Category: In The News

When our work makes it to the News, we like to brag.  See articles in the news about VAAC and what we do.


  • Safe & Just Michigan “Day of Empathy” Set for March 22, 2022

    Safe & Just Michigan “Day of Empathy” Set for March 22, 2022

    Join Safe & Just Michigan for the 6th Annual Day of…

  • Juvenile Life Without Parole Bills May Soon See Action

    Juvenile Life Without Parole Bills May Soon See Action

    Sponsors say bills may move in spring S.B. 848 – 851…

  • Conversation with Percy Glover

    Percy Glover was recently interviewed by Voyage ATL. Check out the…

  • Prison reform group wants shorter sentences for inmates who earn credits through rehabilitation

    Prison reform group wants shorter sentences for inmates who earn credits through rehabilitation

    On Wednesday, February 23rd, 2022, Hope United Methodist Church played host…

  • 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐆𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞!

    𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐆𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞!

    Michigan is one of only six states with no policy for Good…

  • WLNS News Segment on Prison Gerrymandering Features VAAC’s Danny Jones

    WLNS News Segment on Prison Gerrymandering Features VAAC’s Danny Jones

    In December of 2021 when the Michigan Citizens Independent Redistricting Commission…

  • Strong Women Warriors Table of Perseverance

    Strong Women Warriors Table of Perseverance

    The Grand Rapids Chapter of A. Philip Randolph Institute recently hosted…

  • Join Us for a Rally at the Valley

    Join Us for a Rally at the Valley

    Please stand with us as we stand up for our sisters/siblings…

  • Open our Hearts to our Incarcerated Neighbors

    Open our Hearts to our Incarcerated Neighbors

    Join the Poor People’s Campaign for Moral Monday @ the Michigan…

  • VAAC Members Key Speakers at Community Conversation focusing on  Black Men and Mental Health Issues.

    VAAC Members Key Speakers at Community Conversation focusing on Black Men and Mental Health Issues.

    This event has taken place. To watch a recording of the…

  • VAAC Celebrates Black History 365 Days a Year

    VAAC Celebrates Black History 365 Days a Year

    The right to vote The right to an educationThe right to…

  • Interview with VAAC Member Percy Glover

    Interview with VAAC Member Percy Glover

    On January 26, 2022, VAAC Member Percy Glover participated in a…

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