Events

Tuesday, October 20 at 6:00 pm. Election Security Discussion with Dana Nessel. Online. Are you as concerned about Election Security as we are? Well, here is your opportunity to learn more and ask questions of the people in the know. Join us to hear from Attorney General Dana Nessel and Assistant Secretary of State State Aghogho Edevbie. We want to cover the questions that are important to you. Submit your questions by October 16 to Becky Palmer at bpalmer8753@gmail.com, this will allow us to pass them along to the presenters so they can be better prepared. Sign up here. Sponsored by SWIM.

Saturday, October 24 at 6 pm. Take Back Michigan with Heather Cox Richardson Watch Party. Fountain Street Church, 24 Fountain Street NE. Join us as we livestream HCR speaking from Detroit. From Red, Wine & Blue: “If you remember what it was like when getting involved felt electric, like we were actually shifting the ground under our feet . . . well that’s the energy we’re bringing back to Michigan. You aren’t just going to sit back and listen—we are going to transform all our collective energy into pure, unstoppable momentum. We’re going to show you how to spin that energy into THOUSANDS of votes for commonsense candidates who will fight for us as women and families, right from that room.” Bring your own beverage and a snack to share.

Monday, October 26 at 6:30 pm. IGGR Community Gathering: “Ask a Muslim” Discussion. Fountain Street Church, 24 Fountain Street NE. We are all seeing a lot of misinformation and disinformation about Islam on social media and in election campaign materials. In a time when we should be coming together as a community, we are seeing efforts to further divide us. At our October 26 community meeting, we are honored to have a panel discussion and Q&A with several Muslim women who will provide a brief Islam 101 presentation followed by a frank discussion of myths about Islam. We will also have an “Ask a Muslim” Q&A for community members to become further educated about Islam and how Muslims practice their faith. This session will prepare us all to be allies to the Muslim community by providing us with tips and tricks for answering questions about Islam in an appropriate way.

Social from 6:30 pm to 7:00pm. Discussion will start at 7:00pm. Please sign up on Mobilize so we can ensure we have enough seating and refreshments!

Events from other organizations

Other Events

Sunday, October 18 at 3 - 5 pm. Protest for Progress. Monument Park, 3 East Fulton.
Monday, October 19 at 12 pm. Resistance Protest. SW corner of 28th street and the East Beltline.
Monday, October 19 at 6:30 pm. Singing Resistance of Grand Rapids “Sing In”. Four Star Theatre, 1944 Division Avenue S. In preparation for the next peaceful protests & demonstrations our group will be participating in, SRGR will be having some singing workshops folks can attend to learn & sing several different songs of resistance in community with others. Whether you have joined us for a workshop before or haven’t, we warmly welcome you to attend one of these upcoming gatherings. And feel free to bring along a friend or two! Our voices together make a real difference. Future date: November 16.
Tuesday, October 20 at 12 pm. Ink and Impact. Treetops Collective, 906 Division S. Join Treetops for their monthly letter-writing gathering where neighbors come together to advocate for immigrants and refugees in our community. No experience is necessary. They provide all the materials, sample messaging, and representative contact information you need to write a meaningful letter to your elected officials. Whether you stay for the full hour or just stop by to learn more, this come-and-go space offers an accessible way to turn concern into action.
Wednesday, October 21 at 12 pm. Protect Social Security Rally at the Social Security Office, 3045 Knapp Street NE.
Friday, October 23 at 11 am. Uniting Across Our Differences to Fight Fascism & Hate. Grace Church on Buckley, 100 Buckley SE. Trump has aligned Republicans with Christian Nationalist & xenophobic forces who inflame Islamophobia & scapegoat immigrants, people of color, & LGBTQ+ people. Fighting Islamophobia, antisemitism, & other forms of hate & reversing the MAGA agenda require those of us who care about democracy, equal rights, religious freedom, & human flourishing to join forces. If we are to unite, we must develop deeper mutual understanding & trust between our communities. Join us for a community conversation to (1) examine the Islamophobia circulating around US Senate candidate Dr. Abdul El-Sayed and (2) begin to transform the fears & distrust between our communities into mutual respect & solidarity. Speakers: Andy Levin, former US Congressman, Wesley Watson, Policy Associate with Michigan Environmental Justice Coalition, Rev. Nathan Dannison, Fountain Street Church, Farah Naz-Ahmed Berent, Women for Abdul
Friday, October 23 at 4:30 pm. Bridge Brigade Takeover Protest. Fuller over I-196. Future dates at Fuller over I-196: October 30. Hall over US-131 AND Fuller over I-196: November 6
Friday, October 23 at 4:30 pm. Rush Hour Resistance. Veterans Memorial Bridge. Every Friday. Alternates with Jupiter Avenue Bridge. October 30: Jupiter Avenue Bridge.
Saturday, October 24 at 12 pm. Support Our Veterans and VA Rally. Michigan Veterans Home, 2950 Monroe Ave NE. Every other Saturday. Sponsored by the Support Our Veterans and VA group.
Saturday, October 24 at 12 pm. Sidewalk Rally. Veterans Park, Greenville (on M57, near the city water tower). Every other Saturday through October. Sponsored by Citizens to Save Democracy.

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