2026 Martin Luther King Jr. Award: Rev. Dr. Oscar King III

This award is given to a member or organization of Faith that has stood up for justice, equality, inclusion, and righteousness. This awardee has stood with the oppressed, the forgotten, and the marginalized of society.

Rev. Oscar King III is the pastor of Northwest Unity Baptist Church and Detroit Practice Leader for Kelley Cawthorne. He has accomplished a wide array of community and economic development projects while serving on numerous boards including: former chair of Next Detroit Neighborhood Initiatives; former chair of the Detroit Urban League; former board member for New Detroit; and former board member for St. John Providence Health System. He earned a bachelor’s degree in architecture from Howard University and a doctor of ministry degree from the Ecumenical Theological Seminary.

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MU Healthcare in Flint: Launching the Improve Hypertension Health Initiative

Last weekend, we helped launch the Improve Hypertension Health Initiative. The program addresses hypertension in the most at-risk communities in Flint.

MU in the News: Talking about ICE’s War on Immigrant Families on WDIV-4

Michigan United was on WDIV 4. They covered our forum on ICE and what they're doing in our state and the US. Tap to watch.

How Administration Policies on Medicaid, Social Security, and Tariffs Will Harm Working-Class Americans

Here’s how these key policies would directly harm millions of families, seniors, and low-wage workers across the country.

Michigan United at the Genesee County Community Safety Resource Fair

Michigan United was in Flint at a community saftey fair that was part of HeART to Canvas—hand-painted portraits honoring victims of violence.

MU in Action: Organizing to End Gun Violence in Michigan

On Friday, May 16, everyone with a stake gathered in Flint for a community conversation on stopping gun violence.

MU in Action: Lobbying Our Legislators in Washington, DC

MU was in DC meeting with Michigan lawmakers to say: "protect our communities—don’t fund detention and deportation."

MU Behind the Scenes: Working Together for Fair Treatment by Farmington Hills Police

How Michigan United joined with a faith partner to help solve one community's problem with "driving while Black." It's an example of what we do

Michigan United Healthcare was in DC, Talking about Vaccine Misinformation

Last month, our own Latressa Gordon, DNP, MSN, RN discussed vaccines & disinformation the 2025 NQMF Leadership Summit.

Michigan United Healthcare at Work in Flint

We're tallking about better dental health for people in the community. Another example of how we're working for you.

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