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¡El Grupo de Trabajo de Gerrymandering en Prisiones del VAAC lo necesita a USTED! ¡¡Únete a nosotros!!
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For the past month, a VAAC work group has been meeting to formulate our legislative strategy for ending the practice of prison gerrymandering. Participants have included staff from the Prison Policy Initiative and the Campaign Legal Center who have provided expert assistance. We welcome all VAAC members to join our meetings every other Friday to…
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Actualización legislativa: proyectos de ley para poner fin a la vida juvenil sin libertad condicional
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Michigan legislators in the state Senate & House have introduced a package of 10 bills to end juvenile life without parole. As of this writing the bills have been referred to the Judicial Committee of each chamber/ On March 3rd, 2023, Senator Jeff Irwin (District 15) issued this press release detailing the specifics of this…
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Premios Silent Cry para honrar a los miembros de VAAC
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Silent Cry will be hosting an awards gala on March 11th, 2023 at Mary Grove College in Detroit to honor Mothers of the Criminal Justice Movement and Change Makers in the Community. Among the honorees at the gala will be some very special VAAC members, including Voting Access For All Coalition’s acting chair, Kathi Harris,…
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Miembro destacado de VAAC: Amani Sawari
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In college, Amani Sawari studied public policy and media communications with a vision in mind: to use these skills in the movement to end mass incarceration. But when she graduated from the University of Washington, no job like that existed. So, she says “I combined my abilities in writing and communications to form Sawari Media…
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Clínica de Expurgación de Flint 10 de marzo de 2023
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From a story by Sophia Lada of the Flint Beat: ‘A fresh start’: Criminal record expungement clinic this Friday in Flint A criminal record expungement clinic is taking place 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, March 10, 2023 at the Calvary United Methodist Church in Flint. “The beginning of the year is usually the time…
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¡Conviértase en un entrenador de reingreso dirigido por pares!
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This is your opportunity to train as a peer-led reentry coach with Nation Outside. This training program is designed to equip individuals with the skills and knowledge necessary to support and empower formerly incarcerated individuals as they navigate the re-entry process. As a peer-led reentry coach, you will be trained to provide guidance and resources…
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Seminario web y glosario de idiomas de impacto de MI-CEMI
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Impact Language Glossary & Webinar: How to Use Language Within Media to Shape Perception and Policy You’re invited to attend an upcoming webinar, “How to Use Language Within Media to Shape Perception and Policy” hosted by VAAC coalition member Michigan Collaborative to End Mass Incarceration (MI-CEMI). Featured will be a panel of experts providing hands-on…
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Almuerzo de reconocimiento juvenil organizado por When You Vote I WIN
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VAAC – Voting Access for All was invited to attend this amazing event hosted by When You Vote I WIN Youth Recognition Lunch: An Afternoon with Two Foot Soldiers: Meet Sisters Denise Holt & Alice Moore.It was an incredible afternoon. We had the honor of meeting two foot soldiers, Sisters Denise Holt & Alice Moore,…
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Conversaciones cruciales en la comunidad negra
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Michigan United, ABISA, Rock of Salvation Ministries y la comunidad ugandesa en Michigan (UGBA) presentan Conversaciones cruciales en la comunidad negra: Mes de la historia negra Martes, 28 de febrero de 2023 5:30- 8:30 p. m. La Asociación de Bibliotecarios de Michigan 13300 Puritan, Detroit, Michigan 48227 Se proporcionarán alimentos y refrigerios. Compre en las mesas de los proveedores. Sintonice EN VIVO en https://www.facebook.com/MichiganUnited a las 6:40 p.m. EST
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California busca permitir la votación en prisión
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As advocates for allowing currently incarcerated individuals to vote in Michigan, VAAC is actively look how other states are pushing forward on this important issue. The article below by Kira Lerner published in The Guardian on Fri 17 Feb 2023 talks about what is happening in the state of California Could California be the latest…
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Nation Outside organiza la celebración de la historia negra
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Únase a nuestros amigos en Nation Outside para una celebración de Black History el 25 de febrero de 5 a 8 p. m. en el Centro MLK 1107 Adrian, Jackson, MI. TOMEMOS UN TIEMPO PARA RECONOCER LOS LOGROS DE LOS AMERICANOS NEGROS EN NUESTRA COMUNIDAD Y NUESTRA HISTORIA.
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Michgan LCV celebra la historia negra
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All are invited to “Michigan LCV Celebrates Black History: Resistance Through Accessibility, Collaboration, and Legislative Power” on February 24th from 5pm to 7pm (ET) in Farmington Hills, Michigan. Hosted by the Michigan League of Conservation Voters, the event will celebrate Black History Month and recognize our historic Michigan Legislative Black Caucus with food, beverage, and…
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