The D. Augustus Straker Bar Association, the Association of Black Judges of Michigan, the Wolverine Bar Association, and the Black Women Lawyers Association of Michigan will welcome the National Bar Association’s Lawyers for Democracy Tour to Detroit on Friday, October 11.

The event will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. at Brix Wine, 1588 Franklin St. in Detroit.  Important election protection and NBA information will be provided along with wine, food, and entertainment by DJ Esquire.

To register for the event, visit https://strakerlaw.org/meetinginfo.php.

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