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Vigilia por las muertes sin sentido en la prisión de mujeres de Huron Valley
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On Friday, April 22, 2022 a memorial vigil and rally will be held at 7pm outside Women’s Huron Valley Prison at 3201 Bemis Rd. in Ypsilanti MI. In March of 2022, one of our siblings at Women’s Huron Valley Prison (WHV) was denied medical attention and later returned to her cell and died. This willful…
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Las oraciones que nos crean: elaborando la vida de un escritor en prisión
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PEN America announces the publication of an important new book. From Pen.org: “PEN America recognizes the freedom to write and the power of words to transform the world. Our mission is to unite writers and their allies to celebrate creative expression and defend the liberties that make it possible. The Sentences That Create Us: Crafting A Writer’s Life…
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Eventos del Día de la Tierra en Metro Detroit y Ann Arbor
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In celebration of Earth Week – The City of Detroit Office of Sustainability has collaborated with many community organizations to put together some great events. Show your support of Mother Earth in The D this year by checking out these different events! Gear up, go green and head outside to give back to Mother Earth. Note: Some…
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Done zapatos para ayudar a terminar con la falta de vivienda
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S&D PJ Housing, a Wayne County organization that provides support services for women transitioning out of prison, is holding a shoe collection fundraiser through May 31st, 2022. Just drop of your gently used shoes in any size at 12400 E. 7 Mile Rd. Detroit, MI 48205 Monday- Friday 10am-2pm. Help us spread the word about…
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El condado de Genesee será el anfitrión de la próxima feria de recursos de expurgación OWI el 4 de mayo
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(Excerpted From MLive-The Flint Journal) GENESEE COUNTY, MI – An upcoming event could give a second chance to people convicted of operating a vehicle while intoxicated in Genesee County. Several organizations have come together to sponsor the Genesee County OWI Expungement Resource Fair, giving people who have previously been convicted for OWI a chance to…
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Explorando los derechos de voto de los presos a través del arte
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Un nuevo proyecto creativo, “Muerte cívica, dignidad cívica” explora la relación entre ciudadanía y castigo, y lo que significa ser un ciudadano activo. Actualmente se aceptan presentaciones para artes visuales, escritura y otros trabajos creativos.
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Liberación de Michigan organizará dos ferias de eliminación de antecedentes penales en Detroit en abril
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Do you have a criminal record? You may be eligible to have it removed through a process called expungement! Get back on track … be better prepared for employment, housing, schooling and more. Michigan Liberation is excited to host two clean slate expungement fairs: Saturday, April 9th, 2022 11 am – 3 pm Center for…
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El 50º Hash Bash de Ann Arbor llegará este fin de semana
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Here’s a guide to Hash Bash 2022- Thousands of people are expected to gather on the University of Michigan’s Diag to show their support for reforming marijuana laws. Held annually since 1972, the 50th-anniversary event will highlight the cannabis industry, marijuana legislation and cannabis activism. Hash Bash organizers told MLive that this year’s speakers include…
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Feria de recursos
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Get the support and resources you need to succeed in the community to become productive self-sufficient citizens come and learn about the resources available in our community. Returning Citizens Resource Fair, Date and Time : Saturday April 9th | 12-4 PM Location : Operating Engineers Local 324, 900 – 40th St., SE Grand Rapids 49508…
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Un premio de ensayo corto pagado por trabajos escritos por personas que están actualmente o anteriormente encarceladas
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Truthout is proud to open submissions for the second year of the annual Keeley Schenwar Memorial Essay Prize, for work authored by people who are currently or formerly incarcerated. Truthout will be awarding two prizes, each for an original essay of 1,500 words or less on the topic of prisons, policing or a related subject. It may be…
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Mujeres negras: comparta su historia y ayude a la comunidad
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If you are in Wayne, Oakland, or Macomb County, aged 18-45, and are interested in using your voice to make a difference, please consider supporting this study. Dr. Seal-Jefferson, a social epidemiologist from East Detroit, an activist and a tenured professor at Ohio State has taken on a project to prove to the country that…
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Una semana completa de eventos de empatía
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The “Day of Empathy” event on 3/22/22 in Lansing organized by Safe & Just Michigan was a big success. In 2022, Dream Corps JUSTICE and the Empathy Network have organized a full WEEK of events across the nation from march 28th – April 5th.. For details and registration for events, please click HERE. What’s New…
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