• East Room Pierpont
• 2101 Bonisteel Blvd. Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Nu Chapter presents: Angeline Lawrence, MBA

Our Founders Day event is aimed at empowering [African-American] women to fully embrace the power that we have as individuals, and the power of “us” as a whole. We will explore the overall struggles and contributions of Black women through facilitated dialogue and interactions.
Our goal is to educate on past moments of struggle and triumph of African-American women, and recognize that that power is STILL within all of us. We will strategize real ways for us to regain and maintain our confidence in ourselves, and the power of us; we are stronger, together.

Is RSVP required? No

Event Contact Info

• Ashley Hayes
• (248)-302-5132
• ASHMH@UMICH.EDU
• https://maizepages.umich.edu/organization/nudeltas

• 4448 East Hall
• 530 Church St. Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109

Department of Linguistics presents: Dr. Joseph C. Hill

Dr. Joseph C. Hill is Assistant Professor in the Department of American Sign Language and Interpreting Education at the National Technical Institute for the Deaf (NTID). NTID is part of Rochester Institute of Technology in Rochester, New York.

ABSTRACT
The term “intersectionality” appears frequently in the popular and academic discourse, but the definition is unclear to many people. Intersectionality, coined by Kimberlé Crenshaw, is defined as “the interlocking nature of social categorizations that are relevant to a given individual or group subjected to systemic oppression and discrimination.” Through the case of Black ASL and Black Deaf individuals’ experiences, the audience will better understand the elements of intersectionality and the interconnection of the U.S. educational, political, and cultural institutions from 1860s to present. The audience will come away with a deeper understanding of the relationship between systemic oppression and intersectionality and with a willingness to move toward social justice and liberation.

Is RSVP required? No

Event Contact Info

• Sandie Petee
• (734)-936-7987
• spetee@umich.edu
• http://lsa.umich.edu/linguistics

• Lizzie and Jonathan Tisch Apse University of Michigan Museum of Art
• 525 South State Street Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., Epsilon Chapter presents: Robert Thornton

The Tribute to Martin Luther King Jr. is scheduled for Wednesday, January 17th, 2020 in the University of Michigan Museum of Art. Hosted by Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. – Epsilon Chapter.

The introductory portion of the event will consist of poets, singers, and musicians performing pieces related to their interpretation of our year’s theme. We will also provide the opportunity to view art and photography provided by the UMMA. Participants for this event will be chosen from talented and interested individuals within the University of Michigan and Ann Arbor communities. This year the event will be headlined by mentorship specialist and president of the Skillman foundation Robert Thornton, featuring a number of student organization talents including Ambiance Dance Group, Poetry Guild, Michigan Gospel Chorale, and many more! Participants of the MLK Tribute will be required to incorporate their interpretation of Dr. King’s vision and our Theme

Is RSVP required? No

Event Contact Info

• Jack Williams III
• (313)-460-3502
• jackedww@umich.edu
• http://www.umich.edu/~alphas/genesis.html

• N/A Burton Memorial Tower – Charles Baird Carillon
• Ingalls Mall (outdoor listening area) Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109

SMTD – Organ Department presents: Tiffany Ng, Ph.D.

The outdoor soundscapes of college campuses and public squares, dominated by the music of bell towers, instruct listeners about who is in power. Carillon music, with its traditional core of White classical and folk music, has long (mis)educated listeners to expect that whiteness characterizes the public realm even on a sonic level. Dr. Tiffany Ng, University Carillonist, performs music from her new book, “The Music of ‘March’: A Civil Rights Carillon Collection,” an edited collection of arrangements of all songs that appear in Civil Rights Movement hero John Lewis’s graphic novel autobiography “March” (co-authored with Nate Powell and Andrew Aydin). The protest and solidarity music that accompanied Lewis’s leadership of nonviolent resistance actions will fill the air, including a new arrangement of “Freedom is a Constant Struggle” by African American composition professor Dr. Yvette Janine Jackson (Harvard).

Visitors are invited to listen outdoors on Ingalls Mall from 7:35 pm to 7:55 pm. PLEASE NOTE: There will be no indoor seating at this event.

Is RSVP required? No

Event Contact Info

• Tiffany Ng
• (734)-936-1720
• tiffng@umich.edu
• https://smtd.umich.edu/about/faculty-profiles/tiffany-ng/

• Auditorium o Modern Language Building
• 812 East Washington Street Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor presents:

The MLK Children and Youth Program aims to expose K-12 students to the legacy and ideals of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with an emphasis on aiding young people to act on these ideals today. In addition to focusing on events of historical authenticity and the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s, we discover and discuss contemporary issues regarding race, class, social justice, diversity, and societal change as it affects and applies to current K-12 students. Throughout the day, students enjoy a rich mixture of entertainment and enriching learning through a range of cultural and educational activities.

Is RSVP required? Yes

RSVP form:

www.myumi.ch/soe-MLK

Event Contact Info

• Henry Meares
• (734)-323-4237
• hmeares@umich.edu
• http://www.myumi.ch/soe-MLK

• 111 Boyer
• 201 E. Hoover Ave. Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109

Information & Technology Services presents:

ITS staff and others who can’t make it to Hill Auditorium for the MLK Memorial Keynote Lecture are invited to watch a live stream from ITS facilities.

Is RSVP required? No

Event Contact Info

• Jeanne Mackey
• (734)-763-7201
• mackeyj@umich.edu
• http://its.umich.edu

• 2015 Administrative Services Building
• 1009 Greene St. Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109

Information & Technology Services presents:

ITS staff and others who can’t make it to Hill Auditorium for the MLK Memorial Keynote Lecture are invited to watch a live stream from ITS facilities.

Is RSVP required? No

Event Contact Info

• Jeanne Mackey
• (734)-763-7201
• mackeyj@umich.edu
• https://its.umich.edu/about/dei

• Arbor Lakes South Dome Arbor Lakes Building 3
• 4251 Plymouth Road Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109

Information & Technology Services presents:

ITS staff and others who can’t make it to Hill Auditorium for the MLK Memorial Keynote Lecture are invited to watch a live stream from ITS facilities.

Is RSVP required? No

Event Contact Info

• Jeanne Mackey
• (734)-763-7201
• mackeyj@umich.edu
• http://its.umich.edu

• Suite 10 Victor’s Way
• 950 Victor’s Way Ann Arbor, Michigan 48108

Information & Technology Services presents:

ITS staff and others who can’t make it to Hill Auditorium for the MLK Memorial Keynote Lecture are invited to watch a live stream from ITS facilities.

Is RSVP required? No

Event Contact Info

• Aimee Lahann
• (734)-764-5641
• aimeelem@umich.edu
• http://its.umich.edu

• Ann Arbor Room Orchestra Place
• 3663 Woodward Ave., suite 150 Detroit, Michigan 48201

University of Michigan Detroit Center presents:

Join us for a day of activity as we celebrate the legacy of Dr. King.

10:00-11:30am Keynote Lecture streamed from Campus
11:30am-12:30pm Luncheon
12:30-2:00pm Panel Discussion: “Whose Huddled Masses?”. Whose Huddled Masses?

Immigration has been a hot topic in the news. Migrant caravans, demands for a wall, and ICE raids have dominated headlines across the country. One could easily see the current environment as hostile to immigrants. However, from “No Irish Need Apply” signs posted in stores in the 1850’s to the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 to restricting the entry of Arabs after 9/11 the US has always been a challenging place for immigrants to enter. Join us as we place today’s events in historical perspective of US immigration policy.

Is RSVP required? No

Event Contact Info

• Feodies Shipp
• (313)-593-0927
• dini@umich.edu
• http://www.detroit.umich.edu/detroit-center

• Annenberg Auditorium (1120) Weill Hall
• 735 S. State Street Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109

Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy and the Weiser Diplomacy Center presents: A conversation with Ambassador Susan Rice

Lunch available beginning at 11:30 am. This event will be livestreamed. Please check fordschool.umich.edu just before the event for viewing details.

Join us for an arm-chair conversation between Ambassador Susan Rice and Michael Barr, Dean of the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy, as they discuss Ambassador Rice’s distinguished career and her book, Tough Love: My Story of the Things Worth Fighting For. Recalling pivotal moments from her dynamic career on the front lines of American diplomacy and foreign policy—as National Security Advisor to President Barack Obama and U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations—Ambassador Rice’s memoir delivers an inspiring account of a life in service to family and country.

Is RSVP required? Yes

RSVP form:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc91mlV0UY_r9JDELNMtK90JxzjRxW3jqd4p5WheatWiD3EUw/viewform

Event Contact Info

• Erin Flores
• (734)-615-7545
• erinren@umich.edu
• http://fordschool.umich.edu/events/2020/tough-love-my-story-things-worth-fighting

• Stamps Auditorium Walgreen Drama Center
• 1226 Murfin Ave. Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109

The Department of Aerospace Engineering and the Center for Engineering Diversity & Outreach presents:

This event will begin with a screening of Me, the “Other” (www.metheotherfilm.com). This is a documentary film about the inner and outer lives of twelve college students at U-M and nearby schools, living on the frontlines of prejudices around race, ethnicity, religion, gender, class, age, physical and mental health, and sexual orientation. We will follow the film with a panel discussion, with representation from students, staff, and faculty, exploring ways to improve inclusiveness and equity in the College of Engineering. All event participants will then be invited to a catered reception, including an interactive wall where you can share your own stories’ contributions to our rich, diverse Michigan community and your ideas for strengthening our community and improving its inclusiveness and equity.

1:00-2:30 PM – Screening of the documentary film, Me the “Other”
2:30-3:15 PM – Panel Discussion
3:15-4:00 PM – Mixer

-The film will be introduced by its director and co-producer, Shidan Majidi
-The panel discussion will be moderated by Robert Scott of CEDO; panelists will include Dean Alec Gallimore, students, faculty and staff from the College of Engineering
-Panelists will attend the mixer for follow-up questions from individuals

Is RSVP required? No

Event Contact Info

• Aerospace Engineering DEI Committee see email
• (012)-345-6789
• ae-deicommittee@umich.edu
• https://aero.engin.umich.edu/

• Dow Auditorium at Towsley Center University Hospital
• 1515 Hospital Dr. Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109

University of Michigan Health Sciences presents: Dr. Jalonne White-Newsome

The University of Michigan Health Sciences Committee presents its 30th annual Martin Luther King, Jr., Day Lecture featuring Dr. Jalonne White-Newsome.

Dr. White-Newsome is a senior program officer at The Kresge Foundation, responsible for the Environment Program’s grant portfolio on Climate Resilient and Equitable Water Systems (CREWS). She is a researcher on climate, health, and equity, and is also a core team member of Kresge’s Climate Change, Health and Equity Initiative, supporting grantmaking across the public health sector. Dr. White-Newsome earned her PhD from the University of Michigan School of Public Health.

There will be refreshments served at a reception following the lecture.

The event is sponsored by the Health Sciences Planning Committee, which includes the School of Dentistry, the School of Kinesiology, the School of Nursing – Ann Arbor campus, the School of Nursing – Flint Campus, the School of Public Health, the School of Social Work, the College of Pharmacy, the Medical School/Office for Health Equity and Inclusion (OHEI)/Michigan Medicine, the U-M Flint College of Health Sciences, and the Michigan Institute for Clinical and Health Research (MICHR).

Is RSVP required? No

Event Contact Info

• Nichole Burnside
• (734)-764-0786
• washingn@umich.edu
• https://sph.umich.edu/

• Michigan League Ballroom 2nd Floor Michigan League
• 911 N. University Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109

University Library MLK presents: Cheryl Brown Henderson

Cheryl Brown Henderson will speak to the audience regarding the experiences she faced in relation to the landmark case. Cheryl Brown Henderson is a name recognized by many in America today and in American History. One of three children born to Oliver Brown, Brown-Henderson and her family, with the help of the Topeka NAACP, became the lead plaintiffs in the landmark Supreme Court case known as “Brown vs Board of Education of Topeka. The decision in this case sent ripple effects across the country. Schools were able to integrate at the conclusion of this case. What Brown-Henderson and her family had to endure from those who were against the decision is unimaginable. The decision of the Brown v Board of Education case is considered a major milestone in the Civil Rights Movement. Cheryl Brown Henderson is a wonderful speaker to speak about her experiences related to civil rights and social justice.

Is RSVP required? No

Event Contact Info

• Jamaine Wourman
• (734)-355-7236
• jwourman@umich.edu
• https://www.lib.umich.edu/events/brown-v-board-of-education

• U-M Diag
• Ann Arbor, Michigan 48104

Michigan Community Scholars Program presents:

The Michigan Community Scholars Program will celebrate MLK and his legacy with the community at our 14th Annual Circle of Unity. Join hundreds of University and community participants for this annual event celebrating the life of Dr. King and his legacy of racial justice, nonviolence, and unity. All are welcome: students, staff, faculty, families, and children, as the audience is encouraged to participate as we honor Martin Luther King Jr. through song, dance, and spoken word. We will be joined by local musician favorites, Joe Reilly and Julie Beutel, in addition to performances by the Michigan Gospel Chorale, Smile Bringer Singers, and spoken word artists.

Is RSVP required? No

Event Contact Info

• Mya Haynes
• (708)-506-1677
• myahayne@umich.edu
• https://lsa.umich.edu/mcsp

• Wolverine Room Michigan League
• 911 N. University Av ann arbor, Michigan 48105

Veterans For Peace/UM Veterans Affairs Office presents:

Before Dr. King’s tragic death, he was speaking out more and more against war (i.e. as part of “the giant triplets of racism, militarism and economic exploitation”) even though some criticized him for doing so. Even today, on Martin Luther King Day, it is quite uncommon for any mention of his thoughts on war as such teachings still make many people uncomfortable.

With that said, the local Chapter of Veterans For Peace will present a talk titled “What They Did Not Want Martin Talking About” which concentrates on his speeches relating to war and militarism, showing them as relevant today as they were nearly 50 years ago.

Is RSVP required? No

Event Contact Info

• BILL SHEA
• (734)-662-0818
• billshea@umich.edu
• http://vfp93.org

• 1430 ISR – Thompson
• 426 Thompson Ann Arbor, Michigan 48104

Institute for Social Research presents:

MLK’s Legacy for Social and Behavioral Science Research: Perspectives from New Scholars
2:30 pm, Monday, January 20, 2020 at the Institute for Social Research, 1430 ISR Thompson
A reception will follow after the panel discussion in the ISR Atrium.

Unpacking Risk and Resilience among Urban Black Emerging Adult Men: A Quantitative Intersectional
Analysis
Lloyd M. Talley, Ph.D.
Postdoctoral Fellow, Vivian A. and James L. Curtis Research and Training Center
University of Michigan School of Social Work

Multidimensional Inequalities: Examining the Health Consequences of Race, Skin Color, and Context
Taylor W. Hargrove, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Sociology
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Making A Dream A Reality: My Path to Understanding Cognitive Health in Blacks,
DeAnnah R. Byrd, PhD
Postdoctoral Scholar, Institute of Gerontology
Wayne State University

Moderator:
David C. Wilson, Ph.D.
Senior Associate Dean for the Social Sciences
Professor, Political Science and Psychological & Brain Sciences
University of Delaware

Is RSVP required? No

Event Contact Info

• Anna Beattie
• (734)-763-9989
• abeattie@umich.edu
• http://isr.umich.edu

• 1360 East Hall
• 530 Church Street Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109

Mathematics presents: Professor Ricardo Cortez

TITLE: Mathematics and Participation in Mathematics: Lessons From Marjorie Lee Browne’s Life

ABSTRACT: Marjorie Lee Browne loved mathematics. She is perhaps best known as a mathematics educator who worked tirelessly to strengthen secondary school teacher preparation. We can only speculate on her potential research contributions that were never realized due to discriminatory hiring practices at the time. As an educator, she worked to increase the participation of Blacks in mathematics by exposing students to its beauty and new opportunities. Seventy years after her PhD, the efforts to increase the participation in mathematics of African American, Latinx, and Native American students, who deserve this opportunity, continues — but the success is moderate. The speaker will describe his connection to Marjorie Lee Browne and his approaches to advancing mathematics, teacher preparation, and increasing the participation of marginalized populations in mathematics. He will highlight ways in which all attendees can become actively involved in such efforts.

Is RSVP required? No

Event Contact Info

• Suzanne Rogers
• (734)-647-4462
• suzannej@umich.edu
• https://lsa.umich.edu/math/seminars/marjorie-lee-brown-colloquium-mlkday.html

• Chesebrough Auditorium Chysler Building
• 2121 Bonisteel Blvd. Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109

College of Architecture, College of Engineering, School of Art & Design, & School of Music, Threatre & Dance presents:

This annual north campus event is hosted by the Taubman College of Architecture & Urban Planning, the College of Engineering, Stamps School of Art & Design, School of Music, Theatre & Dance in conjunction with Arts Engine and the Duderstadt Center as part of the University of Michigan’s MLK Symposium to honor and commemorate the life and legacy of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

The Martin Luther King Spirit Awards are given to students, student organizations, staff, and faculty members at the University of Michigan North Campus who exemplify the leadership and vision of Dr. King through their commitment to social justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion.

There will be a reception following the awards ceremony.

Is RSVP required? No

Event Contact Info

• Purabi Devi
• (734)-647-7120
• nc-mlk-award-comm@umich.edu
• https://cedo.engin.umich.edu/diversity/programs/mlk-spirit-awards/

• Keene Theater East Quad
• 701 E University Ave Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109

The Guild Poetry Inc. presents:

Brace yourself for an elegant ensemble of poetry highlighting the life, legacy, and activism of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The event will address the contemporary perception of Dr. King’s “I Have a Dream” speech and raise thought-provoking questions about how our society measures against King’s vision.

From performing for TEDx and the Detroit Pistons to Oxford and the Motown Museum, the award-winning poets of The Guild have assembled their talents to curate a poetry showcase that will be sure to inspire, challenge, and engage audiences of all backgrounds. The performance will feature Michigan-based poets including Justin Gordon, Candace Jackson, Mikhaella Norwood, Mariah Smith, Darius Simpson, Mercedes Pergande, Alex Kime, and actor Kate Mendeloff.

Is RSVP required? No

Event Contact Info

• William Royster
• (269)-364-5576
• iamwilliamroyster@gmail.com
• http://theguildpoets.com

• 111 Boyer
• 201 E. Hoover Ave. Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109

Information & Technology Services presents:

The Diversity Thumball is a fun training tool that tackles DEI topics with smarts and sensitivity. We toss it around in a group and ask participants to share their reaction to whatever prompt lies under their thumb. It’s a way to start moving beyond our (mis)education!

Is RSVP required? No

Event Contact Info

• Monica Hickson
• (734)-615-5422
• hicksonm@umich.edu
• http://its.umich.edu

• 1010 Weiser Hall
• 500 Church Street Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109

Center for Middle Eastern and North African Studies presents: Juan Cole, Richard P. Mitchell Collegiate Professor of History

Presented by Juan Cole, Richard P. Mitchell Collegiate Professor of History, University of Michigan. Professor Juan Cole is author of Muhammad: Prophet of Peace Amid the Clash of Empires. This event is free and open to the public.

Is RSVP required? No

Event Contact Info

• Gabrielle Graves
• (734)-647-4143
• gabmg@umich.edu
• https://ii.umich.edu/cmenas

• 1014 Tisch
• 435 S. State St. Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109

Department of Afroamerican and African Studies/History presents: Barbara Ransby (History; Gender and Women’s Studies; and African American Studies, UIC)

Barbara Ransby is an historian, writer, and longtime political activist. Ransby has published dozens of articles and essays in popular and scholarly venues. She is most notably the author of an award-winning biography of civil rights activist Ella Baker, entitled Ella Baker and the Black Freedom Movement: A Radical Democratic Vision(University of North Carolina, 2003), which won no less than six major awards.

Barbara’s most recent book is Eslanda: The Large and Unconventional Life of Mrs. Paul Robeson (Yale University Press, January 2013). She serves on the editorial boards of The Black Commentator (an online journal); the London-based journal, Race and Class; the Justice, Power and Politics Series at University of North Carolina Press; and the Scholar’s Advisory Committee of Ms. magazine. In the summer of 2012 she became the second Editor-in-Chief of SOULS, a critical journal of Black Politics, Culture and Society published quarterly.

Professor Ransby received a BA in History from Columbia University and an MA and PhD in History from the University of Michigan.

Is RSVP required? No

Event Contact Info

• Elizabeth James
• (734)-764-5517
• ecnirp@umich.edu
• https://lsa.umich.edu/daas

• 1010 Weiser Hall
• 500 Church Street Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109

Donia Human Rights Center presents: Khalil Gibran Muhammad

The history of racism in the South is well known—the chain gangs, lynch mobs and views of black southern criminals that defined the Jim Crow period are, for the most part, common knowledge today. But what do we know about the role the urban North played in shaping views on the intersection of race and crime in American society?

In this talk, Khalil Gibran Muhammad reveals how the idea of black criminality was crucial to the making of modern urban America, as were African Americans’ own ideas about race and crime. In the North, crime statistics, immigration trends, and references to America as the “land of opportunity” were woven into a cautionary tale about the threat Black people posed to modern urban society. Excessive arrest rates and overrepresentation in Northern prisons were pointed to by whites—liberals and conservatives alike—as proof of Blacks’ inferiority. The prevailing feeling was that, in the heyday of “separate but equal,” what else but pathology could explain Black people’s challenges in the “land of opportunity”?

Chronicling the beginning of the deeply embedded notion of Black people as a dangerous race of criminals, Muhammed explores a different side of the history of racism, weaving a narrative that is both engaging and educational.

Is RSVP required? No

Event Contact Info

• Natasa Gruden-Alajbegovic
• (734)-763-3639
• nalajbeg@umich.edu
• https://ii.umich.edu/humanrights

• 1911 (Dermatology Conference Room) Taubman Center
• 1500 E. Medical Center Drive Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109

Dermatology presents: Nada Elbuluk MD, MSc

Dr. Nada Elbuluk is a clinical assistant professor at USC Department of Dermatology, Keck School of Medicine. She is directs the department’s Skin of Color Program & Pigmentary Disorders Clinic, the Skin of Color Research Fellowship, as well as the Dermatology Diversity & Inclusion Program. In her keynote lecture, Dr. Elbuluk will discuss the history of diversity of dermatology, the current national landscape of diversity in dermatology, and what’s been going at the American Academy of Dermatology level. She will discuss the diversity champion program as well as the work she has done to build a diversity and inclusion program at NYU and USC. Dr. Elbuluk will explore why diversity is an important issue and will examine many other relevant issues such as cultural competence, unconscious bias, etc.

Is RSVP required? Yes

RSVP form:

lisclark@med.umich.edu or 734-936-9172

Event Contact Info

• Lisa Tidbury
• (734)-936-9172
• lisclark@med.umich.edu
• https://medicine.umich.edu/dept/dermatology

• G060/ North Entrance William L. Clements Library
• 909 South University Avenue Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109-1190

William L. Clements Library presents: Cheney J. Schopieray

The Rochester (NY) Ladies’ Anti-Slavery Society papers (1848-1868) consist of the society’s incoming correspondence about slavery, fugitive slaves, the conditions of freemen, and other progressive issues; printed annual reports; and other items. Abolitionists Frederick Douglass, Julia Wilbur, Julia Griffiths, and others are among the collection’s writers. The William L. Clements Library selected this collection to be fully digitized and made accessible online in a new digitized manuscripts platform that launched in 2019: https://quod.lib.umich.edu/r/rochester/ In this presentation, Curator of Manuscripts Cheney J. Schopieray will provide an overview of the collection and digitization process, as well as an opportunity to examine some of the materials in person.

Is RSVP required? Yes

RSVP form:

http://myumi.ch/erQW4

Event Contact Info

• Tracy Payovich
• (734)-647-0864
• tgierada@umich.edu
• http://clements.umich.edu

• Historic Theater Michigan Theater
• 603 E Liberty Street Ann Arbor, Michigan 48104

University of Michigan Museum of Art presents: Cullen Washington, Jr.

Cullen Washington, Jr.’s work offers meditations on human interconnectivity and “the universal framework that undergirds all things.” Fusing together seemingly disparate concepts via the connective tissues of mixed media, Washington uses non-representational abstraction to understand order, chaos, social relationships, and other natural phenomena. The work takes audiences on a vibrant journey through and with materiality – a concerted and haptic interplay between gestures of painting and drawing and the modes of reproduction.

In the UMMA exhibition “Cullen Washington, Jr.: The Public Square”, his most recent series, Agoras, explores the “agora”— the ancient Greek public space — as a “gathering place” for activated assembly that functions as the heart of the commercial, spiritual, and political life in the city. Washington describes the contemporary agora as an “area of convergence, where the displaced can find a place.”

Washington’s work is in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum and has been exhibited at the Queens Museum, Saatchi Gallery London, and the Studio Museum in Harlem. He has been an artist in residence at Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture, The Studio Museum in Harlem, Yaddo, and The Joan Mitchell Foundation. He is also a recipient of the Joan Mitchell Foundation Award.

Co-presented by the Penny Stamps Distinguished Speaker Series and UMMA as part of the 2020 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Symposium.

The exhibition “Cullen Washington, Jr.: The Public Square” will be on view at UMMA January 25 – May 17, 2020.

Lead support for this exhibition is provided by the University of Michigan Office of the Provost, Michigan Medicine, the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs, and the Institute for the Humanities. Additional generous support is provided by the Department of History of Art.

Is RSVP required? No

Event Contact Info

• Lisa Borgsdorf
• (734)-615-9815
• lherbert@umich.edu
• http://umma.umich.edu

• Vandenberg Room Michigan League
• 911 N University Ave Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109

Department of Middle East Studies and the Michigan Center for Early Christian Studies presents: Bryan Roby

The Liberating Power of the Exodus in Martin Luther King’s Speeches. 7pm Michigan League, Jan 30, 2020. Dept. of Middle East Studies in collaboration with the Michigan Center for Early Christian Studies. Speakers include Bryan Roby, Assistant Professor, Judaic Studies/Middle East Studies, University of Michigan and Aaron Chapman, Professor of Homiletics, Ashland Theological Seminary and Pastor of Dedicated to Christ Church.

Is RSVP required? No

Event Contact Info

• Jim Lepowski
• jimlep@umich.edu
• https://lsa.umich.edu/middleeast

• 3000 Michigan Union
• 530 S. State Street Ann Arbor, Michigan 48104

University of Michigan presents: Peer Inclusive Education (PIE) Student Facilitators

Racial justice begins with anti-racism. Anti-racism is the active process of identifying and eliminating racism by changing systems, organizational structures, policies, practices, and attitudes so that power is redistributed and shared equitably. This peer-led teach-in will engage analytical frameworks for examining systemic cultural, social, economic, and political forces in the community along with individual reflection. Our hope is to raise critical consciousness, understand the opportunity for actions, and how our resources can be distributed, and all of these are closely relevant to the work, legacy, and dream of Dr. King.

Is RSVP required? No

Event Contact Info

• Krishna Han
• (734)-763-9044
• krishh@umich.edu
• http://mesa.umich.edu

• 111 Boyer
• 201 E. Hoover Ave. Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109

Information & Technology Services presents:

Do you change the way you speak at work? Do you feel you have to modify your behavior, appearance, etc., to adapt to different sociocultural norms of the workplace? Learn more about the roots of Code Switching and how this relates to this year’s MLK theme: The (Mis)Education of US.

Is RSVP required? No

Event Contact Info

• Monica Hickson
• (734)-615-5422
• hicksonm@umich.edu
• http://its.umich.edu

• Multipurpose Room C Trotter Multicultural Center
• 428 S. State Street Ann Arbor, Michigan 48104

Spectrum Center presents:

The University of Michigan Spectrum Center is excited to screen From Selma to Stonewall: Are We There Yet? The documentary follows a black, non-LGBTQ retired pastor and Civil Rights foot soldier who marched in Selma in 1965 and a white, lesbian author and Queer activist. They start out exploring the similarities, differences, and conflicts between the Black Civil Rights and LGBTQ Equality movements and find themselves in the midst of today’s struggles—hate crimes, police brutality, anti-LGBTQ religious hostility, and homeless Queer youth.

The film provides an opportunity to delve into the history behind modern equal rights movements, exploring the crossroads between them and fostering invaluable discussions on identity and equality. From Selma to Stonewall: Are We There Yet? is an excellent resource for conveying the significance of these movements while also positioning them in today’s struggles, especially around issues of intersectionality.

Snacks will be provided at the event. For more information about the documentary, visit www.fromselmatostonewall.com

Is RSVP required? No

Event Contact Info

• Mark Chung Kwan Fan
• (517)-438-6837
• markckf@umich.edu
• http://spectrumcenter.umich.edu

• Amphitheater Rackham Building
• 915 E Washington St, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109

Rackham Graduate School – University of Michigan presents: (TBD)

Come see five Rackham graduate students give TED style talks on the MLK Symposium theme: The (Mis)education of US. A reception with hearty appetizers will follow immediately after.

Is RSVP required? Yes

RSVP form:

https://myumi.ch/jxOAV

Event Contact Info

• Paul Artale
• (734)-647-4566
• artale@umich.edu
• https://rackham.umich.edu/rackham-life/diversity-equity-and-inclusion/king-talks/

• 111 Boyer
• 201 E. Hoover Ave. Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109

Information & Technology Services presents:

The Diversity Café offers open, hosted conversations where we explore DEI-related questions that matter. It’s an opportunity to find common ground and strengthen our DEI communication skills. Our focusing question: “What does it take to shift one’s perception of a group of people, especially given long-held stereotypes?”

Is RSVP required? No

Event Contact Info

• Jeanne Mackey
• (734)-763-7201
• mackeyj@umich.edu
• http://its.umich.edu

• South Dome Arbor Lakes Building 3
• 4251 Plymouth Road Ann Arbor, Michigan 48105

Information & Technology Services presents:

Do you change the way you speak at work? Do you feel you have to modify your behavior, appearance, etc., to adapt to different sociocultural norms of the workplace? Learn more about the roots of Code Switching and how this relates to this year’s MLK theme: The (Mis)Education of US.

Is RSVP required? No

Event Contact Info

• Monica Hickson
• (734)-615-5422
• hicksonm@umich.edu
• http://its.umich.edu