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Flip the Script: Pontiac Comes Together to Build Power at the Ballot Box
A community-led night of connection, conversation, and civic action On June 9th, justice-impacted leaders, neighbors, and change-makers gathered in Pontiac to Flip the Script on civic engagement. From community members and candidates to judges and faith leaders, the event spotlighted the power of collective action and democratic participation. Hosted in collaboration with the full Community…
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Linkage Community Launches as Independent Organization
On August 1, Linkage Community will begin operating independently from the University of Michigan’s Prison Creative Arts Project, where the group got its start as a space for formerly incarcerated creatives to thrive during the transition from prison back to their Michigan communities. This is a major milestone, marking growth of the group beyond its…
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Rank MI Vote
An exciting new Michigan constitutional amendment is being proposed that could change the way we vote in elections. Rank MI Vote wants Michigan to allow a fairer, more sensible option to elect the best candidates. This option is called ranked choice voting. What is Ranked Choice Voting? Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) is a way to…
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Making Legislative Change
Take a look at this video featuring our friends Josh Hoe and Kandia Milton, and produced by Dream.Org, providing a peak into how legislative change actually happens. Meeting with legislators is a key way to influence policy. If you are interested in getting more involved with advocating for legislation for your community, and you want…
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A Massive ICE Detention Center Just Opened in Michigan. Here’s Why That Matters for All of Us.
This week, the North Lake Correctional Facility in Baldwin, Michigan, officially reopened—not as a prison, but as one of the largest ICE detention centers in the country, with 1,800 beds. This is a huge expansion of Michigan’s immigration detention system, and it’s happening in a facility run by GEO Group—a private prison corporation with a…
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Honor our History and Demand a Future Rooted in Equity and Justice
Juneteenth marks a delayed freedom and a reminder that access, dignity, and full participation are still not guaranteed for many. Building power through voting is one way we honor our history and demand a future rooted in equity and justice. The post Honor our History and Demand a Future Rooted in Equity and Justice appeared first on…
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We Remember, We Resist: Scenes from Silence the Violence Detroit
VAAC stands in solidarity with those impacted by gun violence and the communities fighting for healing and change This past Saturday, VAAC joined Detroiters at the annual Silence the Violence march and press conference, hosted by Church of the Messiah and B.L.V.D. Harambee. For 18 years, this community space has honored lives stolen by gun…
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Celebrate Black Joy and Liberation This Juneteenth
Join MI Liberation for a powerful day of freedom, culture, and community healing in Oak Park. Juneteenth is more than a holiday — it’s a celebration of survival, resistance, and the ongoing fight for collective liberation. This year, MI Liberation invites you to an unforgettable day rooted in Black joy, justice, and remembrance, and everyone…
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Pride Is Powerful. So Is Your Vote.
This Pride Month, we honor the LGBTQIA+ community and remind each other: voting is a form of showing up. Pride is more than a celebration — it’s a declaration of strength, resilience, and the ongoing fight for justice. At Voting Access for All Coalition (VAAC), we recognize the deep connections between LGBTQIA+ rights and the…
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Join the Movement to Bring Women Home from the Valley
Learn how to support commutation efforts and build lasting relationships with incarcerated women. Across Michigan, people are coming together to fight for freedom — and you can be part of it. The American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) MI Criminal Justice Program invites you to a powerful monthly Commutation Workshop where you’ll learn how to support…