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Apoye el llamado para poner fin a la manipulación de distritos electorales en prisiones en Michigan
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We are so grateful for this community and to everyone that was apart of this week’s Community Conversations. THANK YOU FOR STANDING WITH US!! Tuesday’s panel discussion, Prison Gerrymandering: How Stolen Political Power Harms Our Communities, was recorded. Once we’ve received the final recording it will be available for viewing on the Voting Access For…
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EB Jordan de VAAC hablará en la Conferencia de Autocuidado
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Come visit VAAC’s table & hear our very own Outreach Coordinator, E.B. Jordan Speak at: I.W.G. PRESENTS IT’S A ROYALTY THING Music BY Wanda Mack 6TH WOMEN’S EXPERIENCE WHERE QUEENS MANIFEST DREAMS SELF-CARE CONFERENCE on SATURDAY MAY 20, 2023 11:00 am-6:30 pm QUALITY INN 30375 Plymouth Rd., Livonia, MI 48150 FOOD | PANELISTS | WORKSHOPS…
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Primera parrillada anual de A Brighter Way
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A Brighter Way is hosting its 1st Annual Community BBQ Friday, May 19th, from 3 to 7 pm at Riverside Park in Ypsilanti. This is an opportunity to get to know your neighbors and amplify the “unity” in Community! For service providers and/or local vendors: Table space (bring your own table and chairs), like the…
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VAAC será anfitrión del panel del Día de la Madre el 18 de mayo de 2023
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El equipo de alcance al votante de VAAC lo invita a: Una celebración del Día de la Madre con mujeres anteriormente encarceladas
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Proyectos de ley Second Look presentados en Lansing
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A package of Michigan Senate Bills 321–325, introduced on may 3rd, 2023 would allow individuals who are incarcerated in Michigan to petition a judge for a reduction of their sentence after serving at least 10 years in prison. Corresponding House legislation is expected to soon be introduced. VAAC members Chuck Warpehoski (MI-CEMI) and Bonnie Zabel…
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¡No se pierda la conversación comunitaria de VAAC sobre la manipulación de prisiones!
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Virtual Event to take place on May 9, 2023 at 6 pm. Register now at: https://www.eventbrite.com/…/prison-gerrymandering-how…In an era of mass incarceration, where people are counted has a profound effect on our democracy — with downstream ramifications on under served communities. People who are incarcerated cannot in any meaningful sense be described as “residents” of the…
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VAAC organiza el panel "Enfoque en las mujeres anteriormente encarceladas"
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El Equipo de Divulgación de Votantes de VAAC lo invita a: Una celebración del Día de la Madre con mujeres anteriormente encarceladasPanel de discusión: Foco en mujeres anteriormente encarceladas: navegando por la libertad, el reingreso y las segundas oportunidades Cuándo: 18 DE MAYO de 2023 a las 6 p.m. Dónde: En línea. Regístrese AQUÍ con anticipación para este seminario web.
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¡Los eventos de segunda oportunidad en Marquette atrajeron la atención de los medios!
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VAAC Member Bonnie Zabel of Nation Outside and People of Action Coalition organized 3 events in Marquette for Second Chance Month on behalf that were a great success. Local TV news did 2 segments on the events. Even a few Lawmakers were in attendance and able to hear from directly people impacted by the criminal…
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El rescate de Michigan Black Mama's
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Michigan Liberation’s annual Black Mama’s Bail Out for 2023 officially launched on May 1, 2023 to bail out black mamas and women of color who meet the following requirements for bail. If you or someone you know meet all of the criteria listed above call Michigan Liberation between 12 pm – 6 pm. Contact: bail@miliberation.org…
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Un ayuntamiento sobre centrar a la humanidad en nuestro sistema legal
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Save the Date! May 17th at 5:30 p,m.Location: Grace Fellowship Church 1301 S Harris Rd, Ypsilanti, MI Join Ypsilanti activists for a town hall titled Bridging the Gap: Centering Humanity in Our Legal System. There a panel discussion and authentic dialogue about why prioritizing humanity is crucial when addressing necessary changes in our legal system…
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¡Reserva! VAAC organizará el panel de segunda oportunidad Parte II 18 de mayo de 2023
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Nuestro primer panel sobre el tema de las segundas oportunidades fue tan exitoso que planeamos traerles la parte 2, ¡con todas las panelistas femeninas! ¡Estén atentos para más información por venir!
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Speak Up para el apoyo de reingreso dirigido por pares
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Join NationOutside in advocating for a peer-led approach to reentry support! Your input is needed before May 8th, 2023 (Instructions provided HERE) It takes 30 seconds to complete. We applaud the Biden-Harris administration for pushing to expand access to healthcare in the Medicaid program to those currently incarcerated people who are transitioning back into our…
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