The Ann Arbor Democratic Party and the Washtenaw County Democratic Party will meet virtually Saturday, January 9, 2021, 9:30 am-12:00 noon for a Continuing Discussion about Lessons Learned from the November 3rd Election! The WCDP started a discussion at our December monthly membership meeting that questioned why, despite our gratitude for the election of Biden/Harris […]
Join Jan. 11th Car Caravan for Housing and Criminal Justice Reform - 10:30 in Lansing: The Poor People's Campaign of Michigan and the PPC Lansing Chapter invites advocates and allies across Southern Michigan to participate in the first PPC Moral Monday event of 2021 - a car caravan at the State Capital calling for fair […]
On January 13, 2021, at 6 PM ET Rep. Rashida Tlaib, Dr. Cornel West, and Rev. Barber will come together for a #BlackHomesMatter virtual event to stop the illegally inflated property taxes ravaging Detroit. Please register today! https://illegalforeclosures.org/blackhomesmatter
Tune in as President-elect Biden and Vice President-elect Harris are officially sworn into office. The inaugural presidential escort will take place this afternoon followed by a televised celebration. The Michigan Democratic Party will have more details on how to get involved, tune in, and celebrate the inauguration. Keep an eye on the MDP Facebook, Instagram, […]
After centuries of medical experimentation and devaluation of Black Lives, Black folks naturally distrust the medical community after years of being underserved and harmed by healthcare systems. This is especially true when it comes to the covid-19 vaccine. Join us as we listen to Black physicians address the merits of vaccination, myths, concerns, benefits, and […]
All welcome! For info, contact Micheal White at electmichaelwhite@gmail.com
From Rep. Rabhi: I am honored to be returning to represent our community in the 101st Michigan Legislature. I host regular Yousef and You forums for constituents to get updates and discuss legislative issues. These will take place on Zoom until further notice. I will publish the full schedule on my website soon, but typically discussions […]
Are you LGBTQ+ Identified or an ally and 14-19 years old? IN·clued is a sex ed program designed specifically for LGBTQ young people with the goals of increasing LGBTQ youth’s sexual health and confidence in accessing sexual healthcare. IN·clued peer educators teach about sexual safety, and how to talk to a doctor about sexual health […]
Love on Demand Community Forum: Dr. Yolanda Sealey-Ruiz will present an interactive talk focused on how love can be a springboard for discussing race, racism, and injustice in schools. Click here to read more about Dr. Sealey-Ruiz. Click here to register to receive the Zoom link. The link will also be made available here one hour before the […]
Next week, I will be hosting a virtual community conversation on the latest news concerning COVID-19. Join me and my special guest speakers to hear details about what the state is doing to combat the disease, as well as information on virus variants, vaccine distribution, and the plan for reopening schools. If you have any […]
Black Women Speaking Truth to Legislative Power What should the remedies be for white supremacy, suppression, and policing? The following panelists will explore this question in depth: Victoria Burton-Harris — Chief Assistant Prosecutor of Washtenaw County Dr. JoAnn Watson — Professor; Pastor; Activist with National African American Reparations Commission Attorney Robyn L. McCoy — Partner, […]
There was an error when the WCDP Winter County Convention and Call to Convention were created. Below is the corrected Call to Convention and corrected link for registration. If you already registered for this County Convention, you do not need to reregister. The Washtenaw County Convention for members of the 7th Congressional District will convene […]
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