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Demigods: How are demigods portrayed in media and in multiple faiths, and what are the values of demigods as relatable figures in our lives? Boundaries: It may be wise for us to make our boundaries more rigid when we sense danger to our physical, emotional, or psychological well-being; however, if we are perpetually guarded, we risk losing our chances for connections. How do we find the balance?

On January 16th, the nation celebrated the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. A holiday well-deserved for someone who changed the lives of so many in our nation. If you look back, however, there were two clear leaders of the mid-century civil rights movement. Where is the holiday for Malcom X? Let’s explore the tactics and legacies of both MLK and Malcom X to see what hindsight can teach us about the racial justice work we must continue today.

“Climate Change as of 2022: Simple, Serious, Solvable,” will be a fact-based look at the scientific state of the issues and impacts involved in climate change, localized in many ways to Michigan. We will explore, in a hopeful way, a range of ideas to address the significant challenges we face, including what each of us can do.

Jeynce Poindexter will share experiences with the Ruth Ellis Center and awareness of the discrimination, murder, and harm of trans women of color, particularly Black trans women in and around the Detroit metropolitan area.

Our guest speaker will address the need for affordable housing and the importance of homeownership for the poor and disenfranchised, focusing on many initiatives taking place in the Detroit area, including neighborhoods of tiny homes. She will talk briefly about homelessness and returning citizens, also known as those who have been formerly incarcerated, and how her organization is committed to helping justice involved citizens overcome the many barriers they face.