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Research Opportunity
Have you experienced incarceration and worked for change in your community? Calling Black Women in Detroit and Lansing! We would love to hear your story. There is a new PhD project led by a researcher from Detroit, focusing on the political lives of Black women after incarceration. This project involves interviewing Black women who have…
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Join Us Every Wednesday for a Virtual Phone Bank
Make calls for voting access from home (5:30–8:00 pm EST) Let’s turn our collective power into voter turnout. Join VAAC alongside Michigan League of Conservation Voters (MLCV) and Jews For A Secular Democracy (JFASD) for a weekly Virtual Phone Bank. We’ll connect with Michigan voters to share nonpartisan information, answer questions, and help folks make…
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Community Forum: Building Safer, More Transparent Communities
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Monday, Sept 22 at 6 PM | Romulus Public Library VAAC is co-hosting an important Community Forum with the MI Roundtable and the SE Michigan Sankofa Alliance on Monday, September 22, at 6:00 PM at the Romulus Public Library. This regional conversation will explore: This forum provides an opportunity to connect directly with neighbors, share experiences, and…
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Join VAAC This Weekend: Clinics, Community, and Conversations
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Sept 20–21 | Detroit & Pontiac This weekend, VAAC will be out in the community, and we hope to see you there. From expungement help to family story time, from community resource fairs to traffic stop prevention. There is something for YOU to get involved in! Saturday, Sept 20 🔹 Detroit Clean Slate Expungement Clinic10:00…
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Reentry Realities: Training on Resiliency, Recidivism, and Support
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Thursday, Sept 25 | Troy, MI What does it really take to meet court-ordered obligations after incarceration? Join Taylor Made Re-Entry for an interactive training that explores the link between resiliency and recidivism — and the role we all play in supporting justice-impacted people as they rebuild their lives. This hands-on session is designed for…
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Your Voice, Your Power: Take Action on National Voter Registration Day
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Register today—our democracy depends on it Today, Tuesday, September 16, we mark National Voter Registration Day, a powerful reminder that your vote is your voice. Every registration form completed is an act of courage and commitment to equality. At a time when lawmakers across the country are pushing restrictive measures to silence us, expanding access…
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Take Action Together — VAAC Friday Community Meeting TODAY
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Unpacking Michigan’s budget and its impact on our communities Join us TODAY, Friday, September 12th at 12:30 PM EST for VAAC’s Friday Community Meeting — a welcoming space where directly impacted people, organizers, and allies learn, strategize, and act together. This week, we’ll unpack Michigan’s proposed state budget and what it means for our communities.…
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Build Hope and Solidarity — Join the Commutation Workshop on Sept 18
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Support women at Huron Valley as they seek freedom and healing On Thursday, September 18, at 6:30 PM EST, our friends at the American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) are hosting their monthly Commutation Workshop on Zoom. These workshops, held every third Thursday, are a space to learn how to walk alongside women at the Women’s…
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National Voter Registration Day: Your Voice, Your Power
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Recognize this civic day by making sure your registration is ready On September 16, 2025, communities nationwide will observe National Voter Registration Day, a nonpartisan initiative aimed at emphasizing the importance of being registered and prepared to vote. It’s a reminder to pause, check your information, and encourage others to do the same before upcoming elections.…
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Rolling Together Skating Party: Join Us in Detroit!
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Community, fun, and connection on the rink This Saturday, VAAC will be out in Detroit for the Rolling Together Skating Party! We’re teaming up with the Detroit Police Department and Detroit Public Safety Foundation to connect with community members, share resources, and have some fun on skates. Skating together is more than recreation—it’s about building…
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Two September Community Meetings to Build Knowledge and Power
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Join VAAC as we break down Michigan’s proposed budget and explore life after exoneration Earlier this month, Michiganders made their voices heard at the ballot box. Now, VAAC continues our mission of lifting up community power and deepening civic knowledge. This month, we’re hosting two critical Friday community meetings — spaces where directly impacted people,…
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Come See VAAC at the Detroit Clean Slate Expungement Clinic
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Free expungement support and community resources in Detroit Earlier this month, VAAC committed to being present where it matters most: alongside our neighbors working to clear barriers and reclaim their power. On Saturday, September 20, from 10 AM–2 PM, we’ll be tabling at the Detroit Clean Slate Expungement Clinic at the Mathis Community Center, hosted…
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Lifting Up Justice at the Capitol
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VAAC brings joy to Healing Advocacy Day VAAC Executive Director Angela Davenport led a legislative visit with State Rep. Brenda Carter at the Capitol as part of the Wisdom Institute’s Healing Advocacy Day. Uplifting voting rights and reproductive justice is serious work — but we make it a party wherever we go!
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Join the September 10th Phone Bank to Build Voter Power
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Connect with Michiganders, share vital voting information, and strengthen democracy together On Wednesday, September 10th from 5:30–8:00 PM (EST), Voting Access for All Coalition is partnering with the Michigan League of Conservation Voters and Jews for a Secular Democracy for a statewide virtual phone bank. This action is about more than making calls — it’s…
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