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News from OWOF – July 2024

One World One Family

July 2024 Newsletter

 

This is a brief newsletter to make sure you know about the Book Discussion. We’ll catch up on more activities in August.

Please forward this newsletter to friends and family you think might be interested in the social justices issues that OWOF covers in Western Washtenaw County. To be added to our newsletter list, please contact owofchelsea@gmail.com


Why do ideas such as ‘fairness’ and ‘freedom’ mean such different things to different people? Why is it so easy to see the flaws in others’ arguments, and less in our own?
Let’s read and talk about it!
Join us August 15 for PART 1!  This event will be virtual so you can join wherever you are.
Part 1 – August 15/ Part 2 – Sept 15/
Part 3—Oct 15
7—8.30pm

 

The Righteous Mind by Jonathan Haidt is attracting new attention as we approach an election cycle.  OWOF cannot support candidates but we can support earnest dialogue and promote understanding.

Books are available at Chelsea District Library and Serendipity Books in town. OWOF will have copies to circulate – contact us! owofchelsea@gmail.com

ZOOM LINK:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83660415889?pwd=Y9zasOUD7jMafj7UTRQ7ZCYOaBGOT9.1
Meeting ID: 836 6041 5889
Passcode: 100095

CommUNITY Picnic

Second Annual Picnic!

Saturday, August 10 @ Timbertown
12:00pm – 2:00pm
Come to TimberTown and enjoy pizza and beverages. Whether you’re volunteering for the park rebuild, or just looking to connect with your fellow community members, the CommUNITY Picnic is for you.
Sponsored by the Chelsea Area Chamber of Commerce and the Chelsea District Library

Please consider a donation to help OWOF sponsor important programs and discussions in our community. Click here for online or mail in donation instructions. Thank you very much! Your financial support helps keep social justice matters on the radar!


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Otherwise, go to our website.  You can see our Facebook posts there.

www.owofchelsea.org

Thank you to everyone who stopped by our table at EXPO! We have work to do together.

U.S. immigration detention has reached record highs, with more than 68,000 people in custody as of February 2026. - from the UCLA Law Behind Bars Data Project

Protest against ICE in Romulus. City Council voted unanimously for resolution condemning ICE purchase of warehouse to create new gulag in their city.

OWOF is one of many groups organizing for good change in our communities. This all group, public meeting on Sun, Feb 22nd in Chelsea will feature a number of local folks taking action. Hope to see you there!

Protecting Our Communities from ICE: Staying Safe While Standing Up for our Neighbors Virtual Training by Red, Wine & Blue in partnership with ACLU and Democracy Security Project National - Virtual February 17, 2026 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM ET https://go.redwine.blue/MFG-FB

From article - Immigration and Customs Enforcement plans to house some of its staff in Southfield, the city announced this week.

💌Love is action This week leading up to Valentine’s Day, we’re standing with immigrants and rejecting the violence and dehumanization they face every day. Join us in taking action and demanding dignity for all. #ToImmigrantsWithLove #IStandWithImmigrants
Chelsea One World One Family
💌Love is action This week leading up to Valentine’s Day, we’re standing with immigrants and rejecting the violence and dehumanization they face every day. Join us in taking action and demanding dignity for all. #ToImmigrantsWithLove #IStandWithImmigrants
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