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Local Juneteenth Events ✊🏿
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Honor Black freedom, resistance, and community by showing up for Juneteenth. Here are some powerful gatherings where community meets culture and action:
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In the News: Michigan Voters to Decide on Constitutional Convention in 2026
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In November 2026, Michigan voters will face a significant decision: whether to convene a constitutional convention to rewrite the state’s governing document. This question appears on the ballot every 16 years, as mandated by Article XII, Section 3 of the Michigan Constitution. If approved, the process would involve electing delegates from each of the 110…
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VAAC at A Brighter Way’s 2025 Community Resource Fair
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VAAC showed up at the A Brighter Way’s 2025 Community Resource Fair in Ypsilanti! This inspirational event brought together community members, advocates, and organizations dedicated to supporting people impacted by the legal system. We had a powerful day of connection—sharing resources, building relationships, and standing alongside others doing meaningful work. Huge respect to A Brighter…
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Power in Pontiac: A Night of Civic Engagement at the Mayoral Forum
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Every candidate. Every chair filled. Every voice valued. This is what democracy looks like when the community leads. On May 22, 2025, Voting Access for All Coalition proudly co-hosted a nonpartisan Mayoral Forum in Pontiac—and the energy was electric. Every single candidate showed up. So did the community, packing the room wall to wall with…
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Breaking Barriers to the Ballot: Join VAAC at Two Powerful Events Next Week
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Connect with leaders, community organizers, and voting rights advocates to build a stronger, more inclusive democracy. Voting Access for All Coalition is thrilled to spotlight two upcoming events that bring our community together to expand access to the ballot and foster local leadership. Whether you’re in Detroit or Lansing, there’s a way for you to…
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We’re Back: Let’s Debrief and Defend Voting Rights Together
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Last week, VAAC was on the ground in Lansing, fighting a deceptive petition summary that threatens the rights of Michigan voters. Today, we’re back—and we need you in the conversation. On May 16, we canceled our regularly scheduled community meeting to attend a critical Michigan Board of State Canvassers hearing. The Board was voting on…
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Whew, What a Week! Help Power VAAC’s Work on the Ground
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This week, like most weeks, VAAC has been on the move—educating, organizing, and standing up for voting rights across Michigan! Here’s What We’ve Been Up To: These events are just a glimpse into our ongoing work to ensure that every Michigander has the information and resources they need to vote. But we can’t do it…
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Eliminating Grace Periods: A New Attack on Mail Voting
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Voting rights are under attack again—this time, through the rollback of mail-in ballot grace periods. Lawmakers in several states are working quickly to eliminate grace periods for mail-in ballots—policies that have long ensured voters who mail their ballots on time still have their votes counted if delivery is delayed. Kansas has already passed a law…
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What’s Happening This Week (May 23–30): VAAC Meetings & More
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Join VAAC this week as we defend democracy and uplift community-led change across Michigan. Voting Access for All Coalition (VAAC) is proud to be part of powerful virtual gatherings this week focused on advocacy, civic engagement, and organizing for justice. From our own coalition meeting to statewide conversations about preventing violence and building political power,…
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🚫 Today’s VAAC Meeting Canceled — Email Now to Protect Voting Rights
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We’re in Lansing today fighting a dangerous proposal—and your voice is needed! Our Friday Community Meeting scheduled for today, May 16, at 12:30 PM is canceled as the VAAC team is in Lansing for a critical moment in the fight for voting access. This morning at 10:00 AM, the Michigan Board of State Canvassers will…
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Join Next Week’s VAAC Meeting: What You Need to Know About Proof of Citizenship Initiatives
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Learn what’s coming, who’s impacted, and how we fight back—together. A new threat to voting rights is on the horizon in Michigan—and it’s targeting those already pushed to the margins. Join us next Friday for a critical VAAC Friday Community Meeting focused on Documentary Proof of Citizenship (DPOC) proposals and what they mean for our…
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Centering Impacted Voices at the Detroit Mayoral Forum
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Executive Director Angela Davenport joins community voices demanding accountability, equity, and inclusion. Last night in Detroit, voters came together to engage directly with the candidates hoping to lead the city. From housing and clean water to education, air quality, public safety, and how our leaders plan to serve those most impacted by the legal system—the…
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