A silhouetted figure sits in a dimly lit cell in the background, while the foreground displays event details for "NO EXCEPTION TO THE PROMISE" at Pontiac Little Art Theatre.

The Change Up Midnight Coalition

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This event has been postponed due to unforeseen circumstances. A new date and time will be announced as soon as possible. Thank you for understanding.&nbsp; No Exception To The Promise is a powerful short film inspired by<a fr-original-style="" href="https://riverwisedetroit.org/article/there-should-be-no-exception-to-the-promise/" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">&nbsp;an Op-Ed</a> written by Marcus M. Kelley, designed to educate Michigan citizens on a truth too often hidden: slavery was never fully abolished. This event is hosted by the Detroit Justice Center and The Change Up Midnight Coalition 🌙 The Detroit Justice Center is a nonprofit law firm working alongside communities to create economic opportunities, transform the justice system, and promote equitable and just cities. In 2025, DJC nominated Marcus to become a Represent Justice ambassador to produce his film.&nbsp; The Change Up: Midnight Coalition create safer spaces for young people to be heard, learn from one another, and explore social justice in everyday life.

This event has been postponed due to unforeseen circumstances. A new date and time will be announced as soon as possible. Thank you for understanding.  No Exception To The Promise is a powerful short film inspired by<a href="https://riverwisedetroit.org/article/there-should-be-no-exception-to-the-promise/" target="_blank"> an Op-Ed</a> written by Marcus M. Kelley, designed to educate Michigan citizens on a truth too often hidden: slavery was never fully abolished. This event is hosted by the Detroit Justice Center and The Change Up Midnight Coalition 🌙 The Detroit Justice Center is a nonprofit law firm working alongside communities to create economic opportunities, transform the justice system, and promote equitable and just cities. In 2025, DJC nominated Marcus to become a Represent Justice ambassador to produce his film.  The Change Up: Midnight Coalition create safer spaces for young people to be heard, learn from one another, and explore social justice in everyday life.

The Change Up Midnight Coalition

*POSTPONED: No Exception to the Promise Film Screening

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