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NAACP Holds “Day of Action” on Flint Water Crisis
NAACP MIDWEST
at the Michigan State Capitol
REGIONIII
NAACP Regional
Office
530 S. Pine St.
Lansing, MI 48933
The NAACP and its labor, faith based and environmental allies held a
“Day of Action” at the Michigan State Capitol in Lansing, MI March 23,
2016. The activists called out the inaction of State officials to replace the
toxic pipes in Flint. #FlintWaterCrisis. #TimelineDeadlinePriceTag
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Vol. VIII No. 4
April, 2016
(L-r )Frances Gilcreast, President, Flint Branch NAACP,
Yvonne M. White, President, Michigan State Conference,
Rev. Dr. Wendell Anthony, President, Detroit Branch NAACP,
Virg Bernero, Mayor, Lansing, Cornell William Brooks, President & CEO
NAACP, Eric Mays, Flint City Councilmember, Monica G. Anthony, First
Lady, Fellowship Chapel, Donell White, Ex. Director, Detroit, Branch
NAACP, Pam Pugh, Chair, Health Committee, Michigan State
Conference block Capitol Ave. in Lansing, with a “pipe-in,” March 23,
2016 to demand action on the .#FlintWaterCrisis.
#TiimeDeadlinePriceTag
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NAACP “Day of Action” on Flint Water Crisis at the Michigan State Capitol
NAACP protesters from Flint, Albion, Detroit and
Lansing, stand with the people of Flint to demand clean,
safe drinking water, March 23, 2016 at the Michigan
State Capitol in Lansing. . #TimelineDeadlinePriceTag
It is not enough to just put forward a 70 point “plan”
with no commitment on a timeline, deadline or price
tag. This was step one, day one, in the NAACP’s
campaign to have the pipes replaced in Flint. “We thirst
for accountability. We thirst for justice,” said
Cornell William Brooks, President & CEO NAACP at
“Day of Action,” Lansing, MI, March 23, 2016.
(L-r) Rep. Andy Schoor, Rep.
Sheldon Neely,
Rev. Dr. Wendell Anthony, President, Detroit Branch
NAACP, Donell White, President, Detroit Branch
NAACP, Yvonne M. White, President, Michigan State
Conference, NAACP, protest at the Michigan State
Capitol, March 23, 2016. Rep. Neely of Flint said there
needs to be more of a focus on seniors and those with
illnesses in the city. Governor Snyder’s plan does not
adequately address these areas.
NAACP, protesters at “Day of Action,” for the .
#FlintWaterCrisis at the Michigan State Capitol, March
23, 2016.
Melvin C. Coleman, Assistant Director, Civil and Human
Rights, UAW, Solidarity House was part of the large labor
contingent at “Day of Action,” for the #FlintWaterCrisis at the
Michigan State Capitol, March 23, 2016. .
#TimelineDeadlinePriceTag
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State Senator Coleman A. Young, II called for
criminal punishment of officials responsible for
the Flint Water Crisis at the NAACP “Day of
Action,” for at the Michigan State Capitol, March
23, 2016. Young made an impassioned speech in
the legislature:
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=893
452410758249&id=319744604795702
NAACP Requested a Clear Timeline, Deadline and Cost for Replacement of
Water Infrastructure Within 30 Days from Gov. Snyder on Feb. 15, 2016
Lead water pipes in Flint, MI have been corroded by water from the Flint
River and now leach dangerous levels of lead into Flint’s drinking water.
“The residents of Flint have suffered irreparable harm due to the poor decisions made by government
officials,” said Cornell William Brooks. “The NAACP is expecting significant progress on the 20-point list
of priorities to give residents a timely and clear resolution to this man-made crisis. In the absence of
significant progress over the next 30 days, the NAACP will embark on an intense, broad-based campaign
of direct action until progress is made and the residents of Flint receive measurable relief.” (Please see
20 point list of priorities at:
http://www.naacp.org/press/entry/naacp-releases-20-point-list-of-priorities-to-address-the-needs-of-flintre
MICHIGAN STATE CONFERENCE MEETS IN FLINT,
TO PRESS ADVOCACY VS. EMERGENCY MANAGER LAW
Cle Jackson, President, Grand Rapids, MI Branch
NAACP reports on civil rights issue advocacy at
Michigan State Conference quarterly meeting, March 12,
2016 in Flint, MI. Benton Harbor and Muskegon Heights
are two Western Michigan cities also disenfranchised by
the Emergency Manager Law.
Dr. Pamela Pugh, Chair, Health Committee, Michigan
State Conference discusses the NAACP’s 20 point list
of priorities for Flint residents, March 12, 2016 at
UAW Region ID, Flint, MI. Pugh repeated the demand
for a deadline, a timeline and a price tag to replace
Flint’s toxic water pipes.
(L-r) Dr. Jerome Reide, Regional Field Director,
NAACP, Dr. Karen Weaver, Mayor Flint, Katy Riley,
Treasurer, Michigan State Conference NAACP at
Flint Branch Freedom Fund Dinner March 12, 2016.
Dr. Weaver received the Distinguished Leadership
Award, Dr. Mona Hanna Attisha, received the Celia
Humanitarian Award,. Rachel Maddow of MSNBC
received the Civil Rights Award for putting a
national spotlight on the Flint Water Crisis.
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NAACP CELEBRATES VICTORIES IN 2009 ROCKFORD, IL POLICE SHOOTING OF MARK BARMORE
It has been seven years since Mark Barmore was shot down by police officers at a Rockford, Illinois church
daycare center. Witness reports indicate that he was shot three times in the back, in full view of the children at
the center. Mr. Barmore’s death became a symbol of a startling lack of accountability in far too many local
police forces.
“But Marissa Brown, 17, the daughter of day care operator Sheila Brown, denied there was a
struggle over a gun. She said the officers shot Barmore multiple times after he emerged from a
dark boiler room with his hands up. "The officer shined his flashlight into the boiler room and told
him to come out. He came out real slow with his hands up and his head down, and they shot
him," Marissa Brown told the Rockford Register-Star. Sheila Brown said the officers fired as
many as eight rounds into Barmore.”
www.chicagotribune.com/news/chi-ap-il-rockfordpolicesho,0,7648464.story
The NAACP Washington Bureau on Sept. 9, 2009 called for a criminal pattern & practice investigation by the
U.S. Attorney General and launched an on-line petition to build support for federal intervention. The NAACP
National Office called for National Legislation for Federal Police Standards.
The Rockford Branch and Illinois State Conference requested the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of
Illinois to begin a criminal investigation because the Illinois State Police is conducted an investigation and their
investigation was not objective.
The NAACP has supported and participated in Mr. Barmore’s funeral, an August 28, 2009 a march of clergy
(200 people) and a march Sept. 12, 2009 with Rainbow Push (1200 people). Ben Jealous, who was then
President & CEO NAACP spoke at the October 3, 2009 rally (1,000 people) at Kingdom Authority Church along
with the NAACP State Conference Presidents from Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Wisconsin along with the
Rainbow/PUSH Coalition, Amnesty International, the National Baptist Convention, held a major mobilization to
combat police violence.
The NAACP has demanded Justice for Mark Barmore, grief counseling for the children who witnessed shooting,
and Legislation to create Federal use-of-force standards.
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Both Officers are permanently off the Rockford Police Force
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Rockford gave the Mark Barmore family a one million dollar ($1,000,000) settlement.
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The daycare children and staff received a $360,000 jury verdict and grief counseling.
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Rockford Branch NAACP has presented a Citizen Review Board ordinance for police oversight to the
Rockford City Council.
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The NAACP strongly supports The Law Enforcement Trust and Integrity Act, H.R. 2875 / S. 2186
to create and implement standards, professionalism and accountability by law enforcement.
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The NAACP also strongly supports The End Racial Profiling Act H.R. 2851/S. 1038 that
comprehensively addresses the insidious practice of racial profiling.
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W E WO R K
TO G E T H E R !
YO U R VO I C E
M AT T E R S
W H AT V I S I O N
D O YO U H AV E
F O R YO U R
COMMUNITY?
AN
O P P O RT U N I T Y
FOR CHANGE IS
POSSIBLE
JEFFERSON COUNTY, IL NAACP
STEERING COMMITTEE
INFORMATIVE MEETING
April 4, 2016
1:00 P.M.
JOBS +
E D U C AT I O N +
HOUSING =
A BETTER
MOUNT VERNON SOUTHSIDE , Illinois
REVITALIZATION THROUGH MIXED USE
DEVELOPMENT
We are our community
FAITH + VISION + HARDWORK = SUCCESS
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COMMUNITY
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ILLINOIS VOTER EMPOWERMENT ACTIVITIES
Attorney Kim Foxx participated in a
Candidates Forum at Christ the King School,
Feb. 6, 2016 for candidates for States
Attorney. Attorney Donna More and Foxx
responded to a panel that presented
questions from the audience. Phyllis Logan,
Vice President, Chicago Westside Branch
NAACP moderated .
Phyllis Logan, Vice President, Chicago Westside
Branch NAACP moderated a Candidates Forum at
Christ the King School, Feb. 6, 2016 for candidates for
States Attorney. Janecia Williams, President, Youth
Council was on a panel that presented questions from
the audience. Attorney Donna More and
Attorney Kim Foxx participated.
Karl Brinson, President, Westside Chicago Branch,
hosted a
2016 Primary IL Senate 5th District
Candidate forum, March 10, 2016 at
Westside
Baptist Ministers Conference building. The Forum
provided an unbiased space where State Senate
candidates could speak directly with Chicago
constituents of about issues that impact their lives.
(L-r) Patricia Van Pelt and Bob Foretti participated
in a Westside Chicago Branch, hosted a 2016
Primary IL Senate 5th District Candidate forum,
March 10, 2016 at
Westside Baptist Ministers
Conference building. The Forum provided an
unbiased space where State Senate candidates
could speak directly with Chicago constituents of
about issues that impact their lives.
Political Action Committee Kankakee County, IL
NAACP review voting precincts, G-O-T-V and
Deputy Registrars March 15, 2016 for the Illinois
Primary.
Members of the NAACP E. St. Louis, IL Branch
register students to vote at the South Western
Illinois College, March 5, 2016. More than 30
students were registered as new voters.
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REGIONAL ROUNDUP
(Left Photo ) DuPage County, IL ACT-SO Scholarship winners at ACT-SO Awards Banquet March 20, 2016.
(Center Photo) Teresa Haley, President, IL State Conference, presents ACT-SO Medal to Scholarship recipient.
(Right Photo) Executive Committee members DuPage Co. IL Branch, (Standing l-r) Joy Bowling
Margret Childress, Secretary, Dorletta Payton, Chair, ACT-SO, Wanda Parker, Brenda Davis, Chair, ACT-SO,
IL State Conference, Wanda Parker ,Youth Council Advisor, West Suburban, Teresa Haley, President, IL State
Conference, Michael Childress, First Vice President.
NAACP LaPorte County, Indiana hosted a “Coal
Blooded ” training about the Environmental impacts
of fossil fuel presented by Kendra Glover, Program
Manager, Environmental and Climate Justice,
NAACP and facilitated with Denise Abdul-Rahman,
Chair, Environmental Climate Justice, Indiana,
State Conference, March 26, 2016 in Michigan City.
Pastor Matthew J Watts speaks at NAACP Civil
Rights Day, March 7, 2016 at the West Virginia
Capitol Charleston, WV. The West Virginia State
Conference is in support of a Special CommunityBased Pilot Project to Improve Outcomes for AtRisk Youth, Minority Health Equity and a Minority
Economic Advisory Team.
March 1, 2016, at Central State University’s 129th Charter
Day Convocation, Dayton Unit NAACP President
Derrick L. Foward `90, was inducted into the Central State
University Alumni Achievement Hall of Fame Class of 2016
along with 5 other distinguished alums. Central established
an Achievement Hall of Fame to recognize the
achievements of its alumni. In CSU’s 129 year history, only
143 alums have been inducted. Foward has served in many
leadership positions professionally and civically, most
notably his 23-year career with Speedway LLC, 15-year
civic service with Northern Hills Neighborhood Association
and 13-year civil rights advocacy with the NAACP.
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SAMPLE CIVIC ENGAGEMENT STRATEGY
VOTER
EMPOWERMENT
CAMPAIGN
GOALS
LONG TERM
Engage in Issue
Advocacy on:
Voter rights,
Affordable
health care,
Free equal
education,
Justice
Economic
Sustainability

Youth &
Young Adult
Engagement
INTERMEDIATE
GOTV 11/8/2016
SHORT TERM
Register _______
unregistered
African Americans.
ORGANIZATIONAL
CONSIDERATIONS
CONSTITUENCY
TARGETS
TACTICS
WHAT RESOURCES
CAN YOU PUT IN?
LEADERS

.State Officers,

.Civ. Engage.
Coordinator,

..Database Mgr.,

.Political Action
Committees,

.Field Organizing,

.Unit Capacity,

.Communications
CONSTITUENTS

NAACP Members

ALLIES

Labor Unions

Faith Based

Greek Orgs.

.New Organizing
Institute Ed. Fund,
.Women’s Voices,
.Women Vote,
.Center For
Community
Change,

.NAACP/SCF,
NUL, .Black Youth
Vote, .Tom Joyner
Morning Show
THE DECISION
MAKERS

.Federal, State
Election Officials
that certify
election results

SECONDARY
TARGETS

.County, City,
School Bd.
Election officials
that certify
election results.
STEPS IN THE
CAMPAIGN

Volunteer five (5)
hours each week.

Recruit five (5)
volunteers

. Text the word
LEADER

to 62227 (NAACP)

Training

Create lists of
unregistered

Canvass
registrations

.Site registrations

.http://www.thisis
myvote.org/

1-866-MyVote1

.Upload new
Registrants

in the VAN

.Voter Education

.GOTV

Election
Protection
Voter Activation
Network (VAN)
Budgets
People
Collateral
HOW WILL IT BUILD
THE NAACP?
Coalition partners
Visibility
Budget
Experience
Internal problems in
the way?
OPPONENTS
Right wing
conservatives
WHO CARES ABOUT
THE PROBLEM?
Disenfranchised
HOW ARE THEY
ORGANIZED?
Into Precincts
Dr. J. Reide
Regional Field
Director
11/05/15
WHAT POWER DO
THEY HAVE OVER
THE TARGET?
The ability to vote
VOTER ACTIVATION NETWORK (VAN)
The Voter Activation Network (VAN), is an online interface
where organizers can access data about registered voters,
unregistered community members, volunteers and
supporters. Finding the people you want to talk to (your
targets) and using their contact information for voter
engagement is the focal point of any electoral, civic
engagement or issue campaign. The VAN can be used to
find the people that you want to engage, and to then help
you make phone calls, knock on doors, or send mail, and
then track the results.
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Please contact Dr. Jerome Reide Regional
Field Director for training and access to the
Voter Activation Network (VAN) :
[email protected]
(517) 371-2199