NAACP Grand Rapids Youth Council

06/23/2025

06/11/2025

🚨 APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN!
Looking for a paid summer opportunity that builds your leadership, boosts your resume, and lets you give back to your community? 💼✊🏾

The NAACP Greater Grand Rapids Young Fellows Program is now accepting applicants ages 16–25 for an 8-week paid leadership experience!

🗓️ June 23 – August 15
💵 $17/hour | 15 hrs/week
📍 Mon-Wed-Fri | 10AM–3PM

Be part of something bigger this summer. Lead, grow, and level up.

📲 Apply now: https://bit.ly/naacpfellows

08/07/2024

The NAACP Greater Grand Rapids branch will be hosting a live 🎥 tomorrow night to get a jumpstart on our let’s talk about it forum bring your favorite topics.

08/01/2024

Join the NAACP greater Grand Rapids Branch youth council Aug. 9 for a candid conversation discussing some of your favorite topics! 💬
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07/17/2024

Join us for a conversation with the Grand Rapids Mayoral Candidates. Get the chance to ask questions and converse with the mayors on important issues. Find us at 1530 Madison Ave SE, Grand Rapids Mi 49507 on Tuesday July 23rd, 2024 at 6:00pm. See you there😁!

06/05/2024

We are excited to announce an extension to the application deadline for our leadership program! The new deadline to apply is June 10th at 5 PM EST.

Are you interested in expanding your leadership skills?

From June 17th to August 16th, this paid two-month program provides young adults between 16 and 25 with leadership training, professional and personal development, and exposure to career opportunities while acquiring the skills necessary to perform in all workspaces. Young fellows are expected to attend weekly workshops while performing the duties and tasks specified by NAACP management.

Click the link in our bio to learn more and apply by June 10th at 5 PM EST.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact [email protected].

05/30/2024

Are you interested in expanding your leadership skills?

From June 17th to August 16th, this paid two-month program provides young adults between the ages of 16 and 25 with leadership training, professional and personal development, and exposure to career opportunities while acquiring the skills necessary to perform in all workspaces. Young fellows are expected to attend weekly workshops while performing the duties and tasks specified by NAACP management.

Click this link in our bio to learn more and apply by June 5th at 5 PM ET.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact [email protected].

04/18/2024

🎶 Calling all young music creatives! 🌟 Don’t miss the first annual MUSIC ECON SUMMIT on April 27, 2024, at the Grand Rapids Center for Community Transformation! Learn from industry experts how to succeed in the music business, whether just starting or looking to level up.

Thanks to the Southtown CID and the Circle of Hope initiative, there are 60 scholarships for ages 15-24! Fill out the Google form for a chance to attend for FREE! Let’s empower our youth to thrive in music!

04/02/2024

We encourage you to attend a Town Hall Meeting tonight at 6:00 PM in the Grand River Room at the Kirkhof Center. This meeting will share insights gained during the listening session, explain the demands listed in our letter, and promote more effective communication about the changes GVSU students need.

Please share with your networks, as this is a chance to create change on the college campus.

Thank you!

03/14/2024

Join us on Wednesday, March 20th, from 6-8 pm in Pere Marquette for an impactful “Politics in Color” Panel discussion! The Brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. The NOTORIOUS Iota Epsilon Chapter, The Brothers of the Beta Chapter of Black Leaders Fighting for Critical Knowledge (B.L.A.C.K.), The Sultry Xi Nu Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc., Michigan League of Conservation Voters (M.L.C.V.), and Politicking Inc. are coming together to encourage our youth and young adults to attend and support. Learn about politics in minority spaces and how YOU can hear your voice from inspiring leaders like Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist, Dashuna Robinson, Rep. Kristian Grant, and our N.A.A.C.P. Youth Council President, Ja’Von L. Fields. Don’t miss out!

01/17/2024

Update ‼️

Here is the updated information for our MLK Essay Writing Competition!

$250 Cash Award ~ Grand Rapids
Youth Essay Competition
Submit to: [email protected]


If you have any questions or concerns please email us at: [email protected]