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VAAC Member Spotlight: 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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Flint Expungement Clinic March 10th 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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Become a Peer-Led Reentry Coach!
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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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MI-CEMI Impact Language Glossary & Webinar
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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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Youth Recognition Lunch Hosted by 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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Crucial Conversations in the Black Community
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Michigan United, ABISA, Rock of Salvation Ministries, & Ugandan Community in Michigan (UGBA) present Crucial Conversations in the Black Community: Black History Month Tuesday, February 28, 20235:30- 8:30PMThe Librarian Association of Michigan13300 Puritan, Detroit, Michigan 48227 Food and refreshments will be provided.Shop at the vendor tables.Tune in LIVE on https://www.facebook.com/MichiganUnited at 6:40PM EST
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California Looking to Allow Prison Voting
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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 Hosts Black History Celebration
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Please join our friends at Nation Outside for a Black History celebration on Feb 25 from 5-8 PM at the MLK Center 1107 Adrian, Jackson, MI. LET’S TAKE SOME TIME TO RECOGNIZE THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF BLACK AMERICANS IN OUR COMMUNITY AND OUR HISTORY.
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Michgan LCV Celebrates Black History
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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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Join VAAC at 2023 Michigan Day of Empathy
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The Day of Empathy is a national day of action to generate empathy, humanize, and uplift the stories of justice-impacted people. On February 23, 2023, Safe & Just Michigan, in partnership with Dream.org, is proud to sponsor the Day of Empathy in Michigan at the Central United Methodist Church in Lansing. Voting Access For All Coalition will have…
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Help Us End Prison Gerrymandering in Michigan
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VAAC members are pleased to report that a bill to end the practice of has been re-introduced in the Michigan Senate this year by Senator Sylvia Santana as SB0033 However, VAAC believes the bill could be improved with some specific provisions for implementation. Accordingly, VAAC has been meeting with the Prison Policy Initiative and the…
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Silent Cry Awards
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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. The event will also be a fundraiser for two projects: To purchase a ticket for the gala, please click here.
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