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Speak Up for Peer-Led Reentry Support
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Join NationOutside in advocating for a peer-led approach to reentry support! Your input is needed before May 8th, 2023 (Instructions provided HERE) It takes 30 seconds to complete. We applaud the Biden-Harris administration for pushing to expand access to healthcare in the Medicaid program to those currently incarcerated people who are transitioning back into our…
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Prison Gerrymandering Conversation Set for May 9th 2023
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Join the League of Women Voters Detroit, Detroit Public Library,Voting Access for All, Voters Not Politicians, and a panel of experts for a community conversation about ending the practice of Prison Gerrymandering from 6-7:30 on Tuesday May 9th, 2023. The program is titled Prison Gerrymandering: How Stolen Political Power Harms Our Communities. What is Prison…
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MI SoS Bringing State ID Services to Genesee County Jail
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The following press release was issued by the MI SoS Office on April 24th, 2023 FLINT, Mich. – Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson today announced that her mid-Michigan mobile office is bringing its services directly to Genesee County Jail to provide state IDs to returning citizens. “We are bringing our services directly to people in…
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Citizens For Prison Reform Legislative Education Day 2023 Set for May 9th
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Families are a powerful voice for change—and we need yours! Citizens for Prison Reform’s is excited to announce our 11th Annual Legislative Education Day on Tuesday May 9th, 2023. Hear from our state leaders, impacted people and families. Anderson House Office Building, 124 North Capitol Avenue Lansing, MI 48933 PRESS CONFERENCE: 10AMLUNCH: 11:30AM(5TH FLOOR MACKINAC…
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Viewing of “13th” Set for Grand Rapids on April 29th, 2023
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Screening of “13th” in Grand Rapids! From Slave to Criminal With One Amendment Nation Outside Grand Rapids & Proactive Project present A viewing of the documentary, 13th The film 13th gives an in-depth look at the prison system in the United States and how it reveals the nation’s history of racial inequality April 29, 2023…
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Inaugural Softball Fundraiser for Community Healing in Grand Rapids
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A message from our In Jail Coordinator, Percy Glover: Hello All! I want to share a pretty cool event organized by one of the 2023 MTV/Mental Health Action grantees! April 22nd at 3:00 pm Dee Dee Taylor President/Founder of Taylor Made Re-Entry is hosting the first inaugural H.E.A.L. (Helping Eradicate Adverse Law-Enforcing) softball fundraiser. Law…
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Moving Good Time Forward Town Hall
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Calling all supporters for a MOVING GOOD TIME FORWARD TOWN HALL on Wednesday APRIL 26, 2023 @ 5 PM Location: Heilmann Recreation Center 19601 Brock Ave, Detroit, MI 48205 Good time makes sense! Join us & our partners Michigan United, SawariMedia Discovery & Advocacy, and MI Liberation.
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Second Chance Month Events – April 27-28th, 2023 in Marquette, MI
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In Marquette, MI on April 27th & 28th Nation Outside, This Second Chance Month, Peter White Public Library, Marquette Poetry Society, People of Action Coalition and Prison Creative Arts Project bring you four events! 4/27/23 5:30-8:30pm: A Night of Art, Poetry, Music and Education on the Criminal “IN”Justice SystemEvent Location: Peter White Public Library at…
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We Need YOU in Lansing on April 19th & 20th for Second Look Events
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Second Look Legislation Community Rally & Press Conference April 19th, 2023 You are invited, Wednesday, April 19th to a day of Action to Support Second Look Legislation! Join us for a rally & press conference with Senator Stephanie Chang, the bill sponsor. The morning of community action and fellowship starts with a rally at 8AM…
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Oakland County Progressive Summit Set for April 15th, 2023
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Progressive leaders in Oakland County are getting together to convene, collaborate, and brainstorm how we can build a progressive future together. Join Michigan LCV, Sierra Club of Michigan, Oakland Forward, and Oakland County Commissioner Charlie Cavell for lunch and help build Oakland County’s future!The event will take place Saturday, April 15th from 9 am to…
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Correcting Injustice II – The Power of Clemency
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Join the ACLU, The U of M Sentence Commutation Project and the Michael Thompson Clemency Project for a forum with prominent clemency experts to discuss actionable solutions to mass incarceration in Michigan’s Department of Corrections. The event will take place on Monday, April 17th, 2023 from 5-7:30 pm at Hutchins Hall 625 State Street, Ann…
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April 17th is last Day to Register to Vote On-line or by Mail in May Elections
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It’s April already, which means that the May election is about 3 weeks away. Not every community has an election this May. Most are very local – affecting the public school system, city or township officials, or local services like fire You can check here to see if your community has an election on May…
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