As concerned citizens and organizations, we aim to address Michigan’s legislature and advocate for the passage of pivotal criminal legal reform legislation.
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This Friday, June 6: Real ID Access + Ballot Petition Threats This week’s VAAC Community Meeting is packed with information you need to know. We’ll be joined by a representative from the Michigan Department of… Read Article
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Two dangerous constitutional amendment petitions are circulating in Michigan right now: Committee to Protect Voter Rights‘ “Prove It, Michigan” and Americans for Citizen Voting (AfCV) They’re framed as protecting elections, but what they really do… Read Article
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It was deep and meaningful for VAAC to be part of the State of the People Power Tour when it touched down in Detroit for a powerful two-day experience rooted in Black political power, joy,… Read Article
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📣 Upcoming in Our Community
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TONIGHT: A Powerful Night of Truth and Transformation Redemption Road: The Story of Dr. Yusef Bunchy Shakur Join us in Lansing for a special screening of Redemption Road, the powerful story of Dr. Yusef Bunchy… Read Article
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June 6–8 is Wear Orange Weekend, honoring survivors and raising awareness about gun violence in our communities. All across Michigan, people are coming together to mourn, to resist, and to take action. Events continue throughout… Read Article
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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: Juneteenth Resistance Summit – VirtualJune 15 | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Juneteenth… Read Article
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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… Read Article
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The Michigan Collaborative to End Mass Incarceration (MI-CEMI), which serves over 115 member organizations working to improve public safety and end mass incarceration, established the following policy priorities for 2025–2026. These priorities were shaped through… Read Article
