The Ezekiel Project Saginaw

05/25/2026

Before Memorial Day, there was Decoration Day.

Many Americans were never taught that one of the earliest known Memorial Day observances was led by formerly enslaved Black Americans in Charleston in 1865.

After the Civil War, Black residents discovered Union soldiers buried in a mass grave at a former Confederate prison camp. They carefully reburied the soldiers, decorated the graves with flowers, and gathered in remembrance with songs, prayers, and honor.

Long before Memorial Day became a national tradition, Black Americans were already showing the country what it meant to decorate the graves of the fallen with dignity, gratitude, and love.

Today, we honor all who gave their lives in service to this country.

May we never forget the sacrifices made, or the people who made sure those sacrifices were remembered.


*Photo credit Zinn Education Project

04/28/2026

Join us for the National Day of Prayer on Thursday, May 7th, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM on the front lawn of City Hall.

This is a time for our community to come together in unity, reflection, and prayer for our city, state, and nation. All are welcome.

In case of inclement weather, we will gather at Greater Williams Temple Church of God in Christ.

We hope to see you there as we stand together in faith and community.

02/27/2026

We are ready and excited to convene for another powerful Prayer Breakfast tomorrow. We have a powerful speaker, Minister Rigel J. Dawson, joining up from Flint, MI. We are also overjoyed to celebrate this year's award recipients, Pastor Craig Tatum, Deacon Librado Gayton, and William Hodgkin Jr. We look forward to seeing you there!

02/27/2026

Meet our speaker and award recipients for the 29th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Prayer Breakfast! We're excited to see you all tomorrow!

02/21/2026

There are no words for the loss we are feeling as an entire community. Nyesha LaToy was more than a board member for Ezekiel, she was a sounding board, an encourager and a unwavering voice in the community. Our hearts and prayers are with her family. She is and will forever remain family and we thank her for her service to our organization and our community. Job well done.

02/19/2026

Harry Browne was a trailblazer in Saginaw’s labor and civic life. While working for Chevrolet Grey Iron, he became the first Black president of UAW Local 688 in 1948 — a historic milestone in local labor leadership.

He later served on the Saginaw County Board of Supervisors, chaired the United Way, and owned Browne’s Mortuary, dedicating his life to service and community leadership.

02/18/2026

There's still time to purchase tickets for the 29th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Prayer Breakfast happening Saturday, February 28th at 9:00 a.m. at Horizons Conference Center. You don't want to miss this event! Tickets are available at www.theezekielproject.org

02/18/2026

The only way to make change is to be involved!

The next City Council meeting is February 23 at 6:30 p.m. and will be held at the Andersen Enrichment Center, 120 Ezra Rust Drive. Meetings can also be viewed live on the City’s YouTube channel.

If you're unable to watch it live, you can watch the recording of the meeting on our website or YouTube channel, typically posted the day after the meeting.

To make public comment, complete this form and submit to the City Clerk's office no later than 1 PM on the day of the Council Meeting: https://bit.ly/3ArlQ7r

02/17/2026

Today we honor the legacy of Jesse Jackson, a pastor and organizer who showed us that faith must live beyond the walls of the church.

Rev. Jackson helped transform moral conviction into collective action by registering voters, building coalitions, and reminding communities of their power.

His life teaches us that lasting change is built through courage, persistence, and people who are willing to stand together.

We carry that responsibility forward.

02/16/2026

This Presidents’ Day, we honor those who organized, built power, and shaped democracy long before and beyond the office itself.