Help us Raise ALL the flags!
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One of Hamtramck's greatest strengths is its unique diverse population, from all over the United States and the world. In recent years, as Hamtramck's population shifted from mostly eastern European immigrants to include folks from Asia, Africa and the Middle East, we have enjoyed great food and culture and made new friends. In recognition of our new neighbors the City changed its slogan from "Europe in 2 Square Miles" to "Hamtramck: The world in 2 Square Miles!" For the last 20 years, we have worked to shine this gem, and welcome everyone.
Sadly, in 2023, Hamtramck's new Mayor and Council decided to reverse all our hard work to make Hamtramck a welcoming city. The Council, with the Mayor's approval, passed a resolution prohibiting flying the Pride flag on city property. We believe this law is both unconstitutional and goes against the spirit and intent of the flag project on Joseph Campau, that was meant to celebrate our diversity, recognize the beauty of our different backgrounds and make everyone feel welcome and included here in Hamtramck.
Now, two former commissioners of the Hamtramck Human Relations Commission have begun a lawsuit to challenge this exclusion of the Pride flag. We are asking for your help with the cost of this lawsuit. Help us get to our goal! Spread the word!
- The first 100 people to donate $100 will receive a T-shirt with the "Raise ALL the Flags!" logo seen above.
- The first person to donate $125 will receive a Tekla Vintage gift card and a T-shirt.
- The second donation of $125 will receive a T-shirt and gift basket from Srodeks.
- A donation of $500 will get you 2 T-shirts and a custom Smash Studio window.
- Smash Studio will be displaying and selling pieces at Cafe' 1923. Opening celebration May 1st at 7pm. All proceeds to benefit "Raise ALL the Flags!" project.
We want to celebrate ALL of us, and raise ALL the flags!
Organizer and beneficiary
Cathy Stackpoole
Organizer
Hamtramck, MI
Russ Gordon
Beneficiary