We Win!
Southern Macomb County
Southern Oakland County
Southfield/Farmington
Three Rivers Yvonne M. White
Twin City Area President, Michigan State Conference NAACP
University of Michigan Assistant Treasurer, NAACP National Board of Directors
Van Buren County
Wayne State University
Western Michigan University Stay Connected:
Western Wayne County
Ypsilanti/Willow Run 8220 Second Avenue, Detroit, MI 48202 (313) 835-9671 Office info@minaacp.org Email
