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Category Archives: Movement Politics

Michigan United at the Genesee County Community Safety Resource Fair

Michigan United was in Flint at a community saftey fair that was part of HeART to Canvas—hand-painted portraits honoring victims of violence.

Posted bydasbatesMay 20, 2025December 18, 2025Posted inEnd Gun Violence in Michigan, Flint, Movement PoliticsTags: Civic Engagement

MU in Action: Organizing to End Gun Violence in Michigan

On Friday, May 16, everyone with a stake gathered in Flint for a community conversation on stopping gun violence.

Posted bydasbatesMay 16, 2025December 18, 2025Posted inBlog, End Gun Violence in Michigan, Movement Politics, News & Media, StatewideTags: Civic Engagement

MU in Action: Lobbying Our Legislators in Washington, DC

MU was in DC meeting with Michigan lawmakers to say: “protect our communities—don’t fund detention and deportation.”

Posted bydasbatesMay 16, 2025December 18, 2025Posted inBlog, Immigrant Rights, Movement Politics, News & Media, StatewideTags: Civic Engagement

MU Behind the Scenes: Working Together for Fair Treatment by Farmington Hills Police

How Michigan United joined with a faith partner to help solve one community’s problem with “driving while Black.” It’s an example of what we do

Posted bydasbatesMay 16, 2025December 18, 2025Posted inBlog, Detroit, Eastern Michigan, Movement Politics, Transformative JusticeTags: Civic Engagement

What Happened at the Latest Flint Justice Assembly Meeting?

At our May meeting, we joined together for community power building and campaign work. Join us in June.

Posted bydasbatesMay 9, 2025December 18, 2025Posted inBlog, Eastern Michigan, Faith in Justice, Flint, Movement PoliticsTags: Civic Engagement

Michigan United Statement on Passage of Dirty Energy Carve-out Bills Passed by Michigan House

“Today’s vote is a betrayal of Michigan’s clean energy future. Lawmakers who supported this bill chose profits over people.”

Posted bydasbatesMay 8, 2025December 18, 2025Posted inBlog, Environmental Justice, Healthcare, Lansing, Movement Politics, StatewideTags: Civic Engagement

Michigan United at Cinco de Mayo

Yesterday, we marched in Detroit’s annual Cinco de Mayo Parade with a clear message: IMMIGRANTS ARE WELCOME!

Posted bydasbatesMay 7, 2025December 18, 2025Posted inBlog, Detroit, Immigrant Rights, Movement Politics, News & Media, StatewideTags: Civic Engagement

Protecting the Election in Flint’s Third Ward

We were out in Flint, protecting your right to vote in yesterday’s 3rd Ward special city council election If you see something, say something. Help us protect the vote. Call 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683).

Posted bydasbatesMay 7, 2025December 18, 2025Posted inBlog, Election Protection, Flint, Movement Politics, News & Media, Statewide, VictoriesTags: Civic Engagement

Resisting Trump’s Executive Orders: How Social Justice Nonprofits Empower Communities

Here’s how these EOs impact people across multiple demographics and how nonprofits empower communities to resist them

Posted bydasbatesApril 8, 2025December 18, 2025Posted inMovement Politics, News & Media, StatewideTags: Civic Engagement

Watch Michigan United Fight for You

Michigan United’s Pastor Monica Villareal was on WNEM 5 news asking Genesee Co. Board members to fight against safety net cuts.

Posted bydasbatesMarch 14, 2025December 18, 2025Posted inBlog, Flint, Movement Politics, News & Media, StatewideTags: Civic Engagement

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