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.
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
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)
EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES:
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:
May 7th 6:30 - 8 p.m. COMMUNITY MEETING. Join the Coalition for Police Transparency and Accountability to call on the Detroit City Council to cancel its contract with Shotspotter. Click HERE for more info.
Address: Boggs Center - 3061 Field St Floor 2, Detroit MI, 48214
May 11th 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. UNDERSTANDING AND ENGAGING YOUNG VOTERS. Join Red, Wine, and Blue via Zoom to hear from Voters of Tomorrow as they share what issues matter most to young people, the reality of youth voting today, who should play a role in engaging them, and how to have meaningful conversations with the young people in your life. Plus don’t miss out on some creative and fun ways to reach new voters. The Founder of Donuts + Democracy is joining us to share how her organization is making sure Gen Z is registered and ready to protect their rights. Click HERE to register.
May 12th 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. TEACH TRUTH: THE FIGHT AGAINST FALSE HISTORY. Join Red, Wine, and Blue via Zoom to hear from educator and author Jesse Hagopian of the Zinn Education Project, He will explain what these groups want students to learn about American history, share actual lessons from their curricula, and explain how we can work together to make sure kids are taught the truth. Click HERE to register.
May 13th 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. MAY BANNED BOOK CLUB. Join Red, Wine, and Blue via Zoom for our discussion of The Last Night at the Telegraph Club by Malinda Lo. Set in 1950s San Francisco during the Red Scare, this award-winning novel follows Lily Hu as she navigates family expectations, political fear, and a secret world that changes everything. We’ll talk about why this book has been challenged, what it reveals about the history of censorship and LGBTQ+ identity, and why stories like this one really matter today. Click HERE to register.
May 15th 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. RISE AND RESTORE: A PLANNED PARENTHOOD ACTION SUMMIT. Join Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan for this summit that will focus on moving from burnout to belonging, engaging participants through creativity, community care, and civic engagement. Through speakers, workshops, and hands-on activities, summit participants will learn how to dive deeper into the movement, organize in their communities, tell their personal stories, and engage in the hard work of protecting and expanding access to essential care across Michigan. Click HERE to register.
Address: Lansing MI, exact details will be sent once registered for the summit
May 19th 1 - 4 p.m. TENANTS' RIGHTS & RESPONSIBILITIES. Join the Fair Housing Center of Metro Detroit to hear about important topics such: How to avoid fraud to confirm that you are entering into a lease agreement with a legitimate landlord/owner who has obtained a rental certificate; importance of a written lease and what to look for; how to address matters of habitability and repair and navigate the “deduct & repair” process Click HERE to register.
Address: Southfield Parks and Rec Center Building - 26000 Evergreen Rd Suite 112, Southfield MI, 48076
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