Category: Announcements
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Next Community Voting Rights Art Installation Pop-Up This Saturday
Voting Access for All Coalition (VAAC), in partnership with Indivisible Metro Detroit, has been hosting a series of community pop-ups where people can contribute to a collaborative Voting Rights Art Installation. The next event is this Saturday, April 18th from 4-6pm at Samastah Yoga in Ferndale. Community members are invited to create small pieces that…
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Capitol Day 2026: Educating Lawmakers on Voting Access and Prison Gerrymandering
On Wednesday, April 29, VAAC will be in Lansing alongside Michigan United, Reproductive Freedom for All Michigan, Black Voters Matter, Mothering Justice, and partners from across the state for Capitol Day 2026. This statewide day of action brings community members together to engage directly with lawmakers on issues including voting rights, reproductive freedom, healthcare access,…
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VAAC Statewide Jail Voting Work Group | April 23rd
Join us at 10 AM on April 23rd for the VAAC Statewide Jail Voting Work Group, where we are building and advancing coordinated statewide efforts to ensure individuals legally eligible to vote while detained in jail have access to the ballot in Michigan. For years, eligible voters in Michigan jails have fallen through the cracks.…
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More Community Voting Rights Art Installation Pop-Ups
Voting Access for All Coalition (VAAC), in partnership with Indivisible Metro Detroit, is hosting a series of community pop-ups where participants contribute to a collaborative Voting Rights Art Installation. We’ve already held two pop-ups, with more people showing up at each one. Participants are creating pieces, inviting others in, and building momentum as the installation…
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Where You Can Find VAAC This Month: Capitol Day, Detroit Pistons Social Impact Summit, Black Maternal Health Week Events
VAAC will be out in the community and across the state in April, connecting with residents, sharing resources, and building civic power. Capitol Day 2026 On Wednesday, April 29, VAAC will be in Lansing alongside Michigan United, Reproductive Freedom for All Michigan, Black Voters Matter, and partners from across the state for Capitol Day 2026.…
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Community Voting Rights Art Installation Pop-Ups
Voting Access for All Coalition (VAAC), in partnership with Indivisible Metro Detroit, has been hosting a series of community pop-ups where people can contribute to a collaborative Voting Rights Art Installation. Community members are invited to create small pieces that combine written reflections and visual expression about voting rights in the United States. Participants are…
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Join VAAC April 10th for Our Friday Community Meeting: Black Maternal Health Week
From Black girls to Black mothers and caregivers, civic power shapes our health, safety, and futures. Our next VAAC Friday Community Meeting will be held on April 10th in recognition of Black Maternal Health Week. Black maternal health is a real issue in our communities, shaped by decisions being made every day. Access to care,…
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Capitol Day 2026 / Día de Capitolio 2026: Join Us in Lansing
Voting Access for All Coalition (VAAC) is joining a statewide coalition for Capitol Day 2026 / Día de Capitolio 2026 on Wednesday, April 29. We will be in Lansing alongside Michigan United, Reproductive Freedom for All Michigan, Black Voters Matter, and partners from across the state for a full day of collective action from 9…
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Where to Find VAAC This Month
Voting Access for All Coalition (VAAC) will be out in the community at several upcoming events. These are opportunities to connect, access resources, and engage in conversations that impact our communities. Here are a few places you can find us: Community Governance Forum Town Hall April 4, 2026 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM The Collective…
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Housing Justice in Action: Get Involved with the Detroit Right to Counsel Coalition
During last week’s VAAC Friday Community Meeting: Women Leading the Fight for Housing Justice, participants heard from Cicely Allen, Co-Executive Director of the Wisdom Institute, about efforts underway in Detroit to protect tenants and strengthen housing stability. One of the key initiatives discussed was the Detroit Right to Counsel Coalition (DRTC), a network of tenants,…