Join MCHR OU for their next event entitled “And Still I Rise:” African Americans’ Journey from Slavery to Freedom. Professor Danquah from OU will be sharing her historical expertise on the subject. America was founded on the principles of civil liberties for all. Unfortunately, freedom was not guaranteed to all individuals. This event will examine the nation’s history of Black Codes and Jim Crow era laws that enforced segregation and denied constitutional rights to African Americans from slavery to freedom.
Event: “And Still I Rise:” African Americans’ Journey from Slavery to Freedom
Date: Wednesday, September 18th 6-8pm
Location: Hillcrest Hall Collaboration Center
Address: 273 Grizzly Ln, Rochester, MI 48309
Please RSVP here.
Buddy’s Pizza and refreshments will be provided!
We hope to see you there!
