‘Votercade’ advocates for voting rights in Ann Arbor
Updated May 08, 2021;
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ANN ARBOR, MI Bicycles could be seen and “protect our vote!” could be heard walking through Kerrytown on Saturday afternoon.
A group of about 20 people and 15 cyclists traveled in a motorcade of voters, or “votercade,” to bring awareness about voting rights. Other cities across the country also participated on May 8 for John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Action Day.
“I strongly believe in the For the People Act, and I felt this event should happen,” said Cat Hadley, one of the organizers of the event. “In Michigan, we’re facing these voter suppression bills that may inhibit progress that the country recently made.”
Longbeards to meet Tues.
The Alpena Longbeards will meet in person at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 2 at the Moose Lodge on Werth Road.
If you have questions, call Edith at 989-354-4964.
MLK Committee hosts ‘Creating A Beloved Community’ Saturday
ALPENA The Martin Luther King, Jr., Committee of Alpena is pleased to announce an interactive workshop designed to promote learning and open discussion about race and racism. The workshop, “Creating a Beloved Community,” features three interactive sessions beginning at 9:30 a.m. and ending at 3:30 p.m. with a lunch break. The workshop will be held virtually on Saturday.
“We’re hopeful that many people throughout Northeast Michigan find this to be an important discussion and will plan to participate in the workshop,” said long-time committee member Pastor Tom Orth. “We believe programs that offer opportunities to learn about race and racism in a safe environment without blame or guilt are the fundamentals to creating an