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Health Equity: How Far Have We Come presented by Human Rights Commission

Human Rights Commission - Online Event

On January 20 at 3:30 p.m, Chelsea's Human Rights Commission will hold an online presentation: Health Equity: How Far Have We Come?  Guest speakers will be: Jeremy Lapedis, Executive Director of the Washtenaw Health Plan Maria Militzer, Researcher and Community Organizer with Mexiquenses Spring Quinones, Community Impact Director with the American Heart Association. Zoom link […]

Chelsea Library online screening of Lee Daniels’ “The Butler”

Chelsea District Library - Online Event

MLK Jr. Day 2022: Event details may change. Contact the Chelsea District Library for the most up-to-date information.  In Honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, join us for a special online screening of Lee Daniels' The Butler.  In this inspiring story, a black butler working at the White House serves eight U.S. presidents over […]

[CANCELED] MLK Jr Day Activities at Chelsea Depot

Chelsea Depot 125 Jackson St., Chelsea

On January 17, the MLK Jr. Day holiday, families and youth are invited to gather from 10am to 3pm at the Chelsea Depot to work on projects to reach out in a personal way to offer welcome to refugee families. Projects include friendship bracelets, hand drawn cards, and even tie-dye socks. (Youth may bring a […]

A good vigil for immigrant rights. City of Chelses passed the ordinance that police and staff cannot ask about immigration status for routine stops or interactions. Sheriff Alycia Dyer declared that the Washtenaw County Sheriffs Dept will not help or house ICE detainees.

ORDINANCE REGARDING IMMIGRATION STATUS! Tuesday, January 21, 2025, the Chelsea City Council meeting will consider a second reading of the City of Chelsea Solicitation of Immigration Status Ordinance. Below is an excerpt from the ordinance language. The whole document is posted in the council package online. (See below pg 78). Please consider attending the meeting and speaking at public comment to support the ordinance. Public comment is at the very beginning of the 7:00 pm meeting or send emails to the council members directly. https://cms3.revize.com/revize/chelseami/Complete%20Packet%2001.21.25.pdf

Come support your neighbors and friends! The time outside will be limited!

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A fun event with some history sprinkled in!

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