PEACE & JUSTICE EVENTS CALENDAR

WEEKLY EVENTS SCHEDULE:

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MONDAYS: 12 p.m. THE MICHIGAN LEAGUE FOR PUBLIC POLICY'S YEAS & NAYS. A weekly roundup of what happened under the Capitol Dome and what it means for you at home. Find the link for the Facebook Lives HERE.​​​

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TUESDAYS: 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. SOCIAL JUSTICE: TAKE ACTION TUESDAYS IN THE U.P. Join together with others who are concerned about the course of our democracy for "Take Action Tuesdays." Peacefully demonstrate in support of our democratic values and in opposition to actions by our government that run counter to Unitarian Universalist Principles. 

Address: Escanaba MI - Corner of Lincoln Rd. and Ludington St. by the Walgreen's (2301 Ludington St Escanaba MI, 49829)

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Check out the Detroit Public Library for free courses on computer skills, Microsoft Office Suite, mobile devices, the internet and more. Click HERE to view the upcoming events. 

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Harvard University is offering FREE college courses for people worldwide on U.S. government affairs. Click HERE for more information. 

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MONTHLY EVENTS CALENDAR:​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ ​​​​​​​​

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Thursdays in February 3 p.m. BLACK WOMEN MAKING HISTORY: A FILM SERIES. Join the Detroit Public Library Thursdays in February for a special documentary series celebrating Black History Month. February 2026 is the 100th anniversary of Black History Month celebrations in America. We will be paying tribute to trailblazing Black women with a documentary film series. All of these films are available on Kanopy, a film and TV streaming service offered to library users around the world, including cardholders at the Detroit Public Library. Click  HERE for more info.

Address: Detroit Public Library Sherwood Branch - 7117 West Seven Mile Rd Detroit MI, 48221​

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Feb 10th 1 - 3 p.m. BLACK HISTORY MONTH: VALUE OF THE VOTE. Join the League of Women Voters Oakland Area to hear from Charles Thomas to celebrate Black History Month and how to engage voters and promote participation in the upcoming elections.

Address: Bloomfield Township Public Library - 1099 Lone Pine Rd Bloomfield Township MI, 48302

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Feb 10th 6 p.m. MINORITY VOTING RIGHTS UNDER THE CONSTITUTION: THEN AND NOW. Join the Detroit Public Library via Zoom to hear from Vernon Burton, Judge Matthew J. Perry Professor of History (and other disciplines) at Clemson, and Armand Derfner, Esq., a longtime civil rights lawyer, have presented on race-related jurisprudence for us in the past. Today, they explore issues from the past, and look ahead to: Shelby County, destruction of Section 2, racial gerrymandering in disguise, etc. Click  HERE  to register.

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Feb 10th 7 - 8 p.m. ECO-BOOK CLUB: HUMAN NATURE. Join MI Climate Action Network in collaboration with Movement and Meaning to discuss Human Nature: Nine Ways to Feel About Our Changing Planet, by Kate Marvel. A Scientific American Best Book of the Year. In each chapter, a different emotion is used to explore the science and stories behind climate change. As expected, there is anger, fear, guilt, and grief—but also wonder, hope, pride, surprise, and love. Expect a facilitated discussion, with some guiding prompts for sharing. Click  HERE  to register.​

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Feb 11th 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. FEBURARY BOOK CLUB. Join Red, Wine, and Blue via Zoom ​to discuss The Color of Law: The Forgotten History of How Our Government Segregated America by legal scholar Richard Rothstein. This groundbreaking book challenges the widely held belief that racial segregation in the United States was the result of private choices or economic forces. Instead, Rothstein documents how federal, state, and local governments actively created and enforced segregation through laws, policies, and court decisions, and how those choices continue to shape inequality today. Click HERE to register.

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Feb 12th 7 p.m. GUN SAFETY FOR FAMILIES. Join Moms Demand Action ​and the Birmingham/Bloomfield Families for Social Action for a night of practical information and tips about gun safety around families. Hear how to Be SMART, discuss matters with children, and help a loved one in crisis who has access to a firearm and stop by some resource tables to learn even more. Click HERE to register.

Address: Urbanrest Brewing Co - 2615 Wolcott St Ferndale MI, 48220

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Feb 12th 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. INSIDE THE AUTHORITARIAN PLAYBOOK: THE COORDINATED ATTACKS ON PUBLIC EDUCATION. Join Red, Wine, and Blue via Zoom ​to learn what’s really happening and who’s behind it. From dismantling the Department of Education and stripping funding from classrooms, to banning books and whitewashing history, these attacks aren’t random. They’re part of a coordinated, well-funded plan by authoritarian politicians and their billionaire backers to weaken public education, silence honest conversations, and seize control of what our kids learn. Click HERE to register.

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Feb 18th 4 - 6:30 p.m. LOVE AND ADVOCACY. Join Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan for a cozy night of crafting and voter education! As midterm elections approach, it's important to know your rights as a voter in Michigan. From registering to vote to turning in your ballot, we'll discuss everything you need to know to make your voice heard. We’ll also provide craft materials so you can create a vision board to take home, inspired by your advocacy dreams and goals for 2026. Click HERE to register.

Address: Planned Parenthood Detroit Health Center - 4229 Cass Ave Detroit MI, 48201

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Feb 19th 6 - 8 p.m. BLACK HISTORY MONTH SEX ED TRIVIA. Join Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan for a few rounds of trivia that will test your knowledge of sexual and reproductive health with some questions specifically about the contributions made from Black people over time. Also learn about membership with PPAM, ways to get involved and volunteer, and what other events you will see this year. Click HERE to register.

Address: Salt & Ko - 26555 Telegraph Rd Ste 100 Southfield MI, 48033

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Feb 19th 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. RECOGNIZING AND FIGHTING THE LATEST BOOK BAN TACTICS. Join Red, Wine, and Blue via Zoom ​to hear from Kelly Jensen of Book Riot and Sabrina Baêta of PEN America as we discuss the newest trends and tactics driving today’s book bans and how communities can recognize them and fight back. Click HERE register.

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Feb 25th 7 - 8 p.m. NEW YEAR - NEW ELECTIONS MICHIGAN EDITION. Join Red, Wine, and Blue via Zoom for a welcoming, informative meeting. We will get oriented to what’s coming up in Michigan politics, with a clear and approachable breakdown of the key races ahead and why they matter to our friends and families' lives as well as a simple and proven way we can make a change in Local Government! Click HERE register.

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Feb 26th 4 - 6:30 p.m. QUEER VOLUNTEER NIGHT. Join Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan for a queer and ally community inclusive volunteer night filled with connection, conversation, and fun. Enjoy free food and giveaways, meet your regional Detroit organizer, and connect with fellow advocates in your community! Click HERE to register.

Address: Planned Parenthood Detroit Health Center - 4229 Cass Ave Detroit MI, 48201