IGGR Events

Wednesday, May 13 at 6:30 pm. IGGR Social Meet Up. City Built Brewery, 820 Monroe Avenue NW. Come and hang out with your people! Next meet up: Wednesday, June 17 at 6:30 pm.

Friday, May 15 at 4:30 pm. Bridge Brigade Takeover Protest. Fuller over I-196. Come when you can, stay as long as you can. Future dates/locations:

• May 22, 29: Fuller over I-196

• June 5 - Hall over US-131 – (We have been asked to continue here to show our support for the surrounding community--Keep that in mind as you choose your protest signs.)

Tuesday, May 26 at 6:30 pm. IGGR Members and Friends Monthly Meeting. Fountain Street Church.

Tuesday, June 9 at 6 pm. IGGR Book Discussion: Caste: The Origins of Our Discontent by Isabel Wilkerson at the Schuler Book Chapbook Cafe. Join us to discuss “Caste: The Origins of Our Discontent,” essential reading which examines the unspoken caste system that has shaped America and shows how our lives today are still defined by a hierarchy of human divisions. Called “An instant American classic” and one of the 100 best books of the 21st century. Sign up here. (Location tba)

Events from other organizations

Sunday, May 10 at 3 - 5 pm. Protest for Progress. Monument Park, 3 East Fulton, GR. We are advocates for equality. Raising awareness and protesting against anti-2S-LGBTQIA+ legislation is our focus. We have the signs, just need hands to hold them! Help us create visibility and support for the queer community. Sponsored by Protest for Progress. Upcoming dates:

• May 17, 24, 31

Monday, May 11 at 12 pm. Resistance Protest. SW corner of 28th street and the East Beltline. NEW LOCATION!

Wednesday, May 13 at 12 pm. Protect Social Security Rally at the Social Security Office, 3045 Knapp St NE.

Friday, May 15 at 4:30 - 5:30 pm. Rush Hour Resistance. Veterans Memorial Bridge (North Park). Every Friday. (Alternates weekly with Jupiter Ave Bridge, parking near the intersection of Konkle and Jupiter, just off West River). Upcoming dates:

• May 22: Jupiter Ave Bridge

• May 29: Veterans Memorial Bridge

Saturday, May 16 at 3 - 4 pm. STOP ICE. Patterson at 44th St at the entrance to the Grand Rapids Airport. Parking across the street at Wendy’s. Every other Saturday. Sponsored by Stop GEO Group in Baldwin. Upcoming dates:

• May 30, June 13, 27

Saturday, May 16 at 4 - 5 pm. PROTECT THE VOTE Protest. Veterans Park, Oak Street and Main Street, Cedar Springs. Other dates in May:

• Saturday, May 23: HONOR OUR VETERANS Veterans Park Oak Street and Main Street

• Saturday, May 30: LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR Cherry and Main (Across from the Kent Theatre)

Saturday, May 23 at 12 pm. Support Our Veterans and VA Rally. Michigan Veterans Home, 2950 Monroe Ave NE, GR. Every other Saturday. Sponsored by the Support Our Veterans and VA group. Upcoming dates:

• June 6, 20