MCHR would like to remember and honor the life of Frank Charles “Charlie” Rooney. Charlie died peacefully on August 15, 2024, in Tucson Arizona, after a yearlong battle with blood cancer. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Jean (Eleanor), son Luis (Jennifer), daughter Barbara and grandson Pedro Rooney. He is also survived […]
MCHR celebrates the life of one of our Founders, Bishop Thomas Gumbleton Thomas Gumbleton was such a steady light in the city of Detroit. Nationally and internationally, he burned bright as a proclaimer and practitioner of gospel nonviolence. Always flowing from and within that was a constant vision of human rights. That was certainly reflected […]
View the 43rd Annual Dinner Recording Here MCHR Dinner Letter to Attendees MCHR Dinner Order Form 2023
Such a powerful discussion! Thanks to all involved. Panelists were Alia Harvey-Quinn, Nancy A. Parker, Lloyd Simpson, and Tawana Petty, with moderator Julie Hurwitz and special guests Ramis Wadood and John Philo. Co-sponsors are the Michigan Coalition for Human Rights, Detroit Coalition for Police Transparency and Accountability, Damon J. Keith Center for Civil Rights, and the Detroit & […]
MCHR Presents: FREEDOM SUMMER THURSDAY, AUGUST 25TH 5PM-8PM Location: Our Mother of Perpetual Help Parish – 13500 Oak Park Blvd, Oak Park, MI 48237 About Freedom Summer A time to gather, connect, and dialogue with renowned local activists. Grow in knowledge! Support human rights! Empower yourself and others! This is the first annual event to […]
