FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
NAACP Lansing Branch Political Action Committee is proud to present the 2025 Mayoral Candidate Forum – a nonpartisan event dedicated to open dialogue with mayoral candidates about their priorities for the city.
LANSING, MI – NAACP Lansing Branch invites community members to join us for our Mayoral Candidate Forum. The candidate forum is designed to provide a platform for community members to share their questions and concerns with the candidates.
Event Details:
Date: Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Time: 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Location: Union Missionary Baptist Church | 500 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. | Lansing, MI 48915 Audience: The general public and media outlets are invited.
“It is our hope that having this mayoral candidate forum will promote transparent, informed, and participatory democracy.” said Harold A. Pope, President of the NAACP Lansing Branch. “We want to make sure candidates address real community concerns, not just campaign talking points.”
Natasha Atkinson, NAACP Lansing Branch Political Action Committee Chair added, “Next week’s event is one of two forums we will be hosting for the Mayor and City Council elections respectively. These candidate forums align with NAACP’s 116-year mission of uplifting the voices of marginalized and underrepresented communities. Specifically, the forums provide an opportunity for members of the community to ask the questions that matter to them most and make truly informed decisions on who will represent their values and ideals. NAACP Lansing Branch is honored to provide this opportunity for the Lansing community.”
Mark your calendars and make sure to arrive early as seating is limited.
For additional questions and information, please contact Natasha Atkinson, NAACP Lansing Branch Political Action Committee Chair, at politicalaction@naacplansing.org.
About NAACP Lansing Branch
On April 14, 1919, the Lansing Branch of the NAACP was chartered under the leadership of Branch President C. A. Campbell. Lansing Branch is one of 2,220 branches in the Association with the mission to secure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights in order to eliminate race-based discrimination and ensure the health and well-being of all persons. Through programs and initiatives focused on education, political empowerment, economic sustainability, and health, the branch strives to build a stronger, more inclusive community for all.
Please note that the NAACP is a non-partisan organization and does not endorse or align with any particular political candidate or party.
Media Contact:
Kirby R. Gibson
Communications, Press, & Publicity Chair
NAACP Lansing Branch
(517) 299-0334
Communications@naacplansing.org www.naacplansing.org
