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VAAC in the News: Amplifying Every Voice on Election Day
Executive Director Angela Davenport Shares Why Voting Access for All Matters On Election Day, Voting Access for All Coalition was featured on FOX 2 Detroit, where Executive Director Angela Davenport spoke about the critical importance of civic education, outreach, and year-round engagement across Michigan communities. In the interview, Angela emphasized how VAAC works to ensure…
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Claim Your ID, Claim Your Power: Save the Date for December 5
Join VAAC and Partners at the Ypsilanti District Library Event Details📍 Ypsilanti District Library🕐 Thursday, December 5, 1–5 PM🔗 Learn more and RSVP Having a state ID should never stand between you and your right to vote, apply for housing, or rebuild your life after incarceration. Yet thousands of Michiganders face barriers when trying to…
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Michigan Voices: Ending Prison Gerrymandering
VAAC Executive Director Angela Davenport calls for fair representation in Michigan Prison gerrymandering distorts democracy. It occurs when incarcerated people are counted as residents of the prisons where they are held rather than their home communities during redistricting. The result is an artificial imbalance: rural districts where prisons are located gain political power and resources,…
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Get Ready for 2026: Join the Train-the-Trainer on Michigan’s Ballot Initiatives
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A statewide session to strengthen knowledge, build alignment, and prepare our communities for midterms Across Michigan, people are asking the same question: what exactly is on the ballot in 2026? With multiple initiatives circulating, confusing ballot language, and coordinated misinformation campaigns, community organizations and volunteers want clear, accurate information they can confidently bring back to…
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This Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Invest in Building Civic Power— Not Corporate Power
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This Black Friday and Cyber Monday millions across the country are showing the power of our dollar by refusing to buy into systems that profit from injustice. As part of a national Blackout Protest, people are using their dollars to send a clear message: Where we spend reflects what we value. While corporations build profits,…
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Urgent Community Meeting: Get the Facts on Documentary Proof of Citizenship
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Understanding What This Petition Really Means for Michigan Voters Efforts to restrict voting access are resurfacing across Michigan. Petition circulators are approaching people without explaining that “Documentary Proof of Citizenship” would create new barriers and roll back key protections Michiganders approved through Proposal 2. This week’s VAAC Community Meeting will break down exactly what is…
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Are You Following VAAC on Instagram?
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Thank You for Helping Us Reach 803 Followers, Will You Be 804? Community power grows when we share information, uplift each other’s voices, and stay connected. Thanks to your support, VAAC has officially reached 803 Instagram followers, and we could not be more grateful. Every like, share, comment, and repost strengthens our collective work to…
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Join VAAC This Saturday for a Community Townhall on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
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Senator Stephanie Chang and American Pride Rises Host a Critical Community Conversation This weekend, VAAC will be on the ground as community members, educators, and organizers come together for an urgent townhall on how diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies shape opportunity, belonging, and access in Michigan. As harmful anti-DEI efforts gain traction nationwide, this…
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Detroit Small Business Pop-Up Fair and Bra Giveaway
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A Community Event Hosted by State Representative Kimberly Edwards Strong communities grow through connection, support, and shared resources. This weekend, State Representative Kimberly Edwards is hosting a Small Business Pop-Up Fair and Bra Giveaway featuring Silent Cry, Inc., bringing local entrepreneurs and essential supplies together for Detroit residents. This gathering offers people the chance to…
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Support Your Community at the 6th Annual Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway
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Hosted by the Kappa Detroit Foundation and City Council President Mary Sheffield Access to food is a critical part of community well-being, especially during the holiday season. This Saturday, the Kappa Detroit Foundation and City Council President Mary Sheffield will host the 6th Annual Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway, offering families across Detroit a warm meal and…
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Michigan’s Turning Point: A Call to Action Demanding Justice
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Event DetailsFriday, November 2912 PMGodland Unity Church22350 Schoolcraft Rd., Detroit Communities across Michigan continue to raise their voices for justice, accountability, and real change. On November 29, organizers and community leaders will gather for Michigan’s Turning Point: A Call to Action Demanding Justice, a space for people to come together, share experiences, and collectively envision…
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Claim Your ID, Claim Your Power
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A Free Community Event Supporting Voting Access and Civic Participation Having the right identification is essential for daily life — securing housing, accessing services, and fully participating in civic processes. On December 5, VAAC and the Ypsilanti District Library will co-host Claim Your ID, Claim Your Power, an event designed to help community members obtain…
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Help Us Power the Next Five Years of Voter Access in Michigan
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This Giving Tuesday, VAAC is raising $25,000 for voter education, outreach, and civic leadership. Please help us and share this message.
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Michigan Lawmakers Discuss Prison Oversight in Committee Hearing
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Lawmakers consider granting state legislators unrestricted access to correctional facilities Yesterday, the House Government Operations Committee heard House Bill 4669, which would grant state legislators unrestricted access to Michigan correctional facilities at any time and without prior notification. This measure is a vital step toward transparency and accountability within the Michigan Department of Corrections. Access…
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Reentry Is Never Simple: Why HB 4211 Matters
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Michigan’s reentry expansion bill recognizes what every returning citizen knows: coming home is hard work Our coalition was built by people who have lived it. VAAC co-founder Daniel Jones survived a sentence of life without parole imposed when he was a teenager. When he finally returned home years later, he stepped into adulthood for the…
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