NLA Rally – Second Look Legislation
Long punishment is expensive and makes no sense when many lifers could be released more than safely back to our communities.
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.
Detroit Visionary Community Fair
SATURDAY OCTOBER 16 FROM 12 PM – 4 PM 7200 Mack Ave, Detroit, MI 48214-1768 FREE! Register HERE. Join us for a community fair that uplifts community togetherness through creative, alternative solutions.Detroiters are steadily facing a housing and health crisis due to the lack of support and funding from local …
Nation Outside and VAAC Release First of Its Kind Jail Voting Report
People held in pretrial detention in Michigan have the right to vote but are routinely denied the basic help and access they need to cast a ballot. The findings of the report will be detailed at a press conference to be held at 11 a.m. on Oct. 13 at the Genesee County Jail.
Justice Resource Fair in Pontiac
The Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office Racial Justice Advisory Council will be hosting a Justice Resource Fair on October 16, 2021 from 12-4 pm at Murphy Park Cricket Field in Pontiac. There will be free food, clothes, books, and haircuts, along with opportunities to get a photo ID, register to vote, …
Detroit Free Press Covers VAAC Advocacy on Prison Gerrymandering
On October 2, 2021, the Detroit Free Press published an article by Miriam Marini with the headline “Advocates push for inmates to be counted at their home addresses as redistricting ensues.” The well-written article does a deep dive into the issue and quotes VAAC chairperson, Danny Jones, as well as …
Join Redeeming Kimberly for Domestic Violence Event
Event Time change to 5 PM. Shatter The Silence. Stop The Violence. Please join us on Sunday, October 10th for a ‘LABOR OF LOVE! ‘
Take Action: Use Your Voice to End Prison Gerrymandering
Prison gerrymandering is the practice of counting incarcerated people as residents of the county in which the prison is located, instead of counting them as residents of the city they come from. This practice conflates population counts in predominantly white, rural areas where prisons are located, thus providing access to …
Support for VAAC at Detroit Pride
Gerald Tkach of Voting Access for All Coalition (VAAC) attended the Detroit Pride parade and festival last weekend to hand out flyers and talk about the importance of enabling citizens in jails to vote. He was met with great support. Below are some pictures of people who support our goals.
Film Screening and Panel discussion Friday Sept 24 at 6:30
Join us for a screening of the 50 minute documentary “Drawing the Line: Inside the Fight to End Prison Gerrymandering” followed by a panel discussion with the director, activist leaders and people interviewed in the movie. Gain a deeper understanding of Prison Gerrymandering in Michigan, its impact and how we can …
National Lifer’s Association Wrongful Conviction Rally in Lansing Set for 10/14.
Announcing a rally at the Michigan State Capitol in Lansing on October 14th, 2021 from 12 pm – 3pm organized by the National Lifers Association to end mass incarceration and show support for those who’ve been wrongfully convicted. We need you there! Who will be there holding up a sign …
Workshop on Messaging a Positive Vision
Find out how to disarm racist political weapons and replace them with a positive vision for America by attending a free three part workshop being offered by Liberal Leadership League in October called “Message Vision. Not Division”. More information about the workshop along with registration details can be found in …