"...r/evolution means protecting the people. the plants. the animals. the air. the water. r/evolution means saving this planet. r/evolution is love.”
- assata shakur
realizing environmental and climate justice as a transformation of society
EMEAC’s intention is to create a just environment that affirms the humanity and dignity of everyone, as we work to build unity among grassroots justice organizations. We steward, protect and share an historic and essential space, The Commons, for political organizing, art production and other community enterprises. We are evolving a model of social justice movement independence and sustainability.
EMEAC hosts quarterly Community Advisory Consultations, in which our members share with one another about pressing policy issues facing our city and set the focus and direction of our processes. The purpose is to ensure our processes are member-led, that our work is accountable, and that we actively engage in political education and collective self-education in particular.
EMEAC co-hosts our annual Malcolm X Day celebration with the Malcolm X Grassroots Movement and others. This year is Malcolm X’s 100th birthday. This year is a 4 day extravaganza hosted by MXGM and the Black Legacy Coalition. Friday May 16th in a Centennial Ball. Tickets are available. Saturday, May 17th will be hosted at EMEAC Cass Commons from 2p-5p with political discussion and organizing workshops.
Last year’s panel was filmed before a packed house on May 19th featuring Nubia Kai, Mark Crain, Nancy Parker, and Kwasi Akwamu.
For more information on past events visit malcolmxdaydetroit.com.
The first session of EMEAC’s new experimental summer day camp runs July 8-11. 8:30AM – 3PM | Monday – Thursday | 4605 Cass Ave. Click for more info.
Friday June 14 | 8PM | 4605 Cass Ave, Detroit MI 48201
Featuring Djallo Djakate and Ian Finkelstein
Friday June 28 | 7PM | 4605 Cass Ave, Detroit MI 48201
East Michigan Environmental Action Council works to build a movement to produce environmental justice as a transformation of society. We work to build a transformative environmental justice movement from within the broad base of neighborhoods and communities of Southeast Michigan. We analyze our community’s collective problems and work toward real solutions, those that address root causes and produce lasting change, working within our Six Pillars of Power:
Office Hours Mon – Sat
10.00am – 4.00pm (except holidays)
email: umoja@emeac.org
phone: (313) 556-1702
