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Michigan United to Host Juneteenth Events
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In honor of Juneteenth 2023, Michigan United is hosting a series of events on June 13th, 16th and 17th, 2023. Juneteenth, aka “Black Independence Day,” marks the end of chattel slavery in America, but the journey to true freedom continues. Join us on June 17 at Church of the Messiah Detroit for the annual Silence…
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Restorative Justice in Illinois: State Legislation and Community Court in Cook County
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Join Friends of Restorative Justice and the Dispute Resolution Center of Washtenaw County for a panel discussion about restorative justice use in Cook County, Illinois and relatively new Illinois state legislation that ensures victims and offenders have the right to restorative justice. Our guests will be The Honorable Patricia Spratt of the Cook County North…
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How to Check Your Voter Registration
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From mayors and council members, to judges, school boards and more, there are important elections happening in many communities on November 7, 2023 and elections happening in every state in 2024! It’s never too early to start making your plan to vote, and that starts by ensuring your voter registration is accurate and up-to-date. Avoid…
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MI-CEMI Announces Legislation Tracker
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MI-CEMI put together a list to track progress on their core legislation list core legislation. This invaluable resource will help all VAAC member organization follow these important bills through the legislative process so that we can take action in timely and effective manner. Bill text is available through the tracker link. Want to better understand…
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Support the Second Look Bill for Second Chances!
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There are over 200,000 people in the United States serving life sentences, 1 out of every 7. Michigan data shows that 15,000 of our 32,500 incarcerated persons is serving life or a long sentence(15 years or more). Currently, over 30% of Michigan’s prison population has served more than 10 years. In point of fact, Michigan…
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Sign Up ONCE to Get an Absentee Ballot for Every Election!
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You can now enroll to automatically receive absentee ballots for every upcoming election. Thanks to a ballot proposal approved by voters in November 2022, the permanent mail ballot list is now available. No more signing up for each election! Once enrolled, you’ll receive a ballot in the mail automatically. Simply return it through a drop…
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Volunteers Needed for Juneteenth Voter Registration Events in Grand Rapids
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Volunteers Needed for Juneteenth Jam from 10 am – 5 pm on June 17th, 2023 at Rosa Parks Circle 135 Monroe Center St NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503. If you have a couple hours, we would love your help. To volunteer, contact Kathi Harris at 616-558-5666 gr.proactive@gmail.com Volunteers also needed from 1-8 pm on June…
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Help Register Voters at Grand Rapids Pride 2023
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VAAC will be doing voter registration at the Grand Rapids Pride Festival on June 17th, 2023 from 12 noon – 10 pm. We are looking for volunteers! If you have some time, please contact Kathi Harris, 616-558-5666. gr.proactive@gmail.com
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Celebrate Juneteenth: Honoring the Memory of Elizabeth Denison Forth
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Wednesday, June 14, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Schedule of Events 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. 12 p.m. Speakers Food Trucks Meet & Greet Tables
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Happy Pride Month
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June is PRIDE month, a time to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community and the struggle for equality. We send love and this reminder to our LGBTQIA+ siblings that you are seen, you are loved, and you deserve to show up in every single space as your full, authentic, unapologetic selves. We will never stop fighting to affirm these…
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Digital Advocacy Training Series Announced
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Are you interested in learning how to use digital tools and AI for community organizing and direct actions? Join us for this 4-part training series designed to help you develop the skills and knowledge needed to effectively use digital tools for advocacy, mobilization, and community building! The first training is June 13 and last session…
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