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  • Lansing Expungement Fair August 30, 2024

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    Friday, August 30th 11am-3pm Allen Neighborhood Center 1611 East Kalamazoo Ave., Lansing, MI This is your chance to try to get any past convictions expunged off your record. This event is hosted by Safe and Just partnered with Allen Neighborhood Center. Please read the excerpt from Allen Neighborhood Center below. Please note that individuals with…

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  • Fall Facilitator Training ’24 for PCAP Volunteers

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    PCAP hosting a fall facilitator training! It’s mandatory for anyone who wants to volunteer in prisons through PCAP. The next training will be in January, so if you want to start in the fall, mark your calendar: Sunday, September 8th, from 1 to 5pm

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  • St Matthew’s and St Joseph’s Episcopal Church (Detroit) Expungement Fair 

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    Saturday, August 31, 2024 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. at 8850 Woodward Ave., Detroit. Pre-register here –> https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScjL9QHXZSueGZw-KiIO-LAf2sHWvzy8tL6x7RZcEOKDtPdZA/viewform Ready for a fresh start? Join us at the Expungement Fair hosted by St. Matthew’s and St. Joseph’s Episcopal Church in Detroit! Get expert assistance with expungement and take a step towards a brighter future. Don’t…

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  • 2024 Allegan/Van Buren County Expungement Fair

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    Allegan/Van Buren County Public Defender’s Office, the Ottawa County Public Defender’s Office, the Michigan Attorney General’s Office and Safe & Just Michigan are partnering to present the Allegan County Expungement Fair from noon to 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 23 at the Christian Neighbors Building, 282 12th St. in Plainwell. People interested in seeking help…

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  • Black August: Honoring George Jackson

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    This #BlackAugust, we honor the legacy of activist, author, and member of the Black Panther Party member— George Jackson, who became a powerful symbol of resistance against the oppressive criminal legal system. Arrested at 18 and sentenced to an unjust one year to life in prison, Jackson’s life and writings, particularly his work Soledad Brother,…

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  • Why We Vote: Ronnie

    Why We Vote: Ronnie

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    Ronnie votes to support second chance look legislation. Please share this video!

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  • Why we vote: Michelle

    Why We Vote: Michelle

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    Michelle votes for fair sentancing reform. Please share this video!

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  • Why We Vote: Jackie

    Why We Vote: Jackie

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    Jackie votes for access to housing. Please share this video!

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  • PTV Update — Next Stop: Canvass and Certification

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    News about the process after the votes are cast – from our friends at www.PromoteTheVoteMI.com Election Day for the August Primary is officially behind us! Over the past few weeks, the 866-OUR-VOTE hotline received about 250 calls from Michigan, with about half of these calls coming from Detroit. We plan to carefully analyze all the…

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  • Make Sure Your Ballot is Counted!

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    When a city or township clerk receives a voter’s absentee ballot, they first compare the signature on the absentee ballot envelope with the voter’s signature in the voter file. If the signature is missing, or the clerk finds that the signatures do not sufficiently match, the clerk rejects the ballot. Michigan voters have a right…

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  • Building Bridges of Power 2

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    Michigan Liberation presents Returning Citizens Summit announces “Building Bridges of Power 2” on Saturday, August 24, 2024. Join us as we bring together those directly or indirectly affected by the criminal justice system or advocates for reform. Let’s engage in a meaningful conversation on effective strategies for positive change. SIGN UP HERE.

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  • 4th Annual Back 2 School Resource Party

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    Thursday 8/22 from 4-7PM EVERYTHING FREE! The Eastern, 3434 Russell St, Detroit, MI Bounce House – Resources – Backpacks – Kids Mobile Bar – Diapers – School Supplies – Hair braiding & haircuts for kids only, register for hair styling at ResourceParty2024.eventbrite.com – Hygiene kits – Face painting – Free Food – Video gaming –…

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