Saturday, October 3, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Detroit Public Library

Healing Word Artists and the Detroit Public Library will host a program examining women’s voting history, civic participation, and contemporary challenges to political engagement.

The program includes two sections, “Women Then & Now” and “What’s at Stake? / Let’s Work Together.” Presentations and discussions will address the 19th Amendment and Voting Rights Act, the history of unions and the middle class, political corruption, voter apathy, and strategies for engaging more people in civic life.

VAAC will be represented by Christopher Ford, who will speak about voter apathy, including among Millennials, Gen Z, and men.

The program also features performances by Healing Word Artists, moderated conversations, and opportunities for audience questions.

Parking Information

Free parking is available for the event.

Detroit Public Library Employee Lot on Putnam

• Free on Saturdays
• Includes 5 accessible parking spaces and 8 reserved spaces
• People using other spaces will need to walk to either the Woodward or Cass entrance

TechTown and Amtrak Station
6161 Woodward Ave., Detroit, MI

• Park in the designated spaces
• Walk across the street to the QLINE Amsterdam Station
• Take the QLINE one stop to Ferry Station, then walk to the library

Accessible parking is also available around the Cass Circle entrance of the Detroit Public Library.

Arrive early for the best parking options.