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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Apr 3rd 3 - 6 p.m. THE CRITICAL MIX SERIES: AN IMMERSIVE LISTENING EXPERIENCE.  Join the Detroit Justice Center for a Pre-Event to welcome a Detroit-based DJ who will offer a pre-recorded curated mix that responds to the literature and themes of the safety exhibit. Click HERE for more info.

Address: James and Grace Lee Boggs Center to Nurture Community Leadership - 3061 Field St Detroit MI, 48214 

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Apr 3rd 6:30 - 8 p.m. UNRAVELING HARM, CULTIVATING SAFETY BOOK DISCUSSION.  Join the Detroit Justice Center for a discussion on safety, harm, accountability, repair, healing, justice, policing and the many contradictions we encounter along the way. *Free books while supplies last.* Click HERE for more info.

Address: James and Grace Lee Boggs Center to Nurture Community Leadership - 3061 Field St Detroit MI, 48214 

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Apr 6th 6 - 7:30 p.m. WE CARE FOR US VIRTUAL RALLY.  Join Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan  for an energizing and community-centered virtual rally bringing together advocates, organizers, and supporters committed to protecting access to sexual and reproductive health care. The evening will feature special guest speakers who will share timely insights, personal stories, and the urgent stakes of this moment for Planned Parenthood patients and providers. Click HERE to register.

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Apr 7th 7 - 8 p.m. HOW THE SUPREME COURT COULD ROLL BACK VOTING RIGHTS.  Join Red, Wine, and Blue via Zoom to hear from Janai Nelson of the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, who argued Callais v. Louisiana before the Court. Janai will break down what the case is about, why it matters so deeply for voting rights, and how it could reshape the protections established under the Voting Rights Act of 1965.  Click HERE to register.

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Apr 9th 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. AI DATA CENTERS IN YOUR COMMUNITY.  Join Red, Wine, and Blue via Zoom to hear from the experts at AI Now to learn what AI data centers are, why they’re spreading so quickly, and the real environmental and financial impacts they can have locally. We’ll also share proven strategies communities are using to demand transparency, hold decision-makers accountable, and push back effectively. Whether a proposal is already on the table or still flying under the radar, you’ll leave ready to protect your community and take action before decisions are made for you. Click HERE to register.

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Apr 11th 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. BOOK DISCUSSION: OUR POWER, OUR PLANET. Join the Detroit Public Library to join the global celebration of our planet Earth (Earth Day) by reading A Kind Life: eat plants, buy less, slow down, and safe the planet by Carina Wohlleben. Click HERE to register.

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

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Apr 11th 1:30 - 3 p.m. A HISTORY OF THE MUSLIM COMMUNITIES OF DETROIT. Join the Detroit Public Library to to explore the rich history of Muslim communities in Detroit. Dr. Sally F. Howell, a Professor of Arab American Studies at the University of Michigan-Dearborn, will highlight and discuss her Old Islam in Detroit book and the stories, traditions, and contributions of Muslim and Arab communities in metro Detroit. Get ready for an engaging and insightful journey through time!  Click HERE to register.

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

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Apr 15th 7:30 - 9 p.m. APRIL BANNED BOOK CLUB.  Join Red, Wine, and Blue via Zoom to hear from Author Jo Piazza for a conversation about her novel, Everyone Is Lying to You. Her book pulls back the curtain on the lives of ‘trad wives,’ curated perfection, and the dark secrets behind seemingly perfect lives. We’ll discuss the trad wife movement in our country, who these women really are, and what’s driving the trend. Jo will also share why she wrote the book and how it challenges myths about modern femininity, domestic ideals, and the cost of living up to an image. Click HERE to register.