Bus Loads of Civic Rights and Worker Advocates Expected in Lansing for Annual NAACP...

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Mon May 18, 2009 10:44am EDT 

Bus Loads of Civic Rights and Worker Advocates Expected in Lansing for Annual
NAACP Legislative Day

Day's highlights include Rally to Save & Protect American Automotive Jobs,
Visits to State Legislators, and Celebration of Michigan NAACP 100th
Anniversary

What 
The Michigan NAACP will celebrate its 100th anniversary during its annual
Legislative Day in Lansing. Hundreds of civic rights and worker advocates from
across Michigan will make their voices heard at this annual event. Activities
include a presentation of legislative agenda to the Michigan Legislative Black
Caucus, legislative office visits, and a rally on the steps of the State
Capitol for American Automotive jobs, followed by centennial celebration
activities. 

When
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Where
Michigan State Capitol 
Lansing, Michigan

Highlights
Michigan Legislative Black Caucus Breakfast, 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM, Mackinac Room
(Not Open to the Public)
--Advocates will present legislative agenda to caucus members

Rally to Save & Protect American Automotive Jobs, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM, State
Capitol Steps (Open to the Public)

100th Anniversary Cake Cutting & Centennial Toast Celebration, 1:30 PM, Room
426 (Open to the Public)

Legislative Office Visits, 2:30 PM - 3:45 PM, Legislative Offices (Open to the
Public)
    Contact:    Yvonne M. White, State President, NAACP
                (313) 520-6144 (cell)
                www.michigannaacp.org
                Lindsey Wright, Berg Muirhead & Associates
                (313) 872-2202, Ext. 204
                (313) 820-9473 (cell)


/PRNewswire -- May 18/

SOURCE  The Michigan NAACP
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