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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Aging in America, sponsored by GATE (Greater Awareness Through Education), presents four experts who will talk and answer questions about programs and aid available for older citizens in Metro Detroit. The program is scheduled for 2:00-4:00 p.m., Sunday, October 21, 2018 at Farmington Hills Library, 32737 Twelve Mile Road, Farmington Hills, Mich. 48334. For information contact Gohar Tax at gohar972@gmail.com or 248-848-9306.
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