Grand Rapids

Activist nights take place in Grand Rapids every fourth Wednesday of the month. Monthly meetings will include legislative updates, direct action activities, volunteer tasks and strategic planning. Themes and topics for Activist Nights may be subject change resulting in a change of event description.

Activist nights are open to all, no RSVP required.

Snacks and beverages are provided.

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With the federal government threatening to take away DACA, continued push for building a wall at the US/Mexcian border and the blatant White Supremacy that can be seen on a daily basis, we need more people to be part of our GR Rapid Response to ICE work.

Join Socialist Alternative Grand Rapids in a conversation about the history of labor struggles in the US, the present state of the labor movement, and a vision of what to do going forward.

Find out how to get involved this May Day in Grand Rapids! Strikes are planned for April 30th and May 1st.

"Stand against Trump's deportation machine and ICE agent raids and stand with immigrants by protesting or striking on May 1. Let's hit Trump and his billionaire backers where it hurts, by shutting down their profits!" - Kshama Sawant

Come join progressives who care about our politics and environment and making the world a better and safer place. Meet our progressive candidates who are running for office and join a movement for a brighter tomorrow. Come share some great food, drinks and conversation!! "If we stand together, there's nothing we can't accomplish." Bernie Sanders.

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In acknowledgement of the 50th anniversary of passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, Linc Up is proposing a stronger Civil Rights Ordinance for the City of Grand Rapids.

Join the discussion and let’s seek to:
-Expanded protected classes
-Mandate investigations of complaints by a trained discrimination investigators
-Issue real fines and penalties to those that violate the law
-Expand protections for persons with disabilities…...and more!

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Cosecha GR needs people, especially allies who can be trained as marshals for actions that Cosecha GR organizes. The role of marshals is to keep people safe from violence, the violence of racist individuals, hate groups and police.

The trainings last 2 hours and include a lot of role playing, so that people can be better prepared to deal with a number of circumstances we may face.

Did you know that Michiganders lack the same access to the ballot enjoyed by residents of nearly every other state in the country? Early and multi-day voting, automatic voter registration, and no excuse absentee voting are just some of the ways other states have improved their voting systems. If you want to help move Michigan forward on this critical issue, come enjoy a local brew and great conversation with other Michiganders interested in voting rights in our state.

Join the ACLU of Western Michigan Local Unit on the third Thursday of the month for its monthly meeting and learn how you can get involved in civil-rights and civil-liberties issues that matter most to you in your community.

The ACLU of Western Michigan is engaged in a variety of activism, public education and awareness, and engagement and recruitment activities The next scheduled meeting will take place March 15th, at the Wealthy Theater Annex in Grand Rapids.

Our primary issues this month will be:

Amidst the fear and hatred in the world, the transgender community is thriving and that is something worth celebrating. Join us for a night of art for and by members of the trans community, celebration, and entertainment. Hear inspiring stories from our trans siblings, and learn about the positive work happening in the community. Special Guest, Rachel Crandall-Crocker , Executive Director of Transgender Michigan and founder of TDOV! *Family Inclusive, Mild adult language may be used by some of the speakers.

Thank you to TEKsystems our Presenting Sponsor.

Join us at the Apartment Lounge for our second annual kick-off to a week of celebrations leading up to TRANSGENDER DAY OF VISIBILITY! Friday fundraiser event benefiting Grand Rapids Pride Center and Grand Rapids Trans Foundation. Come out and show your personal Pride, commitment to end discrimination, and solidarity with the Trans Community. 50/50 Raffle and more. *21+

See all of our events and get your own Trans Pride Flag at grpride.org/tdov

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