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Reminder to Attend The Love Gathering Event on June 24th, 2023
The Justice for Gerard Movement presents… The Love Gathering Come join us for a day of love, laughter, and connection at The Love Gathering! This event is all about bringing people together to celebrate love in all its forms. June 24, 2023…. 12noon-6pm Where: HANDY PARK 26650 Capital Ave Redford Twp. Mi. 48239 A Day…
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Juneteenth Community Celebration & Resource Fair: Racial Inequities • Social Justice and Criminal Justice Reform
THURSDAY, JUNE 15 RACIAL INEQUITIES • SOCIAL JUSTICE AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM Panel Discussion with Law Enforcement & Community Leaders Martin Luther King Center • 1107 Adrian St., Jackson, MI Doors open at 5 p.m. Program begins at 5:30 p.m.
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Our Own Wall Street Juneteenth Gala: A Night of Jazz
VAAC’s Voting Outreach Coordinator E.B. Jordan will be on the panel! Each ticket comes with valet, dinner and two adult drink tickets. https://square.link/u/OmnMGSwP Join Detroit’s Our Own Wall Street as at their upcoming JUNETEENTH GALA – a NIGHT OF JAZZ – at the Mary Grove Conservancy in Detroit -on June 17th from 7 pm to…
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Michigan United to Host Juneteenth Events
In honor of Juneteenth 2023, Michigan United is hosting a series of events on June 13th, 16th and 17th, 2023. Juneteenth, aka “Black Independence Day,” marks the end of chattel slavery in America, but the journey to true freedom continues. Join us on June 17 at Church of the Messiah Detroit for the annual Silence…
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How to Check Your Voter Registration
From mayors and council members, to judges, school boards and more, there are important elections happening in many communities on November 7, 2023 and elections happening in every state in 2024! It’s never too early to start making your plan to vote, and that starts by ensuring your voter registration is accurate and up-to-date. Avoid…
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MI-CEMI Announces Legislation Tracker
MI-CEMI put together a list to track progress on their core legislation list core legislation. This invaluable resource will help all VAAC member organization follow these important bills through the legislative process so that we can take action in timely and effective manner. Bill text is available through the tracker link. Want to better understand…
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Support the Second Look Bill for Second Chances!
There are over 200,000 people in the United States serving life sentences, 1 out of every 7. Michigan data shows that 15,000 of our 32,500 incarcerated persons is serving life or a long sentence(15 years or more). Currently, over 30% of Michigan’s prison population has served more than 10 years. In point of fact, Michigan…
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Washtenaw County Expungement Set for Fair June, 15, 2023
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Sign Up ONCE to Get an Absentee Ballot for Every Election!
You can now enroll to automatically receive absentee ballots for every upcoming election. Thanks to a ballot proposal approved by voters in November 2022, the permanent mail ballot list is now available. No more signing up for each election! Once enrolled, you’ll receive a ballot in the mail automatically. Simply return it through a drop…
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Volunteers Needed for Juneteenth Voter Registration Events in Grand Rapids
Volunteers Needed for Juneteenth Jam from 10 am – 5 pm on June 17th, 2023 at Rosa Parks Circle 135 Monroe Center St NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503. If you have a couple hours, we would love your help. To volunteer, contact Kathi Harris at 616-558-5666 gr.proactive@gmail.com Volunteers also needed from 1-8 pm on June…
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Help Register Voters at Grand Rapids Pride 2023
VAAC will be doing voter registration at the Grand Rapids Pride Festival on June 17th, 2023 from 12 noon – 10 pm. We are looking for volunteers! If you have some time, please contact Kathi Harris, 616-558-5666. gr.proactive@gmail.com
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Celebrate Juneteenth: Honoring the Memory of Elizabeth Denison Forth
Wednesday, June 14, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Schedule of Events 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. 12 p.m. Speakers Food Trucks Meet & Greet Tables
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