As we enter into this new year, we are taking time for our anger and sadness and we are renewing our fight for abolition.Read More

Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (MI-12) introduced the Stop Body Camera Paywalls Act to prevent local and state governments from restricting access to police body camera footage behind an obstructive paywall. DJC supports the bill.Read More

Announcing our 2026 Formerly Incarcerated Artist Residency open to all formerly incarcerated artists in Michigan.Read More

Read our joint op-ed with the Drug Policy Alliance about our collaboration for the Reform Conference in Detroit.Read More

For many of us, the term “estate planning” brings up uncomfortable feelings. The majority of Americans don’t have a will because they don’t want to think about death, or because they don’t believe they own enough property or assets to warrant creating one.Read More

A series of case studies to be read alongside our Pre-Approved Housing whitepaper.Read More

The United States faces a severe housing shortage, compounded by affordability challenges, rising costs, population shifts, and a legacy of vacant properties. Pre-approved housing plans—standardized architectural designs vetted in advance for compliance with zoning and building codes—offer a powerful tool to accelerate construction, reduce costs, and support equitable redevelopment.Read More

On the evening of September 23rd, we were thrilled to invite our community to a live screening of both Fined Out films with two panel discussions that were livestreamed on Instagram.Read More

In order to grow our residency program with care, we are seeking a formerly incarcerated artist to consult with our team on the expansion.Read More

Joint Statement on the Executive Order Targeting Cash Bail ReformRead More