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SUMMARY:Flint Power & Purpose
DESCRIPTION:We are in the fight of a lifetime to defend our rights\, our fr
 eedoms\, and our democracy. The Power & Purpose Training hosted by the ACL
 U of Michigan is a free\, high impact\, one day experience designed to giv
 e you the tools to organize\, mobilize\, and lead in this critical moment.
  Our communities need bold action\, and we need you in the fight! All we a
 sk is that you commit to the full day and bring someone with you. Organizi
 ng is relational\, and the path forward depends on all of us. Now is the m
 oment to stand up for our democracy\, so join us for this training and be 
 part of the movement for change. ### Who This Training Is For - This train
 ing is for people ready to turn outrage into action. People who want to le
 arn how to organize effectively in their community\, have persuasive conve
 rsations that move people to action\, and build lasting connections with o
 thers who are ready to rise to the moment. - This training is for people w
 ho align with the mission of the ACLU of Michigan\, to protect and expand 
 civil rights and civil liberties for all people in Michigan and who want t
 o join us in this work. - This is a foundational level training\, but all 
 experience levels are welcome. - This will be a full day of in-person trai
 ning with no virtual option provided\, so please consider your capacity wh
 en signing up. - ASL interpretation and Closed Captioning will be provided
 . ### What You Will Learn - Understand the threat of authoritarianism and 
 the power of mass nonviolent resistance to defend democracy. - Learn how t
 o map our communities and engage people through persuasive\, values-based 
 conversations. - Gain skills to build authentic relationships and overcome
  hesitation in talking to friends and family about what's at stake. - Deve
 lop a plan to activate your networks and inspire others to take meaningful
  collective action. ### Agenda at a Glance The agenda for this training wi
 ll include space to get to know the ACLU of Michigan staff and fellow trai
 ning attendees. Lunch and breaks will be planned with plenty of coffee and
  snacks to keep you fueled throughout the day! Our sessions will include p
 opular education to level set where we find ourselves in this moment\, und
 erstanding our allies and how to best engage them\, storytelling\, a skill
 s lab and actions you can take in real time. (Please note that this agenda
  is subject to change. You'll receive the full agenda in the weeks leading
  up to the event.)
LOCATION:This event’s address is private. Sign up for more details\, This
  event’s address is private. Sign up for more details\, Flint\, MI\, 485
 03\, United States
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