Calling all Metro Detroit High School Students – this one’s for you!
Founded in 1989, The Freedom Tour returns to Detroit this summer. Inspired by the Freedom Riders, this free program will incorporate a 2 part series from July 30 to August 2 to engage students in activism, history, racial justice, and community organizing skills.
Beginning with a two-day conference with guest speakers, workshops and activities followed by a two-day field trip to civil rights and community landmarks across the Metro Detroit area, this program is set to be a memorable milestone and experience for students interested in justice, civil rights and Detroit history.
The lectures, workshops and tours are led by incredible historians, experts and community leaders. Topics include the greater history of Detroit, race and policing in America, housing issues, food security and environmental issues, youth-led movements in Detroit, union history, digital rights and surveillance and more!
All 4 days will run from 9:00 AM–5:00 PM and will include breakfast, lunch, and snacks. The program is geared towards 9th to 12th grade students from the Detroit metro area and is application based. Student participants will also receive certification indicating that they successfully completed this program.
This program is organized by the Michigan Coalition for Human Rights (MCHR) and the Civil Rights, Inclusion and Opportunity (CRIO) department at the City of Detroit. We would like to kindly thank our sponsors and collaborators, the ACLU of Michigan and Wayne State University Black Studies Faculty Enhancement Initiative.
Applications are due by Sunday, July 19 by 11:59pm. Scan the QR code to sign up or click this link: https://forms.gle/PfoKYwNyLhzxGjqr9
@ the Royal Oak Public Library
222 E. Eleven Mile Road, Royal Oak, Mich. 48067
Michigan Coalition for Human Rights and Sierra Club are sponsoring an information session on the Green New Deal. Speakers from Sierra Club and Sunrise Movement Michigan will explain the Green New Deal, answer questions and discuss their related work. Program is set for 7 p.m., February 6th, 2019 at the Royal Oak Public Library.
Wondering what to do to help fight climate change? Have you heard about this Green New Deal? come learn about climate action and how the Green New Deal fits into local actions already happening to create a livable planet for future generations. From beginners to activists, everybody can learn and participate in this presentation about Detroit and Michigan’s role in the future.
Special guests will be present from Sunrise Movement Michigan to explain their work on the Green New Deal.
Martin Luther King Day is Monday, January 21, 2019.
Join the celebration of Dr. King’s life on Monday.
See listing of MLK Day 2019 activities taking place in and around Detroit.
To mark International Human Rights Day, Frank Joyce will present “A Treatment Plan for White Nationalism” at 7 p.m. on Thursday, December 13, 2018 at St. Peters Episcopal Church. Joyce, a noted Detroit activist and author, is a long-time member of the MCHR Board of Directors. He helped found People Against Racism (PAR) and has been involved with labor, anti-racist, human rights and peace initiatives and campaigns since the early 1960s.
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church is located at 1950 Trumball Avenue, Detroit, Mich. 48216.
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Tuesday, Nov. 13, 7-9pm
Hollis Watkins
Author of “Brother Hollis: The Sankofa of a Movement Man”
Co-Founder and President of Southern Echo, Inc.
“Hollis Watkins is the Co-founder and President of Southern Echo, Inc., a leadership organization dedicating to empowering local residents throughout Mississippi and the Southern region to make political, economic, educational, and environmental systems accountable to the needs and interests of the African-American community.”
– from Petra, Leaders for Justice
MCHR’S BISHOP H. COLEMAN MCGHEE, JR. CHAMPION OF JUSTICE AWARD WILL BE PRESENTED TO DETROIT AUTHOR AND ACTIVIST FRANK JOYCE
Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History
General Motors Theater
315 E. Warren Ave., Detroit 48201
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The 2018 Fall Film Series will feature four great films and post-viewing discussions beginning at 7 p.m. on October 9, 16, 23 and 30 at St. John’s Episcopal Church. (11 Mile & Woodward).
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