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

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Mar 2nd 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. WHAT IS ADVOCACY? Join Red, Wine, and Blue Ohio via Zoom for a program designed to educate and empower about the many different types of advocacy available. Whether you're brand new to civic engagement or looking to deepen your impact, this program breaks advocacy down into clear, approachable pathways—so you can find the method that fits your voice, your comfort level, and your goals. Click HERE to register

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Mar 4th 7:30 - 9 p.m. MARCH BANNED BOOK CLUB. Join Red, Wine, and Blue via Zoom to welcome acclaimed author Kyle Lukoff for a discussion of his novel A World Worth Saving. This special book club is also a celebration of the National Day of Reading sponsored by our partners at the Human Rights Campaign. A World Worth Saving is a fantasy novel that explores what it means to stand up for yourself, find your people, and imagine a future where everyone belongs. Click HERE to register.

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Mar 5th 6:30 - 8 p.m. DATA CENTERS: WHAT MICHIGANDERS NEED TO KNOW. Join MI Climate Action and the League of Women Voters Michigan for a free educational Zoom webinar for Michiganders who want to learn more about hyperscale data centers as they arrive in their communities. Currently, 16+ data centers are proposed in Michigan, each consuming city-level amounts of energy. The potential impacts are substantial. Click HERE to register.

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Mar 5th 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. HOW STATE GOVERNMENT WORKS. Join Red, Wine, and Blue via Zoom for RWB Civics Salon: How State Government Works to better understand where real power lies and how change actually happens close to home. We'll break down what the state government really does, who’s calling the shots, and why statehouses have become ground zero for fights over democracy, rights, and equality. Understanding state government isn’t just nice to have, it’s how we protect what matters. Click HERE to register.

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Mar 7th 2 - 5:30 p.m. COMMUNITY SCREENING OF: SEEDS FOR LIBERATION. Join General Strike Detroit for a screening of "Seeds For Liberation", which explores Palestinian resistance through emotional and impactful interviews with historians, activists, and experts, followed by an open conversation about what liberation looks like where we live. Local groups will be tabling with resources, ways to get involved, and tools to build power together. Come learn, connect, and grow. Click HERE to register.

Address: 15400 Grand River Ave Detroit MI, 48227

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Mar 11th 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. CLIMATE COUNTS: MI SUPREME COURT GATHERING. Join MI Climate Action to hear the Supreme Court arguments livestream, then move to the steps of the Michigan Supreme Court to form a wall of humanity behind the livestream press conference. Make a real difference! Attend to visibly represent the millions of Michiganders who will be harmed by this new fossil fuel project and call for shutting down Line 5 and for reversing the permit issued by the Michigan Public Service Commission. Click HERE to register.

Address: Central United Methodist Church - 2115 N Capitol Ave Lansing MI, 48919

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Mar 11th 4:30 - 6 p.m. ICE OUT OF SOUTHFIELD PROTEST. Join the Southfield Neighbors Action Committee to protest the signing of a lease for ICE to operate out of One Towne Square in Southfield.

Address: Corner of Corporate Drive and Coral Gables, Across from One Towne Square

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Mar 12th 6 - 7 p.m. DETROIT'S DYNAMITE DAMES. Join the Detroit Public Library to hear a presentation by the Detroit Historical Society about the famous and not so famous women who changed Detroit. Explore Detroit through the eyes of the women who shaped the city, from Madame de Cadillac to the Queen of Soul. This presentation focuses on the lives of twelve trailblazing women who lived and worked in Detroit—some well-known, and others unsung—and their impact on the history of Detroit and the nation. Click HERE to register. 

Address: Chandler Branch - 12800 Harper Ave Detroit MI, 48213

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Mar 14th 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. WOMEN OF WAR BOOK DISCUSSION. Join the Detroit Public Library to celebrate Women History Month by reading Women of War by Suzanne Cope. Women troughout history have contributed to society greatly. Let us celebrate their achivements by reading Women of War by Suzanne Cope. Click HERE to register. 

Address: Bowen Branch - 3648 Vernor Highway Detroit MI, 48216

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Mar 14th 1 - 3 p.m. MOVIE SHOWING: THE SIX TRIPLE EIGHT. Join the Detroit Public Library to celebrate Women History Month to watch The Six Triple Eight, rated PG-13, following an all-black, all-female battalion in World War II. Click HERE to register. 

Address: Bowen Branch - 3648 Vernor Highway Detroit MI, 48216 

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Mar 15th 7 p.m. STATE ADVOCACY DAY TRAINING SESSION. Join Moms Demand Action via Zoom to learn everything you need to know about this year's Advocacy Day, including our legislative priorities, how to talk to lawmakers, the schedule of events and what to expect on the day of the event! Click HERE to register. 

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Mar 18th 8 a.m. STATE ADVOCACY DAY. Join Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action, and End Gun Violence Michigan for our Advocacy Day where we will meet in person with our lawmakers in Lansing to support gun violence prevention. Click HERE to register. 

Address: St. Paul Episcopal Church - 218 W Ottawa St Lansing MI, 48933

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Mar 18th 1 - 2:30 p.m. DETROIT'S DYNAMIC DAMES LUNCH AND LEARN. Join the Detroit Public Library to hear from the Detroit Historical Society’s Education Coordinator Cate Waldecker for a captivating lecture that explores Detroit through the lives and legacies of the women who helped shape the city. From early figures like Madame de Cadillac to cultural icons such as the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, the program highlights twelve remarkable women whose stories reflect Detroit’s growth and transformation. Some are household names, while others are lesser-known pioneers, but all left a lasting impact on the city and, in many cases, on the nation. Refreshments to follow. Click HERE to register. 

Address: Parkman Branch - 1766 Oakman Blvd Detroit MI, 48238

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Mar 21st 12 - 1:30 p.m. LET'S READ ABOUT A HIDDEN FIGURE IN HISTORY. Join the Detroit Public Library in person or via Zoom to discuss My Remarkable Journey by Katherine Johnson. Katherine Johnson aka The Human Computer, fully shares about her life, including what it took to work at NASA, help land the first man on the moon, and live through a century of turmoil and change. Click HERE to register. 

Address: Lincoln Branch - 1221 Seven Mile East Detroit MI, 48203

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Mar 22nd 2 - 4 p.m. AUTHOR TALK: TUSKEGEE AIRMEN. Join the Detroit Public Library to welcome NPR investigative journalist Cheryl W. Thompson for a special discussion about her new book, Forgotten Souls: The Search for the Lost Tuskegee Airmen (Dafina, 2026). In the book, Thompson explores the stories of the 27 Tuskegee Airmen – the Black pilots who fought for America in WWII – who went missing in combat, the lives they lived, the reasons their planes went down, why the remains of all but two were never found, and the impact their disappearances had on their families and communities. Joining Cheryl in conversation is Detroit-based writer and arts advocate Rochelle Riley. Click HERE to register.

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

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Mar 21st 1 - 4 p.m. SOUTHEAST: CARE CONTINUES.  Join Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan to hear directly from Planned Parenthood staff, patients, community members, and advocates over lunch about why this lifesaving work matters and how defunding is harming communities across Michigan. Learn how Planned Parenthood continues to show up—no matter the obstacles.  Click HERE to register.

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

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Mar 25th 6 - 8 p.m. YOUTH PANEL: CARE CONTINUES.  Join Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan via Zoom to hear from Generation Action students for a night of learning about defunding policy & a panel led by youth activists on the ground. Youth organizers will share their stories on resistance and fighting back amidst the current social and political climate. Youth activists will provide insights on tangible starting points for organizing on and off college campuses. Click  HERE to register.

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Mar 28th NO KINGS DAY.  Join No Kings Day for another rally call across the country to remind our country that the US does NOT have a king. Click HERE to find an event near you.