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  • A Community Healing Experience – Taylor Made Re-entry Annual Kickball Event

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    Taylor Made Re-Entry invites you to be a part of “A Community Healing Experience,” our annual kickball event, dedicated to promoting unity and wellness in Grand Rapids. This event is part of H.E.A.L (Helping Eradicate Adverse Law-Enforcing), a national initiative committed to bridging gaps between communities, law enforcement, and individuals impacted by the criminal justice…

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  • Kalamazoo Warrant Clinic

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    Do You or Someone you may know have (non-violent, misdemeanor) WARRANT(s) Scan the QR Code in the flyer, or contact Black Youth Vote Kalamazoo to register for the upcoming Kalamazoo Warrant Clinic — happening Saturday, August 10th at 11AM-3PM Reimagine court with us as we do our civic duty to protect and pour into our…

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  • Prison Policy Initiative

    Research roundup: Evidence that a single day in jail causes immediate and long-lasting harms

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    This article was originally published by Prison Policy Initiative as “Research roundup: Evidence that a single day in jail causes immediate and long-lasting harms,” authored by Brian Nam-Sonenstein The criminal legal system views pretrial detention as a necessary sacrifice that prioritizes crime prevention and court attendance over personal liberty. However, detention is demonstrably ineffective on…

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  • Want to Register and/or Vote this Weekend?

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    ATTN Michiganders: Election Day is coming up! Still need to register or vote? Visit your local clerk’s office this weekend to register AND vote. #MIVoting Want to register or vote this weekend? 

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  • Use Your Voice Listening Session

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    PureLegacee, @_justusnow_ @enrichingyoungmindsnonprofit is excited to invite you to a special Rock the Vote event presented by our Mentor Training Program! Open to young women who are interested in sharing their voice, listening to others, healing, and empowerment. Date: Saturday, August 3, 2024 Time: 2-5 PM Location: The Other Place, 2454 Puritan Ave, Detroit, MI…

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  • What’s On Your Mind? Dinner & Politics: A Community Conversation

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    Sunday, August 4th from 3-6PM 8850 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48202 SilentCry, Rising Sun Ink, VAAC, International MLK League

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  • The Voice of Detroit Youth Summit

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    We are thrilled to invite you to the Voice of Detroit Youth Summit, part of The State of The Young Listening Tour, hosted by the Young Voices Action Collective (YVAC Fund). This summit will take place from August 2-4, 2024, in Detroit, MI.  For more details, to partner or donate visit our Instagram @YVAC365. To…

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  • Why We Vote: EB

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    EB votes to support people during and after prison. Please share this video!

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  • Why We Vote: Dakota

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    Dakota votes for better re-entry programs. Please share this video!

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  • Why We Vote: Bonnie

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    Bonnie votes to end extremely long sentences. Use your power: vote! Please share this video!

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  • Early In-Person Voting Starts July 27th, 2024

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    Early voting will take place at dedicated early voting sites starting on July 27th. Your early voting site will likely be different from your Election Day polling place. To find your early voting site(s), visit mi.gov/vote and click on “Where do I go to Early Vote.” Early voting sites must be open Saturday, July 27…

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  • Protect the Polls on Election Days with Detroit Disability Power!

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    Training Tuesday July 30th 6:00 – 7:00pm ET  Detroit Disability Power (DDP) is calling for dedicated volunteers to join our Election Protection Team. Our goal is to ensure that key polling sites in Detroit are free from voter suppression of any kind. In addition, we’ll be supporting voters with non-partisan information, snacks, good energy, and whatever else…

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