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Únase a VAAC en el Día de la Empatía de Michigan 2023
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The Day of Empathy is a national day of action to generate empathy, humanize, and uplift the stories of justice-impacted people. On February 23, 2023, Safe & Just Michigan, in partnership with Dream.org, is proud to sponsor the Day of Empathy in Michigan at the Central United Methodist Church in Lansing. Voting Access For All Coalition will have…
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Ayúdenos a Terminar con la Gerrymandering en las Prisiones de Michigan
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VAAC members are pleased to report that a bill to end the practice of has been re-introduced in the Michigan Senate this year by Senator Sylvia Santana as SB0033 However, VAAC believes the bill could be improved with some specific provisions for implementation. Accordingly, VAAC has been meeting with the Prison Policy Initiative and the…
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Premios Silent Cry
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Silent Cry organizará una gala de premios el 11 de marzo de 2023 en Mary Grove College en Detroit para honrar a las Madres del Movimiento de Justicia Penal y a los Agentes de Cambio en la Comunidad. El evento también servirá para recaudar fondos para dos proyectos: Para comprar una entrada para la gala, haga clic aquí.
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24 de marzo de 2023 Clínica de Expurgación en Warren
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To register for a clinic with Lakeshore’s Pro Bono Program please complete this online form. This may take you 5 to 10 minutes. To apply online: If you can’t use the online system, you can call by phone at 1-888-783-8190. You can call Monday through Thursday between 9:00am – 5:00pm (and until 6:00 on Wednesday…
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Project Reentry ofrece taller de autodefensa
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Join SADO’s Project Reentry for our monthly workshop on self-advocacy led by Reentry Specialist, Marcus Williams. At this workshop, we’ll discuss tools and tips to ensure you’re speaking up for yourself whether in relationships, job prospects, or communication with fellow employees. Gain valuable skills to increase confidence and self-esteem; develop a sense of empowerment and…
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Almuerzo de reconocimiento de jóvenes programado para el 17 de febrero.
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On Friday February 17th When You Vote – I Win is hosting an event with students from Detroit Public Schools and our two original foot soldiers. Meet Alice Moore and Denise Holt, 2 sisters who walked the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama in 1965, as they tell their personal accounting of marching for the…
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Hablemos de la reforma de la fianza
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Please join our VAAC virtual meeting on Friday February 10th at 12:30 p.m., as we welcome Faith Saenz, an organizing strategist with ACLU-MI’s. She will discuss their Smart Justice Work, with focus on efforts to reform Michigan’s bail system. Use this link to join the meeting. LET’S TALK BAIL REFORM ~ Learn how you can…
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VAAC da la bienvenida al Mes de la Historia Negra
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Join us in welcoming Black History Month by watching our video. This time takes on even more special meaning in light of the attempts across the country to stop telling our story. We will never stop honoring our ancestors, our mentors, our bright minds, and our excellence. Join us in celebrating and honoring the pivotal…
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Los alguaciles del condado de Genesee "Toman el paso" para la caridad
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Para comprometerse, visite esta página: https://www.classy.org/team/461643
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VAAC participará en el evento "From Locked Out To Locked In"
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Please join VAAC for this important event! Hosted by: Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Epsilon chapterDate: Saturday, February 4th, 2023Time: 4-5:30 pmLocation: University of Michigan Rackham Assembly Hall Room 4th floor (located at 915 E Washington St, Ann Arbor, MI 48109) Panelists: VAAC – E.B. Jordan. Percy GloverNation Outside – Jessica Henry, Johnell Allen-BayA Brighter Way…
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Fecha importante en el bloqueo de la tubería de la escuela a la prisión
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On January 25th, 2016, the United States Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that its 2012 decision in Miller v. Alabama (which rendered life without parole an unconstitutional penalty for juveniles) will apply retroactively to the more than 2600 individuals previously sentenced to life without parole as children. As significant as this ruling has been, it is…
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VAAC se unirá a Lansing Expurgation & Job Fair
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Capital Area Michigan Works is hosting an expungement and job fair on Monday, February 6th, 2022 from 1pm-4pm at 2110 S. Cedar St. in Lansing. VAAC will have a table at this event to share voting information and register voters! Anyone interested in learning about their expungement options is encouraged to fill out a pre-screening…
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