PEACE & JUSTICE EVENTS CALENDAR

WEEKLY EVENTS SCHEDULE:

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EVERY 2ND MONDAY: 1:30pm-4pm: PREVENTATIVE HEALTH SCREENING SERVICES. Come and partake in this free monthly service on every 2nd Monday from 1:30 - 4:00pm offered by the Chase Branch of the Detroit Public Library.

Address: Chase Branch - 17731 West Seven Mile Rd Detroit MI, 48235

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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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EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES:

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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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June - Month Long Events

• MI PRIDE EVENTS. Click HERE to see the Pride events in your local area!​

• WEAR ORANGE EVENTS. Click HERE to see the Moms Demand Action gun violence awareness events in your local area.​​

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Jun 2nd 6 - 7:30 p.m. DPL AFTER DARK - THE JACKSON 5.  Join the Detroit Public library to celebrate Black Music Month with a lecture that will look at one of the most influential musical groups of all time - the Jackson 5. Click HERE to register.

Address: Detroit Public Library Duffield Branch - 2507 West Grand Blvd Detroit MI, 48208

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Jun 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 5 - 6:30 p.m. THE DARKER SIDE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.  Join the Detroit Public library to learn about the darker aspects of this emerging technology from its impact on your brain to the toll it takes on the environment. In the last few years AI has been brought to life through applications such as ChatGPT, Grok, DALL-E, and Character AI. Many have spoken on the benefits of these programs, but what about the negatives? In this series we will cover the darker aspects of this emerging technology from its impact on your brain to the toll it takes on the environment. Click HERE to register.

Address: Detroit Public Library Main Branch - 5201 Woodward Ave Detroit MI, 48202

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Jun 4th 6 - 7:30 p.m. MID MI LISTENING SESSION AND OPEN HOUSE.  Join Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan for a Community Listening & Feedback Open House to help shape PPAM’s 2027 policy priorities. This is an opportunity for community members and partners to directly inform our important advocacy work ahead. At this event, you’ll connect with your Mid Michigan Regional Organizer to share your perspective on the issues that matter most in our communities — all while enjoying dinner on us. Click HERE to register.

Address: Ann Arbor - Exact location will be shared once registered

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Jun 4th 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. WHAT PAID LEAVE COULD MEAN FOR FAMILIES.  Join Red Wine & Blue via Zoom to learn what this legislation could look like, what it would mean for parents, caregivers, and communities, and what it actually takes to turn this policy into law. We'll also take a close look at Virginia where they just passed paid family and medical leave and hear directly from the advocates and legislators who made it happen. Click HERE to register.

 

Jun 9th, 6 - 7:30 p.m. ART/PRIDE: A HISTORY OF LGBTQ+ ARTISTS.  Join the Detroit Public library to for a special lecture highlighting LGBTQ+ artists whose works are part of the DIA's collection. Presented by trained DIA teaching volunteers, Behind the Seen brings insight and engagement about the DIA's collection from the museum out to the community. A docent from the DIA will be joining us at Sherwood Forest to discuss the contributions of LGBTQ+ folks to the art world. Seats are first come, first serve. Click HERE for more info.

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

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Jun 11th 6 - 8 p.m. OUT LOUD: A PRIDE MONTH .  Join Whistler's Daughter Books for an evening of queer voices, gothic worlds, and community — all for a cause close to home. Mark the one-year anniversary of Xander Phanes' The Wolf and the Siren Song — a gothic low fantasy on loss, revenge, prayer, and healing — alongside local poet Liberty Brooke, whose chapbook God is a Lesbian boldly celebrates queerness, rejects binaries, and asks the questions traditional religion never dared to. Both titles will be available for purchase at the shop. This is a ticketed Pride Month benefit event. Click HERE for more information and to purchase your ticket.

Address: Whistler's Daughter Books - 703 Livernois St Ferndale MI, 48220

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Jun 12th 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. 2026 MICHIGAN CLIMATE SUMMIT.  Join MI Climate Action for their annual Climate Summit. The Summit brings together activists, elected leaders, nonprofits, academics, and everyday people who care like YOU for inspiring panels, hands-on workshops, and real conversations. Get the tools you need to be a better advocate, and learn from our dynamic panels and hands-on workshops. Click HERE for more information and to purchase your ticket.

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Jun 15th 7:30 - 9 p.m. JUNE BANNED BOOK CLUB - MAD HONEY.  Join Red Wine & Blue via Zoom to welcome authors Jodi Picoult and Jennifer Finney Boylan as they discuss why they wrote Mad Honey, a novel explores love, identity, and self-acceptance, but has also been challenged and banned because of its LGBTQ+ themes, the response it has received, and how they feel about the growing wave of challenges targeting their work. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to hear directly from both authors. Click HERE to register.

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Jun 16th, 6 - 7:30 p.m. THE FIX: DISCUSSION WITH FORMER U.S. ATTY GEN. BARBARA MCQUADE.  Join the Detroit Public Library for an engaging discussion with Former U.S. Attorney General, Barbara McQuade as she highlights and discusses government corruption and the state of the U.S. legal system and her book The Fix. Stephen Henderson, an award-winning journalist and native Detroiter, will also be present to serve as a conversation partner. Click HERE to register.

Address: Detroit Public Library Main Branch - 5201 Woodward Ave Detroit MI, 48202

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Jun 16th, 6 - 7:30 p.m. FREEDOM SONGS THROUGH THE YEARS.  Join the Detroit Public Library to experience 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 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 West Grand Blvd Detroit MI, 48208

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Jun 17th, 6 - 7:30 p.m. AUTHOR TALK: BLACK JOY IN THE URBAN OUTDOORS PANEL.  Join the Detroit Public Library to welcome editor Desiree Cooper, as well as contributors Pamela Hilliard Owens and Lillien Waller, for a talk about their book Black Summers, a novel full of emerging and award-winning creators of all ages recount the struggles and triumph of staking their claim to public spaces. Ranging from poetry to essay, creative nonfiction to comics, this collection blends nostalgia with struggle and resilience. Click HERE to register and for more info.

Address: Detroit Public Library Main Branch - 5201 Woodward Ave Detroit MI, 48202

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Jun 17th, 1 - 2:30 p.m. LEGACY OF BLACK MEDICAL SCHOOLS AND DEPARTMENTS IN THE U.S..  Join the Detroit Public Library to dive into the rich history and impact of Black medical schools and departments that shaped healthcare in the U.S. Hear from Dr. Anita Moncrease, Professor of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at Wayne State University, highlight and discuss the impact and history of African American medical schools and departments across the U.S. Click HERE to register.

Address: Detroit Public Library Main Branch - 5201 Woodward Ave Detroit MI, 48202

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Jun 23rd 6 - 8 p.m. CARE PACKAGES AND COMMUNITY: FOUR YEARS AFTER DOBBS.  Join Red Wine & Blue of Michigan for an evening of community, conversation and action as we come together to reflect on the anniversary of that dangerous US Supreme Court ruling and support patients through hands-on community care. Together, we’ll assemble care packages filled with thoughtful items and supportive notes for patients accessing reproductive healthcare. While we pack, we’ll connect and talk about the power of relational organizing and why the 2026 elections matter so much for our communities and our freedoms. Click HERE to register.

Address: Camp Agawam - 1301 W Clarkston Rd Lake Orion MI, 48362

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Jun 24th 7 - 9 p.m. 4 YEARS AFTER DOBBS - CARE PACKAGES PACKING AND VIEWING PARTY.  Join Red Wine & Blue of Michigan as well as Marie Lowry with Reclaim for an evening of community and action! We will be assembling care packages for Reclaim's Patients- as well as little treats for the staff! Click HERE to register and for a list of needed items.

Address: Universalist Unitarian Church of Farminton - 25301 Halsted Rd Farmington Hills MI, 48335

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Jun 25th 7 - 8:30 p.m. 4 YEARS AFTER DOBBS -LET'S PACK SOME AFTER ABORTION CARE KITS.  Join Red Wine & Blue of Michigan to gather and have conversation and community care as we commemorate the Dobbs anniversary by assembling care packages for patients accessing reproductive healthcare! Together, we’ll create kits filled with comfort items, notes of support and practical essentials while spending time with like-minded women who believe care and action go hand in hand. Click HERE to register and for a list of needed items.

Address: Zukey Lake Tavern - 5011 Girard Dr Pinckney MI, 48169