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Occupy Detroit
Hope to see you at one of these
January Events
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Jan 16 Monday, 12:00pm 2012 Detroit MLK Day Rally and March for Job Justice and Peace. .Central United Methodist Church, 23 E. Adams at Woodward (next to Comerica Park). Indoor rally to honor the women of SNCC. Special Guests: Contributors and Editors of “Hands on the Freedom Plow”. The rally will start at noon in the sanctuary of the Central United Methodist Church, followed by a march through downtown Detroit, and culminating in a cultural celebration on the second floor of the church. In the spirit of Dr. King, please bring a donation of warm winter wear items for the Homeless Outreach Program at Central United Methodist Church. The rally will include presentations by the Mosaic Youth Choir and the Matrix Theater. After the march through downtown,
a community meal and a cultural program will be held on the second floor of the Church. Performing at the cultural event will be Jessica Care Moore, Markita Moore, Tracey Morris, Sister Otis, Writer L. Bush, the KDJ Trio among others. More info: http://mlkdetroit.org/, tel 313-405-2188 or 313-671-3715.
Details: http://www.facebook.com/events/309222912440413/
Jan. 16 Monday, Occupy for Democracy (Emergency Manager action at the Governor’s residence in Superior Township)
In response to Michigan leaders passing the Emergency Manager law that allows the state to appoint CEOs with absolute control and continuing to deny democracy to the 160,000 plus voters that have signed the petition to repeal Public Act 4 by the Michigan Senate passing S865 we are sending out a call to action for all Americans to Occupy Superior Twp for Democracy. Carpool from Central United Methodist Church at 2:30 pm and go to Washtenaw Community College at 4:00 pm for march to the gates of Governor Snyder's neighborhood. Click the link below for further information about transportation, etc. Also, email OccupyGo...@gmail.com for more information. This event's supporters include: Rainbow Push of Michigan, The National Action Network of Michigan, Occupy Detroit, AFSCME Council 25, Michigan Forward, The Sugar Law Center, and Occupy 4 All.
Details: https://www.facebook.com/events/246033665464039/
Jan. 18 Wednesday, 6:45 pm - Focus on Foreclosures
An educational event at the Huntington Woods Library, 26415 Scotia. Come hear a panel of two anti-foreclosure attorneys and an activist from Occupy Our Homes.
Details: http://www.facebook.com/events/351715941520917/
Jan. 19 Thursday, 9:30am until 12:00pm Help Save the Henry's from Foreclosure!
Occupy Our Homes is calling for everyone to help continue the effort to keep Robert and Debbie Henry in their home at 13694 Helen St. in Southgate, Michigan.
On Thursday January 19th the Henry's have a court date at the 33rd District Court in Woodhaven (Allen Rd. and Van Horn Rd.) at 10am to decide whether or not they will be evicted. We are calling for everyone to show up and rally in support of the family outside of the courthouse starting at 9:30 am.
We will be gathering outside the courthouse as well as in the court room itself to stand in solidarity with the Henrys. If you would like to join the family inside the courthouse we are asking for formal dress. If you plan on picketing outside, dress for the weather! NOTE: Join the Facebook event, so that we can notify you in case there are any changes in details for this event.
Details: http://www.facebook.com/events/131296916988353/
Jan. 20 Friday 3:00pm - 5:00pm. Move To Amend- Occupy The Courts
A peaceful, legal protest as Detroit joins in solidarity of the National Day Of Protest activities at over 70 (and counting) U.S. Federal Courthouses throughout the United States to observe the 2nd anniversary of the Citizen's United Supreme Court ruling which gave corporations legal "personhood." We will protest on the Lafayette side of the courthouse across the street from the entrance.
Details: http://www.facebook.com/events/277706748952955/
Jan. 24 Thursday, President Obama will be giving the State of the Union speech. There will be “Watch parties” around metro Detroit.
Jan. 25 Wednesday 4:30 p.m. March in Solidarity with the Egyptian Revolution!
Marching to the McNamara Federal Building for a rally to protest U.S. military aid to Egypt's brutal and oppressive Supreme Council of Armed Forces. On the one year anniversary of the Egyptian uprising. Grand Circus Park, Detroit.
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