Our Advocacy
Here is the story of Sherikia Hawkins. In a ground-breaking election in November of 2017, she made history as the first African-American elected to serve as City Clerk for the City of Southfield, Michigan. Having been reelected in 2021, she continues to stand as a rising leader, with over 18 years of public service and public administration experience. To date, she has successfully administered over 17 elections.
Unfortunately, her character, integrity, and conduct were called into question by the Michigan Attorney General's Office. The office alleges that the data errors stemming from the 2018 election are worthy of 6 felony charges, while her legal staff states that the errors are of a “technicality” rather than substantive nature, and without any intent and consequences of actual fraud, given the overall accuracy in the election’s results. Even more so that during their initial press conference, the Michigan Attorney General's Office confirmed the accuracy of the election results.
We work together to bring awareness to critical issues.
What Can I Do?
Contact Michigan Attorney General’s Office
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517-335-7644
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We work to bring diverse stakeholders together in critical decision-making.
We offer services to facilitate neutral, engaging, informative and moderated conversations that build goodwill between various organizations or public officials and the community they may wish to engage or collaborate with.
Although times may suggest that the middle ground is diminishing, we are committed to creating a middle ground and fostering powerful partnerships that deliver results and understanding for all.
Our Purpose
Our purpose is to give people the tools to practice and utilize their citizenship.
We work to bring diverse stakeholders together in critical decision-making.
We offer services to facilitate neutral, engaging, informative and moderated conversations that build goodwill between various organizations or public officials and the community they may wish to engage or collaborate with.
Although times may suggest that the middle ground is diminishing, we are committed to creating a middle ground and fostering powerful partnerships that deliver results and understanding for all.
We work to empower civic engagement by improving civic literacy and mentoring future leaders.
Learning about government and service to the community can be fun and exciting. We host after-school programs to foster an interest in service and awareness to youth.
In ever-changing times, it's important to pursue informed and data-driven decision-making. We partner with higher education institutions to mentor next-generation nonprofit and community leaders, while focusing on producing quality research on social issues.
Our Mission
Our mission is to promote equity and reduce barriers to civic engagement in local government, education, and matters like public safety.
We work to strengthen community structures by advocating for people and causes of great merit and need. We work to bring diverse groups, organizations, and stakeholders together in a neutral fashion to foster understanding and collaboration in critical decision-making.
Our Vision
Our vision is to see everyday citizens and taxpayers excited about democratic participation, free of the hopelessness and helplessness as often seen during civil distress. We teach people how to become civically engaged and we provide support that helps eliminate barriers to civic engagement.