Join Fems for Change when we host a lecture by

Robert A. Sedler, Distinguished Professor of Constitutional Law at Wayne State University.

The talk will discuss the constitutional structure of our government with a focus on the rapidly-changing politcal situation with a divided congress.

Highlights include:

• The distinction between investigation and inquiry

• Rules & History of an American Impeachment

• Articles of impeachment & impeachable offenses

• Responsilbity of the Sentate

• Chief Justice’s role in an impeachment trial

• Followed by Q and A

Admission $15. Limited Seating.

Register now at eventbrite.com

For further information call 248-892-2985 or email lrosscontemporary@comcast.net

11 am to 4:15 pm

10:30 am Registration – Brunch 11 am

Women are now in charge in Lansing and dynamic changes are already happening! This is your opportunity to hear exciting speakers, to learn about policies that effect the lives of women and LGBTQ people and to build skills to become a better ally for both groups

Panel Discussion: Threats & Opportunities for Women’s & LGBTQ Justice

• Rep. Christine Greig, House Minority Leader

• Emily Clancy, Organizer, Planned Parenthood of Michigan

• Jay Kaplan, Staff Attorney, Michigan ACLU LGBT Project

• Judy Lewis, Training & Education Manager, SAGE (older LGBT adults)

• Emme Zannoti, Stand with Trans Board Member; Human Rights Commission Volunteer

• Corporal Dani Woods, Detroit Police Department LGBT Liaison

Workshops: Reproductive Justice, Human Rights, Powerful Allies

• LGBTQ Policy Briefing - Federal & State Civil Rights, Adoptive Parental Rights

• Women’s Policy Briefing - Threats to Abortion, the Gag Rule, Women in Prison

• Workshops - How to Be a Good Ally @ LGBTQ People

This conference is being supported / planned by over 15 women’s and LGBTQ supporting organizations including: Birmingham Unitarian Church; Planned Parenthood of Michigan; American Association of University Women; United Church of Christ – Michigan Conference; Fems for Dems, Fems for Change; Equality Michigan; Stand With Trans; Inclusive Justice; Song and Spirit Institute of Peace; Michigan NOW; SAGE Metro Detroit; Metropolitan Church of Christ; Gray Panthers of Metro Detroit; UU Fellowship of Central Michigan; Northwest UU Church; and the Michigan Unitarian Universalist Social Justice Network

Register Today:  www.uujustice.org, (sign-up on website or Eventbrite)

Registration Fee: $30 (scholarships available)

For more information, call 248-549-5170

Turn on the TV, open a newspaper, browse social media: everyone is talking about new ideas for expanding American healthcare coverage.  As consumers and voters, it can be hard to know which option is best for our families, our neighbors, and our nation.

This timely forum will help you make sense of Medicare-for-All; Medicare and Medicaid Buy-Ins; adding public plan features to private insurance; improving the Affordable Care Act (ACA); and other options discussed in the media.

We've gathered some of the best minds in Michigan healthcare policy to lead this discussion:

KEYNOTE SPEAKER:

• Marianne Udow-Phillips, Lecturer, University of Michigan School of Public Health & Ford Policy School and Director, Center for Health & Research Transformation

PANELISTS:

• Eli Rubin, Topic: Michigan for Single Payer Healthcare

• Charles Gaba, Healthcare Policy Analyst, Topic: Medicare for America

• Jeremy Mahrle, Regional Manager, Office of Senator Debbie Stabenow, Topic: Medicare-at-50

• Sarah Reingold, Legislative Director, Office of Congresswoman Haley Stevens, Topic: Protecting Americans With Pre-Existing Conditions and Making Healthcare More Affordable

This event is co-sponsored by Fems for Change and Church and Society of Birmingham First.

Admission is free, but seating is limited. Click here to reserve your seat today!

Contact lrosscontemporary@comcast.net or femsforchange.org with questions.

By registering for this event, you agree to be added to the Fems for Change mailing list.

Intersectionality is the collision of racism, ageism, privilege, class, LGBTQ, and gender identity across economic, political, social and geographic boundaries. At this conference, you will:

• Learn more about the impact of intersectionality 

• Share your ideas, interests and vision in a welcoming and safe place 

• Dialogue about the challenges of intersectionality and possible solutions

The conference is presented by Women Confronting Racism, in partnership with Baker College and Fems for Change.

Our keynote speaker is Siwatu-Salama Ra, a mother and organizer who was born and raised in Detroit. She grew up in the environmental justice movement, and is currently the co-director of East Michigan Environmental Action Council. In addition to her work locally and across the country, Siwatu represented Detroit and the United States at global social justice and climate justice events in France, Turkey, and Senegal. She also led youth organizing and media justice work including the Young Educators Alliance and Detroit Future Youth.  On March 1st, 2018 Siwatu was incarcerated for defending herself, her mother, and daughter. At the time she was six and a half months pregnant was forced to give birth to her beautiful son during her imprisonment. After nearly nine months at Women’s Huron Valley Correctional Facility, Siwatu was released in order to appeal her unjust conviction and reunited with her family. She continues to fight for her freedom as well as well as organize for environmental justice and a world without prisons.

Sign in and breakfast begin at 8:30 a.m. The conference begins at 9:00 a.m.

Admission is $25 per person, $15 for students. 

Coffee, tea and water will be provided. You can bring your own lunch, or purchase a box lunch for an additional $10.00 (box lunch option available online through April 30 only). Box lunch includes chips, cookie, fruit/cup, pickle and your choice of:

• Chicken Caesar in white wrap

• Chickpea Shwarma in spinach wrap (vegan)

• Quinoa in sundried tomato wrap (vegan)

• Ham & Swiss sandwich on wheat bread

Scholarships may also be available, please contact Hilery Cash for more info at hilerycash@comcast.net. 

Get your tickets today at wcrapril2019conference.eventbrite.com

 If you have further questions, please contact admin@femsforchange.org.

Please note Eventbrite charges a service and handling fee per ticket ranging from $2.55 - $3.77. When you register for this event, you agree to be added to the Women Confronting Racism and Fems for Dems mailing lists. These lists will not be shared with outside groups.

Want to really understand what is going on in the news? This 6-week series will cover topics like impeachment, campaign fundraising, states' rights, immigration, executive leadership, voting and the electorate, women in politics, recent and upcoming supreme court cases, and the impact of a divided government. Our instructor is Paul Winston, Professor of Political Science at Oakland Community College.

Lots of real-life examples from the the past year will be used to illustrate the lessons. There will be plenty of time to ask questions. The goal is for you to feel empowered and informed, and to be engaged in your community.

The sessions will be held at The Muslim Unity Center on the following Wednesday evenings from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

• January 23

• January 30

• February 6

• February 13 - Topic is “The Supreme Court.”

• February 20 - Topic is “Parties and Primaries.”

• February 27 - Topic is “The 2020 Election.”

Each class is just $10 - pay at the door for the sessions you attend.

Scholarships available. For more information, contact admin@femsforchange.org.

Want to really understand what is going on in the news? This 6-week series will cover topics like impeachment, campaign fundraising, states' rights, immigration, executive leadership, voting and the electorate, women in politics, recent and upcoming supreme court cases, and the impact of a divided government. Our instructor is Paul Winston, Professor of Political Science at Oakland Community College.

Lots of real-life examples from the the past year will be used to illustrate the lessons. There will be plenty of time to ask questions. The goal is for you to feel empowered and informed, and to be engaged in your community.

The sessions will be held at The Muslim Unity Center on the following Wednesday evenings from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

• January 23

• January 30

• February 6

• February 13 - Topic is “The Supreme Court.”

• February 20 - Topic is “Parties and Primaries.”

• February 27 - Topic is “The 2020 Election.”

Each class is just $10 - pay at the door for the sessions you attend.

Scholarships available. For more information, contact admin@femsforchange.org.

Want to really understand what is going on in the news? This 6-week series will cover topics like impeachment, campaign fundraising, states' rights, immigration, executive leadership, voting and the electorate, women in politics, recent and upcoming supreme court cases, and the impact of a divided government. Our instructor is Paul Winston, Professor of Political Science at Oakland Community College.

Lots of real-life examples from the the past year will be used to illustrate the lessons. There will be plenty of time to ask questions. The goal is for you to feel empowered and informed, and to be engaged in your community.

The sessions will be held at The Muslim Unity Center on the following Wednesday evenings from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

• January 23

• January 30

• February 6

• February 13 - Topic is “The Supreme Court.”

• February 20 - Topic is “Parties and Primaries.”

• February 27 - Topic is “The 2020 Election.”

Each class is just $10 - pay at the door for the sessions you attend.

Scholarships available. For more information, contact admin@femsforchange.org.

Join the tens of thousands of Americans who are saying ENOUGH to gun violence. Help fight the epidemic that is killing nearly 7 kids and teens every day. Join us to learn how you can take action right now to make our country safer.

You are invited to attend this months meeting of the Oakland Macomb County Chapter of Mom's Demand Action for Gun Sense in America. You'll have an opportunity to connect and work with other moms  and allies in your community. 

Join on facebook for meeting locations

Hope to see you there!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/MomsDemandOakMac/

Want to really understand what is going on in the news? This 6-week series will cover topics like impeachment, campaign fundraising, states' rights, immigration, executive leadership, voting and the electorate, women in politics, recent and upcoming supreme court cases, and the impact of a divided government. Our instructor is Paul Winston, Professor of Political Science at Oakland Community College.

Lots of real-life examples from the the past year will be used to illustrate the lessons. There will be plenty of time to ask questions. The goal is for you to feel empowered and informed, and to be engaged in your community.

The sessions will be held at The Muslim Unity Center on the following Wednesday evenings from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

• January 23

• January 30

• February 6

• February 13

• February 20

• February 27

Each class is just $10 - pay at the door for the sessions you attend.

Scholarships available. For more information, contact admin@femsforchange.org.

Civics 101 is cancelled today due to inclement weather. Class will resume on Wednesday, February 6.

Want to really understand what is going on in the news? This 6-week series will cover topics like impeachment, campaign fundraising, states' rights, immigration, executive leadership, voting and the electorate, women in politics, recent and upcoming supreme court cases, and the impact of a divided government. Our instructor is Nancy Kunzat, Professor of Political Science at Oakland Community College.

Lots of real-life examples from the the past year will be used to illustrate the lessons. The class will be presented as an interactive lecture, with plenty of time to ask questions. The goal is for you to feel empowered and informed, and to be engaged in your community.

The cost is just $50 for 6 all 6-sessions. The sessions will be held at The Muslim Unity Center on the following Wednesday evenings from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.:

• January 23

• January 30

• February 6

• February 13

• February 20

• February 27

Register today. Seats are limited!

Scholarships available. For more information, contact admin@femsforchange.org.

Sorry, no refunds or discounts for partial attendance. By registering for this class series, you agree to be added to the Fems for Change mailing list.

Seating is limited. Register today at https://2019civics101.eventbrite.com.

Join Fems for Change, Movie Director Dr. Vivekanand Pilivali, and Dr. Abdul El-Sayed on Monday, January 7 for a screening of "SCREWED: By the Greedy Business of American Healthcare" at the Maple Theatre in Bloomfield Township, with a discussion following. Tickets are just $5! Get yours today before we sell out.

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS.

You can also check out a preview of the movie at screwedhealthcare.com.

For more information, contact admin@femsforchange.org.

Join the tens of thousands of Americans who are saying ENOUGH to gun violence. Help fight the epidemic that is killing nearly 7 kids and teens every day. Join us to learn how you can take action right now to make our country safer.

You are invited to attend this months meeting of the Oakland Macomb County Chapter of Mom's Demand Action for Gun Sense in America. You'll have an opportunity to connect and work with other moms  and allies in your community. 

Hope to see you there!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/MomsDemandOakMac/

Freda Sampson examines how the social attributes of race, culture and gender do not exist as single stand-alone issues. The political and personal realities and the construct of individuality are much more complex regarding privilege and oppression. We will deconstruct the complicated messages of identity to explore the nuances and impact of gender in the context of blackness and whiteness.

The session is free, although donations will be accepted at the door. All welcome! No need to RSVP.

For more information, call Rosemary at (248) 544-4504.

Presented by St. John’s Episcopal Church and Women Confronting Racism.

Join Kathleen LaTosch in a discussion of how white fragility- the sensitivity and defensiveness that many white people exhibit when their ideas about race and racism are challenged - actually holds racism and white supremacy in place. This session also will explore remedies for this fragility.

The session is free, although donations will be accepted at the door. All welcome! No need to RSVP.

For more information, call Rosemary at (248) 544-4504.

Presented by St. John’s Episcopal Church and Women Confronting Racism.

Mom's Demand Action is the Nationwide nonpartisan grassroots movement of American mothers and allies  who advocate to reduce gun violence while supporting legislation that respects Second Amendment rights.  

Meetings are held the second Monday of each month so please join us for this month's meeting in Bloomfield Hills MI

MDA advocates for the prevention of gun violence and advance gun safety measures within Michigan by: contacting legislators to oppose loosening of current gun licensing and training requirements and to oppose open-carry in public places such as schools, parks, bars, churches; raising public awareness of victims of gun violence and their families; promoting safe and responsible storage of firearms and holding irresponsible owners accountable for negligence. 

Under the guidance of The Rev. Elizabeth Bingham, participants will learn about and engage in practices for creating a “brave space” from which persons can share personal stories about understandings of race and racism in individual contexts. Participants will practice methods of storytelling and deep listening in small groups.

The session is free, although donations will be accepted at the door. All welcome! No need to RSVP.

For more information, call Rosemary at (248) 544-4504.

Presented by St. John’s Episcopal Church and Women Confronting Racism.

Join us for an evening of phone banking to support Proposal 2 and our allies Voters Not Politicians.

Friends, family, neighbors and coworkers are welcome to join us in promoting this non-partisan proposal.

Please bring your phone and a lap top if you have one. Fems for Change will provide food and fun.

Address in Bloomfield provided upon your RSVP at https://ffcprop2phonebankoct30.eventbrite.com.

Join us for an evening of phone banking to support Proposal 2 and our allies Voters Not Politicians.

Friends, family, neighbors and coworkers are welcome to join us in promoting this non-partisan proposal.

Please bring your phone and a lap top if you have one. Fems for Change will provide food and fun.

Address in Bloomfield provided upon your RSVP at https://prop2phonebank109.eventbrite.com

Fems for Change is back with another exciting event: our much-anticipated Art Hop, Saturday, September 29, 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m! 

Participants must be 16+ years of age.

Your $60 general admission donation includes:

• Admission for one person to the Art Hop on 9/29

• Unparalleled access to four private collections

• A sneak peak at two of Detroit's newest design galleries, before they open to the public

• Commentary from the collectors, plus two professional art consultants who just happen to be FFC members!

• Lunch at Royal Oak's Holiday Market

• A goody bag with snacks, shoe covers, and descriptions of all the collections

• Transportation to all locations. We'll meet at Covington School in Bloomfield Hills at 8:30 a.m. SHARP!

Want to experience the VIP treatment? A $250 VIP donation includes:

• Admission for one person to the Art Hop on 9/29

• All of the benefits described above for general admission, plus:

• Admission for two on Sunday, 11/4/18, to a gourmet meal served in the home of a former gallery owner. Dine amidst her collection of museum-level art from some of the most talented contemporary artists from around the world, and learn about collecting as you enjoy fine wine, fabulous food and great company. Dinner begins at 5:30 p.m. in Huntington Woods. Address will be provided upon registration.

Don’t miss out! Space is limited. Click here to get your tickets today!

If you can't attend but would still like to donate to Fems for Change, click here.

All proceeds from the Art Hop will benefit Fems for Change. FFC is a diverse, progressive, non-partisan and non-profit organization engaging in the political process through activism, education, community-building and leadership in order to create a just and inclusive society. Your donation is tax-deductible.

FFC Canvassing in Support of Prop 2
Thursday, September 25, 2018
4:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Shelby Township Senior Center and Community Center
51670 Van Dyke Ave.
Craft Room
Shelby Township, MI 48316
Register at: events.mobilizeamerica.io/vnp/event/26689/

FFC is helping Voters Not Politicians to canvass in areas deemed critical to success. New canvassers are encouraged to attend, and bring a friend! VNP will get us up to speed on what we need to now about Proposal 2, then send us out with experienced canvassers. Make no mistake, the doors you knock could give us a win on November 6!

RSVP at above link.

Join us for an evening of phone banking to support Proposal 2 and our allies Voters Not Politicians.

Friends, family, neighbors and coworkers are welcome to join us in promoting this non-partisan proposal.

Please bring your phone and a lap top if you have one. Fems for Change will provide food and fun.

Address in Bloomfield provided upon your RSVP at https://prop2phonebank925.eventbrite.com

As of 6/11/2018 this event is SOLD OUT! You can still sign up for the wait list or indicate that you are interested in this event if we decide to add another session by clicking on the registration link below.

Fems for Change presents Briding the Divide, a workshop that explores the social and psychological causes of divisiveness, and how to communicate effectively and persuasively with people of opposing viewpoints. Reach across the table and use your existing relationships and connections to break down barriers and spark change!

Not only will this training help you to become more effective at canvassing, phone banking, voter registration and get-out-the vote activities, it's also helpful in work and personal relationships.

Our presenter is Sarah Eisenberg, LMSW, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and graduate of University of Michigan. She has more than 10 years of professional experience guiding individuals and groups towards healthier communication and relationships. Her private practice provides outpatient mental health services for individuals, couples and families in Macomb County. She is an organizer with Women's March Michigan, and was lead organizer for the first Women's March on Lansing in 2017. Bridging the Divide brings together Sarah's two passions: psychology and progressive activism.

Doors open at 9:30 a.m. Event starts promptly at 10:00 a.m.

Light refreshments will be served.

Click here to join waiting list.

Confronting Racism Within: History, Systems, Community and Self is a conference with inspirational speakers and powerful workshops that will help participants examine racism within themselves, their families and their communities, and provide hope and opportunites to break the cycle of racism going forward.

The conference is presented by Women Confronting Racism, in partnership with the National Council of Jewish Women, Michigan; the Sisters of Mercy—West Midwest Community; and Fems for Change.

Our highlighted speakers are:

• Dr. Peter Hammer, a professor at Wayne State University Law School and Director of the Damon J. Keith Center for Civil Rights.
• Rev. Dr. Dee Dee Coleman, president of Council of Baptist Pastors of Detroit and pastor at Russell Street Missionary Baptist Church in Detroit.

Our workshops presenters are:

• The Rev. Elizabeth Bingham
• Michelle Miller
• Hilery Cash
• Shera Ferguson
• Kathleen Latosch
• Nancy Mathias
• Jenny Teed
• Freda Sampson

Admission is $25 per person, $15 for students. Scholarships are available, please contact event organizer for info. Please note Eventbrite charges a service and handling fee per ticket ranging from $2.89-$4.03.

Coffee, tea and water will be provided.

You can bring your own lunch, or purchase a box lunch on site for an additional $10.50. Box lunch includes: your choice of chicken pesto or vegetarian wrap, chips, fruit, cookie and water.

We hope to see you at this important conference!

REGISTER TODAY at: confrontingracism.eventbrite.com

If you have questions, please contact Helen Marie Burns at (814) 414-5860, or by email at hmburns@mercywmw.org.

Affirmations is proud to present Spring Bash 2018 - Celebrating Community, at the beautiful MGM Grand Detroit on Saturday, April 14th. We expect over 400 guests to attend the gala. The evening includes open bar, a delicious three-course dinner, and entertainment. On behalf of the 30,000 guests that visit and are impacted by our Community Center each year, we are asking for your help! 

For more information visit and to purchase tickets, click here. 

It's time to strap on your boots (heels, flip flops or slippers if you prefer!) and take the next steps to end gerrymandering with Fems for Change.

Voters Not Politicians has specifically asked FFC to help with canvassing in Oakland County, where there are substantial numbers of undecided voters. Help is also needed in Macomb County.

Here's what you need to do to get involved:

• Send an email to admin@femsforchange.org to be added to our Voter Rights Committee
• Click here to register for an in-person VNP training session, which covers campaign and canvassing messaging and strategy. There are many sessions to chose from online, but VNP has created this one for FFC members and friends:

Monday, March 26, 2018
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Bloomfield Township Library
1099 Lone Pine Road (at Telegraph)

Training for canvassers also includes a more detailed, online orientation that will be available later in March.

Returning volunteers and new volunteers are welcome. Bring a friend or fellow FFC member. Admission is free.

Let's get trained and put an end to gerrymandering in Michigan!

We're honoring 100 years of women's suffrage in Michigan!

Join Fems for Change and many allied groups for a free screening of "Iron Jawed Angels," followed by discussion, tea and light refreshments.

Hosted by: Committee to Elect Padma Kuppa, Fems for Change, APIA-Vote MI, Chanakya Institute for Political Science, Greig Women in Leadership Fund, and South Asian Voices for Impact.

Backpack Full of Cash screening, plus short panel discussing on the privatization of education in America. Event is free to public.