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SUMMARY:Mass Convening: Dreaming Forward & Organizing Power
DESCRIPTION:Join abolitionist practitioners\, organizers\, and community members from across Michigan for a full-day Mass Convening focused on dreaming forward and organizing power. \nThis gathering will build on the launch of Reimagining Safety Michigan by bringing together those committed to advancing a culture of care\, community accountability\, and systems transformation. Together\, we will deepen relationships\, explore shared strategies\, and strengthen a statewide movement for safety beyond policing and incarceration. \nParticipants will engage with tools and resources introduced during the RSM launch\, while contributing their own insights and experiences to shape the path forward. \nMass Convening: Dreaming Forward & Organizing PowerSaturday\, May 16 | 9:30 AM–4:30 PMLansing Community College\, Lansing \nRegister: tinyurl.com/MassConveningRSM
URL:https://michigancollaborative.org/event/3416/
LOCATION:Lansing Community College in Lansing\, 600 N Grand Ave\, Lansing\, Michigan\, 48933
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SUMMARY:Candidate Forum for Governor of Michigan: Safe Communities & Strong Democracy
DESCRIPTION:May 16: Candidate Forum from 2 pm – 4pm | Organization Fair 4 pm – 5 pm \nCathedral Church of St. Paul\, 4800 Woodward Avenue\, Detroit \nConfirmed Candidates : Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson\, Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson\, and more to come! \nMichigan is electing a new governor in 2026\, and the candidates need to hear from our community! \n1300 Michiganders die from gun violence every year\, and guns remain the number one cause of death for children. Our leaders must to do more. Please join End Gun Violence Michigan and all of our event co-sponsors for a candidate forum focused on the issues of gun violence and democracy. Candidates for governor will have the chance to go in depth on these critical issues. \nCandidates will be asked to address the following topics: \n-Protecting our schools & children.\n-Suicide prevention.\n-Community violence intervention.\n-Domestic violence.\n-Holding the gun industry accountable.\n-Protecting our democracy. \n\nYour participation matters! If we want change\, we all need to show up to demonstrate how important community safety and democracy really are.After the forum\, we will host an organization fair so attendees can get involved with local groups that are working every day on these issues. \nSpace is limited! Register today to secure your spot. \nNOTE: \n*This is a non-partisan\, 501c(3) compliant event. All candidates of all parties that meet our inclusion criteria have been invited.\n*Questions will be prepared in advance by the organizers. There will be no questions from the floor. \n\nFlyer for Social Media
URL:https://michigancollaborative.org/event/candidate-forum-for-governor-of-michigan-safe-communities-strong-democracy/
LOCATION:Cathedral Church of St. Paul\, 4800 Woodward Avenue\, Detroit\, Michigan
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SUMMARY:Building Bridges through Storytelling
DESCRIPTION:Citizens for Prison Reform Family Participation Program Monthly Community MeetingBuilding Bridges through Storytelling \nWednesday\, May 20\, 2026 | 6:30–7:30 PM ETVirtual Event \nJoin Citizens for Prison Reform’s Family Participation Program for a special virtual community meeting featuring Laurie Pohutsky focused on how families impacted by incarceration can turn lived experience into meaningful advocacy. \nRepresentative Pohutsky has been actively involved in raising awareness about conditions inside Michigan prisons\, including recent hearings connected to Women’s Huron Valley Correctional Facility. During this conversation\, attendees will learn practical ways to connect with elected officials\, request meetings\, attend local coffee hours\, and share personal experiences in ways that build understanding and create change. \nThis event is open to families\, directly impacted individuals\, advocates\, and community members interested in strengthening relationships between lawmakers and the people most affected by incarceration policies.
URL:https://michigancollaborative.org/event/building-bridges-through-storytelling/
LOCATION:Virtual Event on Zoom
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SUMMARY:Youth Defense Services in Michigan
DESCRIPTION:Join Kristen Staley\, Executive Director of the Michigan Indigent Defense Commission (MIDC)\, on Wednesday\, June 3\, 2026\, from 9:00–10:00 AM for a discussion on Youth Defense Services in Michigan. \nKristen will discuss the current state of Michigan’s public defense system\, highlighting recent successes\, ongoing challenges\, and opportunities for growth\, with a particular focus on strengthening youth defense services statewide. \nThe Michigan Indigent Defense Commission works to ensure Michigan’s public defense system is fair\, cost-effective\, and constitutional. \nHosted by the League of Women Voters of Washtenaw County. \nQuestions? Email justice@lwvwashtenaw.org.
URL:https://michigancollaborative.org/event/youth-defense-services-in-michigan/
ORGANIZER;CN="League of Women Voters of Washtenaw County":MAILTO:justice@lwvwashtenaw.org
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SUMMARY:Citizen's for Prison Reform’s 15th Annual Legislative Education Day
DESCRIPTION:CPR’s 15th Annual Legislative Education Day\nTuesday\, June 16\, 2026 | 10:00 AM–4:00 PM\nCapitol Lawn | 100 N. Capitol Ave.\, Lansing\, MI 48933 \nJoin Citizens for Prison Reform for its 15th Annual Legislative Education Day\, “Building Bridges to a Safer Michigan: Advancing Justice\, Supporting Families\, and Strengthening Communities.” \nThis annual advocacy event brings together families\, directly impacted individuals\, community members\, and policymakers for a day of education\, connection\, and legislative engagement focused on issues impacting incarcerated people and their loved ones across Michigan. \nThis year’s event will feature Priscilla Bordayo of Crime Survivors Speak and Cassie Larrieux of Safe & Just Michigan\, who will discuss the report Debtors in Prison and the financial burdens faced by incarcerated people and their families. Attendees will also have the opportunity to experience CPR’s model solitary confinement cell installation. \nFamilies are encouraged to schedule meetings with their legislators or connect with legislative offices throughout the day using advocacy materials provided at the event. \nRegister here: CPR Legislative Education Day Registration \nFor questions\, contact vkeywalker@micpr.org or saraf@micpr.org.
URL:https://michigancollaborative.org/event/citizens-for-prison-reforms-15th-annual-legislative-education-day/
LOCATION:Capitol Lawn\, 100 N. Capitol Ave.\, Lansing\, Michigan\, 48933
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SUMMARY:MI-CEMI Prison Programming Providers' Table: Culture Change Through Programming
DESCRIPTION:Join MI-CEMI on Thursday\, June 18 from 12:00–1:30 PM EST for the next Prison Programming Providers Table\, “Culture Change Through Programming.” \nThis virtual conversation will bring together organizations and advocates working to expand meaningful programming\, strengthen reentry support\, and explore how culture change inside correctional settings can improve outcomes for incarcerated individuals and communities. \n 
URL:https://michigancollaborative.org/event/3537/
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SUMMARY:MI-CEMI Communications Convening to Explore Documentary Storytelling & Narrative Change
DESCRIPTION:Join MI-CEMI on Wednesday\, June 24\, 2026\, from 12:00–1:30 PM ET for our next Communications Convening\, “Documentary Storytelling: Using Film to Advance Advocacy & Narrative Change.” \nThis virtual conversation will explore how documentary filmmaking can support advocacy efforts\, shift public narratives\, elevate lived experience\, and contribute to systems change. \nAttendees will hear from filmmakers\, storytellers\, and individuals connected to advocacy-centered documentary projects as they discuss the creative process\, ethical considerations\, challenges\, investment\, and impact of storytelling through film. \nFeatured discussions will include reflections connected to the documentaries Road to Redemption featuring Yusef Bunchy Shakur and Coldwater Kitchen.
URL:https://michigancollaborative.org/event/mi-cemi-comms-table-documentary-filmmaking/
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