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DAYUM fights for accountability from leaders, justice for our communities, and a seat at the table fo

For more info and to get involved:
https://linktr.ee/DAYUM313

03/31/2026

We're starting a new segment on our Instagram where we highlight different DAYUM members every month and this month we are highlighting Lu! Lu Verzosa, an 18-year-old from Grosse Pointe South, has been a member of DAYUM for about a year. They joined to connect with a group of young, forward-thinking individuals dedicated to protecting the quality and safety of their home city. One of their favorite memories is unknowingly signing up for DAYUM membership at the 2024 Buck Dinner—an unexpected moment that led to a meaningful experience.

03/10/2026

The Climate Campaign Chipp’d In! Thanks so much to everyone who participated in our chip bag event and donated Mylar waste and TYSM ❤️ to and for teaching us how to turn Mylar waste into sleeping bags for the unhoused and nomadic community!

03/06/2026

“When it looks like there is no hope remember you are the hope” Thank you to everyone who came out to our Unban Books documentary screening of Banned Together! Stay tuned for opportunities to join us in building power for the Freedom to Read! 📚💪

02/26/2026

Our 8th and final highlight is Jerry Craft’s “New Kid!!
(Presentation by Clara S.)
Thank you everyone for supporting our series this Black History Month!!

02/23/2026

Our second to last highlight is Ta-nehisi Coates’ “Between the World and Me”!!
(Presentation by Claire L.)

02/19/2026

Our next highlight is Junauda Petrus’ beautiful “The Stars and the Blackness Between Them”!!
(Presentation by Misha M.)

02/18/2026

Join DAYUM as we celebrate our collaboration with the turning service into action!
🔸Sunday, March 1st from 1-4pm at the LOVE Building (4731 Grand River Ave, Detroit MI)
🔸Food and games provided, you bring the vibes!✨
🔸Event is primarily for high school age youth and teens, but is open to all ages!
🔸RSVP by clicking the link in our bio!

02/16/2026

The next book in this highlight is Zora Neale Hurston‘s mesmerizing “Their Eyes Were Watching God”
(Presentation by Claire L.)

02/13/2026

DAYUM is hosting a movie screening of “Banned Together”. RSVP with the link in our bio to save yourself a spot!!

02/12/2026

Our Next Banned Book Highlight is George M. Johnson‘s “All Boys Aren’t Blue”!!
(Presentation by Clara S.)

02/10/2026

Want to bring DAYUM into your classroom, organization, or school club? We're offering FREE youth voice or community organizing trainings this year. Show this flyer to your teacher, administrator, or advisor and give them the link in our bio to register or learn more!

02/09/2026

The Third Banned Book Highlight is Bryan Stevenson‘s illuminating “Just Mercy”!!
(Presentation by DAYUM Chair Janiala)

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Detroit, MI

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https://www.alliedmedia.org/dayum

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