PEACE & JUSTICE EVENTS CALENDAR
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Regularly Updated Courtesy of Gray Panthers of Metro Detroit
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This Calendar of events includes activities of a wide range of groups so long as these groups support our common dedication to peace and justice.
To submit an event for the calendar, send information to graypanthersmetdet@gmail.com
name of event, date/time, name of speakers (if any), URL or other contact information to join the meeting. Or submit HERE. We do not post general meeting notices, only those with an issue focus/speaker. Gray Panthers of Metro Detroit does not claim to endorse all positions of groups with events posted on this calendar.
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MONDAYS: 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. RACIAL JUSTICE RALLIES. 11 MILE Road & Woodward (in front of St John's Episcopal Church). Sponsored by the Huntington Woods Peace Group. Updates for the event based on weather can be found on the Huntington Woods Peace Group Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Huntington-Woods-Peace-Group-144083798944934
FRIDAYS: 3:45 p.m. WE STAND WITH OUR NEIGHBORS - IMMIGRATION VIGIL SW Detroit Clark Park, corner of Vernor and Clark. Saturday's (new)11 a.m.
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FRIDAYS: 11 a.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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Dec 3rd 2 - 3:15 p.m. THE RAPIDLY DETERIORATING CLIMATE EMERGENCY AND THE MEER INITIATIVE. In the near term, billions of the most vulnerable to climate chaos and socioeconomic stressors will be forced to migrate due to intolerable heat, loss of food production, and severe water stress; with the collapse of public services and food aid, most will die. Join this online presentation to hear why MEER is essential as a climate adaptation and mitigation means in the rapidly approaching chaotic times. is a must to get up and running fast. Click HERE to register
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Dec 5th 6 p.m. LAND TRUSTS: AN INNOVATIVE APPROACH TO COMMUNITY-DRIVEN AFFORADABLE HOUSING AND BUSINESSES. Join the Detroit Justice Center for an exciting event to explore the concept of a community land trust and its importance in our community. Discover how community land trusts protect affordable housing, preserve natural areas, urban gardens and historic sites. Learn about the benefits of community land trusts for both individuals and the environment. This is an in-person or virtual event. Click HERE to register.
Address: Matrix Human Services Multipurpose Room 203- 13560 E McNichols Rd Detroit MI, 48205
Dec 7th 5 - 8 p.m. SE MI COMMUNITY ADVOCATES KICK-OFF HARNESSING RESOURCES TO POWER RESILIENCY. Join the Sierra Club Michigan Chapter for an evening of vision and fostering community. Federal investments have the ability to create more healthy, resilient communities and it's up to us to help shape that vision. Share your interests, connect with others in Southeast Michigan, and learn how you can advocate across the region. Click HERE to register.
Address: 2727 2nd Ave Detroit MI, 48201
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Dec 7th 6 - 8 p.m. PANEL DISCUSSION ON THE STATE OF AFFORABLE HOUSING IN DETROIT. Join the Detroit Justice Center for a virtual panel discussion on the state of affordable housing in Detroit! Hear from community advocates and be a part of the conversation! The panel will be moderated by Eric Williams, Managing Director of DJC’s Economic Equity Practice, and provide a robust and candid conversation about Detroit’s affordable housing needs and potential solutions. Click HERE to register.
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Dec 12th 6 - 7 p.m. MEET OUR PATIENT ADVOCACY AND HEALTH CENTER PROGRAM ORGANI. Join Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan on Zoom to meet Aaliyah Abdul-Mutakallim, the new Patient and Health Center Advocacy Program Organizer, and see what's in store for 2024! Whether you're a current volunteer, aspiring volunteer, or a community partner, come get acquainted and hear about what you can look forward to from Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan. Click HERE to register.
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Jan 29th - Jan 30th 3:30 p.m. MICHIGAN GUN VIOLENCE PREVENTION SUMMIT- 2024. The 2024 Gun Violence Prevention Summit is co-sponsored by End Gun Violence Michigan, the University of Michigan Firearm Injury Prevention Institute, the Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions, and the Joyce Foundation. The main focus of the online summit is to share best practices and challenges of how these new laws can be implemented effectively and equitably. They are bringing together national and local experts to explore these questions from a variety of perspectives through panel discussions. Click HERE to register.
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