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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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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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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…