Center for Civil Justice

07/21/2023

06/17/2023

Juneteenth, an annual commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States and the nation's newest federal holiday, takes place June 19, 2023. Also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day, Juneteenth has been observed by communities across the country, in different ways, for more than 150 years. From small gatherings centered around family and prayer to parades, rodeos, races, Miss Juneteenth contests and cookouts with traditional foods, Juneteenth celebrations have grown tremendously in recent years. Since President Joe Biden signed legislation to declare Juneteenth a national holiday in 2021, towns and cities in every corner of the U.S. now host a broad range of educational and recreational events that pay homage to Black history, art and culture throughout the long weekend.

In celebration of Juneteenth, the Center for Civil Justice will be closed on Monday, June 19th and will reopen on Tuesday, June 20th.

Traditional "Flint Juneteenth" Celebration 2023
Dates: June 9 - 19, 2023
Flint & Genesee County

Liberation. Education. Celebration🙌🏾
Celebrating 51 years in the Flint & Genesee County Community.

Looking to be a vendor 👇🏾 click link to sign up

http://Bit.ly/juneteenth2023vendor

06/12/2023

06/05/2023

PRIDE MONTH IS HERE!!!!

04/27/2023

Crossover is excited to start our Monday Giveaways for 2023! On the 1st and 3rd Monday of the Month (weather permitting), from 11am until 2pm, Crossover will have various clothing, household items, and miscellaneous goods available under the tents in our parking lot at 414 W. Court Street!



MAY DATES: Monday, May 1st and Monday, May 15th from 11am until 2pm!

04/10/2023

Genesee County Families,

It’s time to apply for the 2023-2024 school year! Discover an Early Head Start, Head Start of GSRP program near you. Many families may qualify at no cost. Learn more by visiting www.591kids.org or calling 810-591-KIDS.

03/22/2023

Due to , renewals were paused, but they’re coming back! Don’t wait - update and stay covered! Make sure your state Medicaid office has your current mailing address NOW: https://newmibridges.michigan.gov/s/isd-landing-page?language=en_US

03/15/2023

Now that things are getting back to normal, your renewal will be too. Ensure your state knows where to send your letter.

Update your address today: https://newmibridges.michigan.gov/s/isd-landing-page?language=en_US

03/08/2023

Happy International Women's Day

To means believing people don't always start from the same place, so treating everyone the same isn't always fair. Striking the pose is a significant symbol of global unity in collectively forging change for worldwide. provides an important catalyst for mobilizing action by challenging , calling out , drawing attention to , seeking out - and of course celebrating ✨ the many achievements of women everywhere. 🌎

⁠👉🏽 bit.ly/IWD2023 (Artwork: Sabrina Chong, Penang Malaysia)

02/09/2023

During the federal COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE), many changes were made to the Medicaid program's eligibility, administration, and policies to ease rules for providers and prevent Medicaid beneficiaries from losing their healthcare coverage. Now that the pandemic has eased up, the emergency order allowing for these changes is coming to an end. This means, that in 2023 many are at risk of losing their Medicaid coverage.

02/09/2023

Due to recent federal legislation, additional food assistance benefits that people have received since April 2020 will be ending February 2023. The last payment will be issued in February. The issuance dates will be between Feb. 18 and Feb. 27. You will receive your regular benefit amount beginning in March.

02/02/2023

African Americans have resisted historic and ongoing oppression, in all forms, to advocate for a dignified self-determined life in the United States and beyond. Black people have had to consistently push the United States to live up to its ideals of freedom, liberty, and justice for all and have sought ways to nurture and protect Black lives, and for autonomy of their physical and intellectual bodies through armed resistance, voluntary emigration, nonviolence, education, literature, sports, media, and legislation/politics. Black led institutions and affiliations have lobbied, litigated, legislated, protested, and achieved success (alash.org)

“Do not get lost in a sea of despair. Be hopeful, be optimistic. Our struggle is not the struggle of a day, a week, a month, or a year, it is the struggle of a lifetime. Never, ever be afraid to make some noise and get in good trouble, necessary trouble.” John Lewis

The Black History theme for 2023 is "Black Resistance." ASALH will explore the many meanings of the theme through the 22 programs and events planned for February.

https://asalh.org/new-calendar/

01/13/2023

The Center for Civil Justice will be closed on Monday, January 16, 2023 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Have a great weekend!

Our H.E.L.P line provides help with questions or problems that you may have with programs such as Medicare or Medicaid. Call us today!

11/10/2022

During the federal COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE), many changes were made to the Medicaid program's eligibility, administration, and policies to ease rules for providers and prevent Medicaid beneficiaries from losing their healthcare coverage. It is anticipated that the US Department of Health and Human Services will soon announce the end of the current federal PHE. Michigan will restart Medicaid eligibility renewals and certain waived policies that were in place during the pandemic when the federal PHE ends.

10/27/2022

The Michigan Department of Health & Human Services is accepting public comments on its request to renew the Healthy Michigan Plan Section 1115 Demonstration, which affects the
Medicaid expansion population. Medicaid expansion has had a positive and impactful effect on low-income Michiganders having insurance coverage.
However, MDHHS is asking for continued approval to impose harmful requirements on the expansion population, including premiums, cost-sharing, and healthy behavior requirements.
Failure to pay premiums or complete an annual Health Risk Assessment or healthy behavior would result in loss of coverage for beneficiaries with incomes between 100% and 133% of the
federal poverty level and 48+ cumulative months of enrollment in HMP.
How to Comment
 Send an email to [email protected]
 Include on subject line: Healthy Michigan Plan, Project No. 11-W-00245/5
 Include your name and city.
 Feel free to tell a little about yourself and share why having Medicaid coverage is important/necessary to you
 Share any difficulties you have with paying premiums or understanding how the premiums and cost-sharing work
 Share any difficulties you have in understanding the Healthy Behaviors Incentive Plan, how the MI Health Account is calculated, or the statements you receive
 Share hardship you would face if you lost coverage because you were unable to pay premiums or to complete an annual healthy behavior or Health Risk Assessment

10/19/2022

The Michigan Department of Health & Human Services is accepting public comments on its request to renew the Healthy Michigan Plan Section 1115 Demonstration, which affects the
Medicaid expansion population. Medicaid expansion has had a positive and impactful effect on low-income Michiganders having insurance coverage.

However, MDHHS is asking for continued approval to impose harmful requirements on the expansion population, including premiums, cost-sharing, and healthy behavior requirements.
Failure to pay premiums or complete an annual Health Risk Assessment or healthy behavior would result in loss of coverage for beneficiaries with incomes between 100% and 133% of the
federal poverty level and 48+ cumulative months of enrollment in HMP.

How to Comment
 Send an email to [email protected]
 Include on subject line: Healthy Michigan Plan, Project No. 11-W-00245/5
 Include your name and city.
 Feel free to tell a little about yourself and share why having Medicaid coverage is important/necessary to you
 Share any difficulties you have with paying premiums or understanding how the premiums and cost-sharing work
 Share any difficulties you have in understanding the Healthy Behaviors Incentive Plan, how the MI Health Account is calculated, or the statements you receive
 Share hardship you would face if you lost coverage because you were unable to pay premiums or to complete an annual healthy behavior or Health Risk Assessment

09/29/2022

You can help make sure you and your loved ones get the language access services you need. Share your story and help the Biden Administration strengthen protections for people with limited English proficiency! https://whymycarecounts.org/section-1557-quality-health-care-for-everyone/

07/13/2022

Anyone in the United States can text or call 988 to reach trained counselors who can help them cope with a mental health emergency, and direct them to additional resources for mental health and substance use treatment.

The new national su***de hotline, which has expanded its focus to help callers experiencing a range of mental health emergencies, launches July 16.

06/13/2022

It’s PRIDE MONTH 🌈!
Let everyone know to Meet us in the Park for this years Pride Celebration!
June 25th, 2:00pm-8:00pm with your Host Carl Furillostar Franklin Jr.

We want to give a special thanks to this year’s sponsorships we couldn’t do it with out you!

04/12/2022

LSEM is excited to be hosting our annual Virtual Fair Housing Conference on Friday, April 29th from 9A-12P! Join us to learn more about fair housing, community justice projects, why where you live matters, and how to practice well-being. Registration link below:

http://bit.ly/lsemfhc2022

04/11/2022

The Office of Global Michigan has joined Governor Whitmer and President Biden, who have recognized April as Arab American Heritage month this year. As Gov. Whitmer said in her Proclamation, "Arab Americans have been an integral part of the State of Michigan since their migration to the United States around 1880."

Today, Michigan is home to the largest concentration of individuals from the Middle East, with the population predominantly located in Southeast Michigan. President Biden said in his letter recognizing National Arab American Heritage Month, "For centuries, Arab Americans have embraced working hard, giving back, and cultivating friendship and community — helping shape our nation's history and build our future."

This April, we invite everyone to recognize the significant contributions to academia, business, medicine, law, technology, government, science and social justice Arab Americans make.

Experience the rich culture of Arab Americans by going to your local Arabic restaurant or visiting the Arab American National Museum. Protect your friends and neighbors by learning how the history of Arab Americans in the U.S. remains neglected or defaced by misconceptions, bigotry and anti-Arab racism in the forms of crimes and hate speech.

Check out the Arab American Foundation website and the Arab American National Museum Calendar for ongoing news and activities during April.

03/30/2022

03/29/2022

Put LSEM on your calendar this month! Our next Legal Lounge is March 30th at 5:15pm. We will be hosting a panel of Women in Leadership! Follow us on Facebook today