This article, written by JC Reindl, was originally published in the Detroit Free Press. The legendary Aretha Franklin and civil rights attorney Fred Gray regaled a Southfield audience of several hundred people Monday during a nearly three-hour celebration of the life and achievements of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Now 84, Gray was a friend […]
Here are two interviews featuring MCHR board member, activist, and former auto worker Frank Hammer for your viewing pleasure. The first explores the debate around MI Bill 5977, which would prevent Detroit from creating the nation’s first community benefits ordinance and may be introduced again in 2015. In the second interview, Frank talks about the […]
MCHR is looking to hire someone for a temporary position: “Associate Coordinator, Dinner Program, Michigan Coalition for Human Rights” for the Annual Dinner Event, Sunday, March 22. Position available Now through March 22 15-20 hour to March 8 / Full time 9-5 March 9-March 22 •Responsible for development, outreach to past and potential sponsors, program […]
Join us at the Detroit Repertory Theatre on Sunday, January 18th, 2015 at 2 pm for a showing of the play “Sweet Pea’s Momma”: Synopsis: Coralee is a maid for Abigail and her family. Among other things she cares for Georgie, Abigail’s grown developmentally challenged son whom she affectionately calls Sweet Pea. On the day […]
Join us at the Detroit Repertory Theatre on Sunday, January 18th, 2015 for a showing of the play “Sweet Pea’s Momma”: Synopsis: Coralee is a maid for Abigail and her family. Among other things she cares for Georgie, Abigail’s grown developmentally challenged son whom she affectionately calls Sweet Pea. On the day Martin Luther King, […]
