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WSUJuneteenth Celebrate Juneteenth with Wayne State University!

02/19/2026

Detroit History is Black History III ✨

Join us for a powerful evening with Dr. Anna Malaika Tubbs, bestselling author of The Three Mothers, in conversation with Donna Givens-Davidson.

📍 WSU Industry Innovation Center
🗓 Thursday, February 26
⏰ 4:30 – 7:00 p.m.

Together, we will reflect on the legacy of the mothers of Martin Luther King, Jr., Malcolm X, and James Baldwin and the enduring impact of their courage and vision.

Register at go.wayne.edu/anna-malaika-tubbs

06/09/2025

Wayne State University invites you to Looking Back with Purpose: A Juneteenth Celebration on Monday, June 17, from 5:30 to 7:30 PM at St. Andrew’s Hall. The evening will feature a keynote address by Dr. Lisa Bratton, historian and Assistant Professor of History at Tuskegee University, who will reflect on the enduring legacies of Black freedom movements. The program will also include the presentation of the 2025 Dr. Marquita Chamblee Community Impact Award honoring Dr. Erik Carter and the unveiling of a commemorative plaque recognizing the 1989 WSU Study-In, which led to the founding of the Department of African American Studies. This event is free and open to the public.

06/05/2025

Wayne State University will host “Building Forward with Wisdom: A Juneteenth Genealogy Discovery Event” on Tuesday, June 25 from 5:30 to 7:30 PM in the Undergraduate Library’s Computer Lab C. Led by Dr. Carolyn Haliburton Carter, a professional genealogist, this interactive program will introduce practical strategies for tracing family history and deepening connections to ancestry. Participants will explore archival sources, learn techniques for overcoming common research challenges, and gain tools to preserve their family stories for future generations. This event is free and open to the public. RSVP using the QR code on the flyer.

06/04/2025

This final stop in the Social Justice & Wellness Tour features author Dr. Mary Phillips in conversation with Dr. Rhonda Y. Williams, with a wellness activity led by the Alkebulan Martial Arts Federation. The event takes place Saturday, June 14, from 4 to 6 PM at The Shrine of the Black Madonna in Detroit. Sponsored by Wayne State University. Full details are on the flyer. For questions or registration, contact [email protected].

05/18/2025

On what would have been his 100th birthday, Malcolm X’s legacy returns to the stage where he once stood. On Monday, May 19, Wayne State University will host a powerful Juneteenth event in the Malcolm X Auditorium, where he delivered a historic speech in 1963. Leading this centennial tribute are the youth of the Umoja Debate Team, Detroit’s next generation of changemakers, who will honor his legacy through powerful words, bold ideas, and purposeful action. Do not miss this moving tribute that blends history, youth leadership, and the enduring spirit of Malcolm X.

Join us for a movie, discussion, and refreshments on Thursday, April 3, as we delve into the 1985 Philadelphia Police bo...
03/30/2025

Join us for a movie, discussion, and refreshments on Thursday, April 3, as we delve into the 1985 Philadelphia Police bombing of the M.O.V.E. Headquarters.

Join us on Tuesday, February 25 at 5:00 p.m. for the powerful Detroit History is Black History II panel discussion. Regi...
02/17/2025

Join us on Tuesday, February 25 at 5:00 p.m. for the powerful Detroit History is Black History II panel discussion. Register to attend at events.wayne.edu.

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