Category: Events
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Building Community Power: VAAC at Freedom Weekend 2025
Detroit voices unite for safety, accountability, and change This past weekend, VAAC joined the NAACP Detroit Branch at Freedom Weekend 2025 for a powerful public policy lunch and panel discussion: “How We Keep Us Safe – A Call to Action for Police Accountability and Community Care.” The conversation was urgent and deeply rooted in lived…
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July 11: Join the Conversation on Voting Access & Legal System Barriers
Featuring special guest Khyla D. Craine from the Michigan Department of State Every other Friday, VAAC brings together directly impacted people, advocates, and organizers to talk about the systems shaping our lives — and how we can change them. Join us on Thursday, July 11 for a powerful conversation with Khyla D. Craine, Chief Legal…
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Phone Banking Party — Build Community, Boost the Vote
Join us July 1 for food, friends, and phone calls that make a difference Looking to meet new people while making real impact? Join VAAC, JFASD, and MUUSJN for a Phone Banking Party to mobilize voters ahead of the August 6 primary! Tuesday, July 1, 20255:30–8:30 PMMetro Detroit near Farmington Hills (RSVP for address)RSVP here…
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Every Election Matters — Make Your Plan for August 6
Your voice counts. Your vote is power. Let’s show up. Local elections impact our daily lives — from schools and policing to housing and jobs. The August 6 primary is your next chance to shape your community. Make sure you’re registered, make a plan, and be a voter. Visit mi.gov/vote to: Make a voting plan…
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Clear the Path: Join the Detroit Expungement Fair on June 28
Free legal help, real second chances — take the next step toward a clean slate Need help clearing your record? Join us Friday, June 28 from 10 AM–2 PM at the LOVE Building in Detroit for a free Expungement Fair hosted by the Detroit Justice Center, Michigan State Police, Attorney General’s Office, and Safe &…
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This Week: VAAC Friday Community Meeting Focuses on Jail Voting
Join us for a powerful conversation about voting rights behind bars and what’s being done to protect them We bring together directly impacted people, organizers, advocates, and community members across Michigan to talk about voting access, the criminal legal system, and the issues shaping our lives and communities. Each week, we focus on timely topics…
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Dial for Democracy: A Phone Banking Party You Don’t Want to Miss!
Join VAAC, MUUSJN, and JFASD on July 1 for an evening of food, friends, and civic power This July, join us for Dial for Democracy, a fun, in-person phone banking party hosted by VAAC, the Michigan UU Social Justice Network (MUUSJN), and Jews for a Secular Democracy (JFASD). Tuesday, July 1, 20255:30 PM – 8:30…
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Vote Early, Vote Informed: What You Need to Know for Michigan’s August 5 Primary
Early voting starts June 26—make your plan now! At Voting Access for All Coalition (VAAC), we believe in breaking down barriers to the ballot and making sure every eligible voter knows their rights. The August 5, 2025 Primary Election is coming up fast, and you don’t have to wait until Election Day to cast your…
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VAAC Celebrates Juneteenth at the Womb Liberation Festival
Connecting community power with voting rights and reentry justice in Detroit VAAC showed up strong at this year’s Juneteenth Celebration hosted by Wisdom Institute at the Tindal Activity Center in Detroit! As part of the Womb Liberation Festival, our team spent the day connecting with community members about voting rights, civic engagement, and the importance…
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Why Should I Vote? Join the Collective Voices Panel on June 24
A powerful community conversation on voting, justice, and reclaiming our voice. At VAAC, we believe every voice matters—and every vote counts. But for too many people impacted by the criminal legal system, the question isn’t just how to vote—it’s why to believe their voice still matters at all. That’s exactly what we’ll be unpacking at…