Detroit, MI

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August 5, 2017, 6:30 pm

Detroit, MI

Black Girls Matter: R. Kelly Concert Leafleting

Join us outside of Chene Park as we hand out information on rape culture and resources on sexual assault and abuse prior to the R. Kelly concert.

Signs are welcome.

If you'd like to help us develop the leaflets or have...

August 6, 2017, 12:00 pm

Detroit, MI

Interfaith Suburban-Urban Unity Annual Picnic

Event will be on Belle Isle, in Central Park Avenue across from the Kids' Playscape

Dancing Singing Drumming Wirship Games

Fun for all ages!

Potluck lunch - Please bring a dish to share Last names - A-L: Salads or...

August 8, 2017, 6:30 pm

Detroit, MI

Detroit Resistance: Electoral Power and Canvessing

This month we learn about our current opportunities in the field, and how to canvass for our causes. We will raise money to donate to a local org fighting the good fight, will do an action on site, and share out our work. 

As...

August 12, 2017, 1:00 pm

Detroit, MI

Slutwalk Detroit 2017 : Consent is Mandatory

In response to the Brock Turners, Constable Micheal Sanguinetti and current President the SlutWalk was born and continues to grow. 

In Detroit we have had ENOUGH of victim blaming, of slut-shaming, sexual profiling and policing. We...

August 17, 2017, 5:30 pm

Detroit, MI

Voter Power Happy Hour: a fundraiser for VNP

Join friends, neighbors, volunteers, and other supporters at a happy hour in Midtown Detroit to benefit the Voters Not Politicians campaign. 

VNP will be collecting signatures in all 83 counties of Michigan, but that takes a lot...

August 22, 2017, 5:30 pm

Detroit, MI

Bernie Sanders, John Conyers - Detroit Health Care Townhall

U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders joins U.S. Congressman John Conyers for a town hall on jobs, healthcare, and our economic future

This event is free and open to the public. Tickets are not required, but RSVPs are strongly encouraged....

August 28, 2017, 5:00 pm

Detroit, MI

People's Potluck August

All are welcome! Please sign in and share widely! 

We are very excited to announce that Maureen Taylor, Marian Kramer, and Dorothy Dewberry Aldridge will be speaking about the history of the Poor People's Campaign and why it is so...

August 29, 2017, 6:30 pm

Detroit, MI

Arts, Beats & Eats with PP Volunteer Orientation

This year marks the 20th Annual Ford Arts, Beats & Eats in Downtown Royal Oak. The festival offers more than 200 performances on 9 stages, a highly ranked Juried Fine Arts Show, and local restaurants with some of the finest cuisine in...

September 4, 2017, 7:00 am

Detroit, MI

Stand Indivisible - Labor Day March

Please plan to MARCH with Indivisible Huron Valley and other Indivisible groups in the AFL-CIO Detroit Labor Day Parade. We will need a large group to show our solidarity with working men and women throughout Michigan. It's early enough in the...

September 5, 2017, 12:00 pm

Detroit, MI

Emergency Rally to Defend DACA

Defend DACA! Make Detroit a Real Sanctuary City! Make Wayne State a Sanctuary Campus! Trump Must Resign or be Removed! Charlottesville: Never Again! Defeat the white supremacists—stop racist, violent, fascist attacks No Muslim Ban! No Wall...

September 5, 2017, 12:00 pm

Detroit, MI

STOP Tax Auction of Occupied Homes

SAVE DETROIT HOMES – REMOVE ALL OCCUPIED HOMES FROM THE TAX FORECLOSURE AUCTION THIS FALL

Use the City’s or County’s “Right to First Refusal” in Combination with the Hardest Hit Funds to Save Occupied Homes

We demand that:...

September 5, 2017, 3:30 pm

Detroit, MI

Defend DACA Rally

This is the national day of action to support DACA. Please come out and stand up for all the DACA students in our community! 

September 5, 2017, 5:30 pm

Detroit, MI

DACA: No Papers, No Fear RALLY & MARCH

An announcement regarding the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program is expected to come on Tuesday. Individuals who will be impacted by the pending DACA announcement will share their testimonies and ask allies to defend all...

September 9, 2017, 11:00 am

Detroit, MI

Foro Comunitario de DACA

La administración de Trump anuncio el fin a las protecciones para jovenes inmigrantes, la Acción Diferida para los Llegados en la Niñez (DACA por sus siglas en inglés). Hay muchas preguntas e incertidumbre en la comunidad. Poer esa razon,...

September 12, 2017, 6:30 pm

Detroit, MI

Anti-Kid Rock Rally

Please join us as we rally against symbols of white supremacy and hate in our amazing city of Detroit. We will not stand by silently as the confederate regalia supporting embarrassment to Detroit known as Kid Rock performs the inaugural...

September 13, 2017, 6:00 pm

Detroit, MI

Mike Duggan: Detroit Is Not For Sale

On September 13th Crain’s Business Detroit will use Matty Moroun’s abandoned train station to host their annual “Homecoming” event. This three-day event will kick off at the old Central Train Depot, where the wealthy elite will hear about all...

September 16, 2017, 9:00 am

Detroit, MI

MuslimARC's Detroit Anti-Racism Training (DART) 2017

We hosted GetSMART (SoCal Muslim Anti-Racism Training) in Los Angeles twice--MuslimARC's ART is now coming to Detroit for the first time for DART 2017!

This conference aims to bring together organizers and community leaders to build...

September 23, 2017, 9:00 am

Detroit, MI

Human Trafficking Training for Counselors

This four (4) hour training for counselors meets the requirements setforth by LARA. With this training, 50% of profits will be donated to a Metro Detroit non-profit anti-human trafficking agency, Night Angels, and the other 50% will go to the...

October 1, 2017, 7:00 pm

Detroit, MI

Cocktails with the Candidate

This fundraiser provides an opportunity to meet Anita Belle and discuss issues related to her senatorial campaign at the beautiful Roberts Riverwalk Bar. Suggested donation for this fundraiser is $25.00. Food and drinks will be available for...

October 4, 2017, 6:00 pm

Detroit, MI

Michigan March for #NoMuslimBanEver

On October 4, 2017 a coalition of grassroots organizations will hold a rally and march in protest of Muslim Ban 3.0. #NoMuslimBanEver! 

Join us we flood the streets of Detroit to raise our voices and stand in protest against...

October 7, 2017, 4:15 pm

Detroit, MI

Say No to Endless War in Afghanistan

Say NO to endless war in Afghanistan . . . on the 16th anniversary of the war.

The war will end when we, the people, demand it. Join the protest. Bring a sign. Bring a friend.

October 7, 2017, 3:00 pm

Detroit, MI

Byp100 Detroit's #SayHerName Vigil

BYP 100 Detroit's #SayHerName is a series of events throughout the city that shows support for Black women and Femmes. On October 7th a vigil will be held for women and femmes that have lost their lives to domestic violence and...

October 8, 2017, 2:00 pm

Detroit, MI

Raise the Age Michigan: Detroit Discussion

The ACLU of Michigan in collaboration with Michigan Council on Crime and Delinquency (MCCD) and Michigan League of Public Policy (MLPP) are advocating for legislation to raise the age of juvenile jurisdiction from 17 to 18 and remove all youth...

October 8, 2017, 1:00 pm

Detroit, MI

Take a Knee against White Supremacy: Support our Detroit Lions 10/8

Trump supporters are planning to set up an anti-Detroit Lions protest at Ford Field - simply because our warriors chose to exercise their first amendment right and kneel during the national anthem. 

Let's show the Detroit Lions...

October 18, 2017, 6:30 pm

Detroit, MI

Redistricting Reform Town Hall - Detroit

This is an opportunity for voters to learn about gerrymandering and discuss solutions. It will start with a fun and engaging introduction to the facts, then move into a discussion to hear from you and your neighbors.

Like any good town...