PEACE & JUSTICE EVENTS CALENDAR
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This calendar includes activities, volunteer opportunities, and social networking events of a wide range of groups that support our common dedication to peace and justice. Gray Panthers of Metro Detroit does not claim to endorse all positions of groups with events posted on this calendar.
To submit an event for the calendar, click HERE to fill out our Google Form request. We do not post general meeting notices.
WEEKLY EVENTS SCHEDULE:
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.
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)
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.
Harvard University is offering FREE college courses for people worldwide on U.S. government affairs. Click HERE for more information.
MONTHLY EVENTS CALENDAR:
June is Pride Month! Click HERE to find a pride near you!
Jun 17th 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. UNDERSTANDING EXECUTIVE ORDERS AND THEIR IMPACT. Join Red, Wine, and Blue via Zoom to hear from Howard University professor Kathryn Wiley as she breaks down what EOs actually do, how they’re being used right now (especially to target DEI efforts), and why they matter. She’ll share real-world examples and offer practical ways you can push back and take action in your own state. Click HERE to register.
Jun 18th 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. MOBILE HEALTH UNIT. Join the Detroit Public Library for free preventative health screenings related to Diabetes, Choloesterol, Kidney Function and Blood Pressure that will be offered by Wayne State University's Mobile Health Unit. No registration required.
Address: Detroit Public Library Chaney Branch- 16101 Grand River Ave Detroit MI, 48227
Jun 18th 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. HOW THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH "SHOULD" OPERATE. Join Red, Wine, and Blue via Zoom for Civics Salon as we do a deep dive into the Executive Branch. Get real about what the President can actually do and how Congress and the courts are meant to keep those powers in check. Click HERE to register.
Jun 23rd 7 - 8 p.m. WHAT'S GOING ON MICHIGAN? LGBTQ EDITION. Join Red, Wine, and Blue via Zoom to hear from Emme Zanotti with Equality Michigan and learn about the landscape of LGBTQ issues statewide. Click HERE to register.
Jun 24th 6 - 7 p.m. FREEDOM SONGS THROUGH THE YEARS. Join the Detroit Public Library for an unforgettable program that celebrates the power of music in the fight for freedom. "Freedom Songs Through the Years: A Sing-Along, Movement, and Moving Experience" will take you on a journey through history, bringing together the voices, rhythms, and movements that have inspired generations in the pursuit of liberty and justice. Click HERE to register.
Address: Detroit Public Library Duffield Branch- 2507 W. Grand Blvd Detroit MI, 48208
Jun 24th 6 - 7:30 p.m. REPRESENTATIVE BARRETT: DON'T DEFUND OUR HEALTHCARE. Join Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan to call upon members of Congress to stop the Big Bad Budget Bill. Hear from a slate of speakers from Planned Parenthood, the legislature, community partner organizations, and from storytellers who will be directly impacted by funding cuts. Click HERE to register.
Address: Tom Barrett Office- 328 W Ottawa St Lansing MI, 48933
Jun 25th 6 - 7:30 p.m. VIRTUAL RALLY: DON'T DEFUND OUR HEALTHCARE. Join Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan via Zoom to call upon members of Congress to stop the Big Bad Budget Bill. Hear from Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, as well as speakers from Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan, the Michigan legislature, community partner organizations, and storytellers who will be directly impacted by funding cuts.. Click HERE to register.
Jun 26th 3 - 5 p.m. SHAME ON JAMES: DON'T DEFUND OUR HEALTHCARE. Join Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan to call upon members of Congress to stop the Big Bad Budget Bill. Hear from a slate of speakers from Planned Parenthood, the legislature, community partner organizations, and from storytellers who will be directly impacted by funding cuts. Click HERE to register.
Address: Area Outside of Congress Office- 30500 Van Dyke Ave Warren MI, 48093
Jun 28th 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. EXPUNGEMENT FAIR. Join the Detroit Justice Center to get free legal help to get your record cleared!Please note that individuals with more than 3 felony offenses will not be eligible for expungement through the petition process, unless they fall within the “One Bad Night” exception under the law. Click HERE to register and for more qualification information.
Address: The Love Building- 4731 Grand River Ave Detroit MI, 48208
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