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Detroit Public Theatre Announces Performances by Shakespeare In Prison Alumni
The Detroit Public Theater presents “IN & ON OUR OWN TERMS”, the first in-person performance featuring SIP alums alongside members of UofM’s Prison Creative Arts Project’s Linkage Community! IN & ON OUR OWN TERMS will feature a number of artists sharing stories from their own experience that would not typically be part of the broader…
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Michigan Chronicle: Court Strikes Down Mississippi’s Lifetime Voting Ban as Unconstitutional
From an August 6th, 2023 Michigan Chronicle article by Ebony JJ Curry In a landmark ruling, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit declared that the Mississippi Constitution’s Section 241, which imposed a lifetime voting ban on individuals with certain felony convictions even after they’ve served their sentences, is in violation of the…
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Back to School Pop-Up & School Supply Giveaway in Detroit
Principles of Faith Missionary Baptist Church, Pastor Levon Johnson and Inspiring Women’s Greatness presents Back to School Pop-Up & School Supply Giveaway on August 26, 2023 from 12-4pm Outside Event! Community Event! Vendors Wanted! Bring your own table and chairs ( $65Vendor Fee if you bring your own table & chairs, $75 Vendor Fee with…
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Michigan Justice Advocacy Announces Good Time Signature Campaign
Michigan Justice Advocacy us excited to announce the official start of the Good Time Ballot signature collection campaign! We have a new website containing a training video to help everyone learn how to fill out the ballot petition signature sheet. Once you finish watching the video, you will take a short quiz which will help…
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August 2023 Pull Over Prevention and Mutual Aid Fair
Pull Over Prevention will provide free car repair of lights, tires, and fluids to prevent interactions with law enforcement. This event will also feature free food from FedUp Ministries. Pet Pals Mutual Aid will also be presenting distributing free pet supplies, and we will also have a variety of snacks and COVID safety supplies. Childcare…
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Good Time Crepes and Conversations
Now is the time to aggressively push collective community actions for Good Time Legislation.You are invited to attend Good Time Crepes and Conversations: Paths Towards Transforming Michigan’s Prisons. This event, hosted by Amani Sawari, Michigan United and Good Time will include spoken word, live music, fresh crepes and beverages. (Paid tickets include food.) Date/Time: July 29th 6-9…
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The Truth About Voting Access in Metro Detroit
Join Detroit Visibility Power on Wednesday, July 26th at 10 am on Zoom for a briefing about our new report: Improving Voting Accessibility for Detroit Voters with Disabilities. In November 2022, DDP teamed up with The Carter Center to audit 261 Detroit & Metro Detroit polling locations for accessibility. This audit, the largest of its…
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Sign On to Support Michigan Fair Chance Housing Act
Nation Outside and the Vera Institute request your support for the Fair Chance Access to Housing Act. This legislation removes barriers to housing for people with conviction histories in Michigan. Please fill out the form (link below) to sign the support letter for the Fair Chance Access to Housing Act. Organizations and individuals are welcome to…
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End Mass Incarceration: Pass Bail Reform Legislation
Ask your lawmakers to take action on bail reform. Michigan’s bail system is badly broken. It is a key driver of mass incarceration and disproportionately impacts Black and Brown people. On any given day, over half of Michigan’s jail population – about 8,000 people presumed innocent but who can’t afford bail – remain locked behind…
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Democracy Detained: Fulfilling the Promise of the Right to Vote from Jail
In June of 2023,Christina Das and Jackie O’Neil of the Thurgood Marshal Institute issued an important brief on the right to vote from jail. Below is an excerpt: Across the country, thousands of elected officials wield considerable power over the function and outcomes of the criminal legal system. Each year, in some states and districts,…
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Michigan Liberation Offers Leadership Training
Exciting news! You’re invited to Michigan Liberation’s Leadership Development Training! Mark your calendars for Saturday, July 29th at The Commons in Detroit, MI. Dive into the theme of Self Interest and its significance. Discover how to build a strong base and collective power to end mass incarceration. Don’t miss out! Register now: bit.ly/44dFSim For any…
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Rally in Detroit for Second Look!
CITIZENS FOR SECOND LOOK RALLY to be held on the front steps of the Church, Evergreen Corner of Grand River. Join host Pastor Samuel Stephens, show your support for, learn about, #SecondLookLegislation. Come out and learn how Second Look Legislation will impact our Citizens and Community! WHEN: Saturday, July 22 10am-1pm WHERE: The Historic Pure…
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