Our Mission

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The FREED Peoples seeks to actively build power and bring communities of color to the decision making table. Our network works on a range of public policy issues that impact our Michigan community, including social, racial and environmental injustices as they affect education, health, housing, social services and basic human rights.

The organization is a collaborative of grassroots individuals helping to enhance the advocacy of basic human rights, including electoral goals by ensuring the Michigan government and candidates work for our communities. 

What FREED Peoples offers

We offer volunteers a hands-on opportunity to explore the political landscape throughout Michigan

"Policy" Politics

Learn about the intersection of certain policies and their impact on BIPOC communities

Community

Connect with like minded individuals who strive to uplift and fight for BIPOC voices at the table

Awarness

Educate the community and local/state officials on the impact of money in politics

The FREED Peoples PAC

The FREED Peoples Inc. has a connected PAC to support candidates for local, state, and eventually federal governmental offices who reflect the values, interests, and intersectional priorities of the Black, Indigenous, Latino/a/x and communities of color of Michigan 

History of Political Action Committees

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Who

Political action committees (or PACs) are generally formed by corporations, labor unions, trade associations, or other organizations or individuals. They channel the voluntary contributions raised to candidates for elective offices.

What

In U.S. politics, an organization whose purpose is to raise and distribute campaign funds to candidates seeking political office.

When

The first PAC was created in 1944 by the Congress of Industrial Organizations, which sought to raise funds to assist the reelection of Pres. Franklin D. Roosevelt.

Starting at $5/month

Community Members
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​Impact which policies and issues FREED focuses on by voting at meeting
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Has the opportunity to meet and interact with representatives & FREED Board
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Complimentary swag & access to social events (once COVID regulations are lifted) 

Why FREED Peoples PAC?

  • FREED People is a grassroots PAC in the business of helping get the right people elected to office ​
  • FREED People is focused on educating our officials about the intersections of race and legislation ​
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  • FREED People is enabling WE THE PEOPLE to be a visible player in the political world
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  • FREED People is a collective of local activists, teachers, students, and parents

FAQ:

Q-Are there limits to contributions made to the FREED Peoples PAC?
​A- Eligible individuals and their spouses may each voluntarily contribute up to $5,000 per calendar year to the PAC. 

Q-How is the FREED Peoples PAC governed?
A- The PAC is led by a board of Trustees.  The board of Trustees is a collective of local activist, teachers, students, and parents.  We are a coalition of local grassroots with real life connections to the communities and people that we serve.

Q- How much can FREED Peoples PAC give to federal candidates?
A-The PAC must abide by the limits set by the Federal Election Commission. When the PAC has reached multi-candidate status (which means it has given to more than five candidates and accepted more than 51 contributions), it can give up to $5,000 per election.

Q- Who do I contact for more information?
A- You can email us here: Info@thefreedpeople.com and here: Questions@thefreedpeople.com

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