May 9–15, 2025

We’ve got a powerful lineup of community-driven events happening across Michigan this week—from expungement and warrant clinics to forums, trainings, and virtual workshops. Whether we’re showing up in person or organizing online, VAAC and our partners are making sure directly impacted people are informed, empowered, and heard.

Stop by and say hello! VAAC will be tabling at these key events:

Clínica de órdenes de arresto de Detroit | Saturday, May 10 | 10 AM – 3 PM
Butzel Family Recreation Center, 7737 Kercheval, Detroit, MI
Hosted by: Our Own Wall Street – Event Info

Expungement Fair – Kalamazoo | Saturday, May 10 | 12 – 4 PM
Fetzer Center, 2251 Business Court, Kalamazoo, MI
Hosted by: Safe & Just Michigan, Nation Outside, Michigan AG, Kalamazoo Defender Event Info

Foro de la alcaldía de Detroit 2025 | Thursday, May 15 | 5:30 – 8:30 PM
Location TBA – Save the Date! Hosted by: Our Own Wall Street, Black Women in Michigan Politics, Cody Rouge CAA, & Michigan United – Event Info

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More Events This Week

Feria de prevención de detenciones y ayuda mutua Saturday, May 10 | 10 AM – 2 PM
Masjid Ibrahim, 315 S Ford Blvd, Ypsilanti, MI
Hosted by: Southeast MI Pull Over Prevention – Event Info

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MI-CEMI Prison Programming Providers Table: Part 2 Tuesday, May 13 | 12 – 2 PM
Virtual, Hosted by: MI-CEMI – Event Info

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2025 LGBTQ+ Capitol Day Wednesday, May 14 | 8 AM – 3 PM
Michigan State Capitol, Lansing, MI, Hosted by: Equality Michigan & the Michigan LGBTQ+ Commission – Event Info

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Mic Check: Formación de portavoces para el movimiento Thursday, May 15 | 12 – 1:30 PM
Virtual, Hosted by: MI-CEMI – Event Info

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Conozca sus derechos al viajar al Ayuntamiento Thursday, May 15 | 6 – 8 PM
Virtual, Hosted by: The People’s Coalition Michigan – Event Info

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Commutation Workshop Thursday, May 15 | 6:30 PM
Virtual, Hosted by: AFSC – Event Info

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