Detroit, MI
February 15, 2017, 6:00 pm
Detroit, MI
Vigilia: No Muro Ni Deportaciones / No Wall, No Deportations
#NoBan #NoWall #NoRaids #HereToStay
In solidarity with the families that have been affected by the recent immigration raids, join this immigrant and Refugee Vigil to protest the mass raids separating families.
...February 17, 2017, 10:00 am
Detroit, MI
President's (unprecedented) Day National Strike
Presidents Day resistance Demo * Wear all Black it's a day or Resistance *National Movement *No spending money very important *No work or School * We will do a demo under the monument holding signs to show our resistance...
February 17, 2017, 1:00 pm
Detroit, MI
Detroit Legal Community Strikes Back on #F17
At 1 PM (ET) on Friday, Feb. 17 (#F17), #LawStrikesBack! Lawyers, legal workers, law students, paralegals, court interpreters, investigators, social service advocates, and others who work in the courts will gather in front of courthouses...
February 17, 2017, 3:00 pm
Detroit, MI
Immigrant Solidarity Protest against ICE Detention Center
Workers, documented and undocumented, unite! A general strike has been called for on February 17th 2017. Racist mass deportations have already begun in Detroit and throughout the country. Immigrants are being scapegoated and targeted by the...
February 28, 2017, 1:00 pm
Detroit, MI
ALL OUT To Yousef Ajin's Immigration Court Hearing
Yousef's hearing starts at 2 p.m. We will hold a support rally outside the courthouse beginning at 1 p.m. Bring signs. We will also have an open mic if anyone would like to speak. After the rally we will attend the hearing in suppport of Yousef...
March 7, 2017, 5:30 pm
Detroit, MI
Rally Against Muslim & Refugee Ban 2.0
On Monday, Donald Trump signed a revised executive order, banning travelers from six majority Muslim countries and suspending the refugee program. This is un-American: we don't discriminate against people based on their religion, and we don't...
March 10, 2017, 12:00 pm
Detroit, MI
Emergency Rally against Muslim Ban 2.0 Michigan #NoBanNoWall
The Executive Order "Muslim Ban 2.0" was signed by Pres. Trump signed March 6th, 2017. This EO is much like the first one. Today's MuslimBan 2.0 does this: Bans all refugees for 120 days, also reducing the number of refugees to 50,000 (...
March 11, 2017, 1:00 pm
Detroit, MI
Kick-off meeting for Grandmont Rosedale Neighborhood Resistance
We are creating a neighborhood-based volunteer group: • Action-oriented • Progressive • Focused on social justice • Anti-Trump Administration agenda
Kick-off meeting: Saturday, March 11, 1pm – 3pm, 19800 Grand River Ave.
...March 11, 2017, 1:00 pm
Detroit, MI
Emergency Protest: No Ban Detroit Solidarity March
A new Muslim Ban has been issued. 1. It will go into effect on March 16. 2. Six countries are affected: Sudan, Syria, Iran, Libya, Somalia, and Yemen 3. Iraq is NOT on this list. 4. Current visa and green card holders are not...
March 11, 2017, 4:30 pm
Detroit, MI
ACLU's People Power Resistance Training: Detroit
The ACLU's People Power is livestreaming Resistance Training for actionable responses to the erosion of our rights. All are welcome! Seating is limited. RSVP ASAP. Parking lot and street parking available. Handicapped accessible. ...
March 14, 2017, 6:30 pm
Detroit, MI
Resistance Gathering: Detroit
On the heels of nationwide marches, protests and the new administration officially in office, let's continue the conversation about resistance and action from our first two meetings. Further details to come.
March 15, 2017, 8:00 am
Detroit, MI
Attend Demba's Immigration Hearing
Demba Bagayoko is an Ann Arbor resident who has lived in this nation for 15 years. He went to school in New York and has lived in Ann Arbor for the past 6 years. He was taken from his home at 9 in the morning by ICE disguised as police last...
March 18, 2017, 2:00 pm
Detroit, MI
Redistricting Reform Town Hall - Detroit
The Voters Not Politicians ballot committee and grassroots organization Count MI Vote are co-hosting Redistricting Reform Town Halls across Michigan, and we're holding one in Detroit!
This is an opportunity for voters to learn...
March 22, 2017, 7:00 pm
Detroit, MI
Postcards & Protest Songs
The Women’s March on Washington’s “10 Actions / 100 Days” campaign has inspired folks all across this country. On this day local musicians will come together to share songs of peace and protest, while we share time and send our thoughts to our...
April 2, 2017, 4:00 pm
Detroit, MI
Our Time to Break Silence
50th Anniversary reading of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s speech "Beyond Vietnam: A Time to Break Silence" -- King's great speech on war & peace, racism, & poverty. While Dr. King officially came out against the war in delivering...
April 2, 2017, 3:30 pm
Detroit, MI
Neighbors Building Bridges - interfaith coalition march
Local Muslim, Christian and community groups in Detroit and Dearborn have created a new coalition which works on protecting and preserving freedoms and human rights and supports refugee and immigrant families seeking safety from war,...
April 7, 2017, 5:00 pm
Detroit, MI
Emergency Rally: Stop US Invasion Of Syria
The Trump administration and their imperialist allies are demanding NATO take "unilateral action" in Syria including removing Assad. This would put the US in direct conflict with Russian forces and Iran. We cannot allow Syria to become another...
April 8, 2017, 9:30 am
Detroit, MI
Secrets of a Successful Organizer classes in Detroit
Choose one of two workshops: "Building the Union in a Right-to-Work Environment" and "Assembling Your Dream Team: Finding Leaders and Mapping Your Workplace."
April 15, 2017, 12:00 pm
Detroit, MI
Tax March: Detroit
Protest Objectives: Hold Trump to his Campaign Promise - SHOW YOUR TAXES! Send a Message to the GOP controlled Congress - DO YOUR JOB and hold Trump accountable!
"WASHINGTON ― President Donald Trump will not release his tax returns...
April 19, 2017, 11:30 am
Detroit, MI
Overcoming Divisiveness and Uniting Across Communities
On the path to becoming more culturally competent, join the Student Pharmacists Diversity Council for an interactive Q&A panel discussion as we come together to promote diversity amongst all communities and debunk stereotypes.
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April 21, 2017, 4:00 pm
Detroit, MI
Speakout and Demonstration to Stop the New Wayne County Jail
Wayne County has already wasted millions of dollars on a failed jail, and is now ready to spend a total of $420 million on this new "criminal justice complex". Meanwhile, our children's schools are underfunded and closing, tens of thousands of...
April 22, 2017, 1:00 pm
Detroit, MI
March For Science: Detroit
This march is intended to be a peaceful protest against the censorship that has been put in place by President Trump. Science is the basis of all life. From clean water and air to food and safety. We want better medicine and a better...
April 23, 2017, 9:00 am
Detroit, MI
Women Organize Michigan Summit-Detroit
This summit will have a specific economic focus.
We want to highlight that women are just as concerned about the economy as men, that we are economic leaders, small business owners, breadwinners, and that things that are typically...
April 24, 2017, 12:00 pm
Detroit, MI
Emergency Rally: Stop Deportation of Jose Luis Sanchez-Ronquillo
Jose Luis Sanchez-Ronquillo is an Ann Arbor resident, husband and father of two children in Ann Arbor Pubic Schools—Bach and Pioneer.
Last Wednesday, Jose Luis went to a routine hearing at the Immigration Service Building in...
April 23, 2017, 9:00 am
Detroit, MI
People's Action Founding Convention
People’s Action is a national network of grassroots groups like Michigan United. The national convention is the place to come together and celebrate our victories as a network, to lay the groundwork for our national strategy over the next few...