Panelist discussion: Breaking Down Barriers

Panelist discussion: Breaking Down Barriers

Date/Time
Date(s) - January 18, 2023
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Location
Bargman Room, McNichols Campus Library


Lauren Hood ’03, ’12, founder of the Institute for AfroUrbanism at Detroit Mercy’s School of Architecture & Community Development, facilitates a panelist discussion of campus and community leaders around the theme of “Breaking Down Barriers.”

The panel discussion is set for 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 18 in the Bargman Room of the McNichols Campus Library, which is located on the second floor. All are welcome. Light refreshments will be provided.

Panelists include: Darnetta Banks, neighborhood engagement manager for Brilliant Detroit and president of the Prairie Street Block Club; Sr. Helen Marie Burns, RSM, member of Detroit Mercy’s Board of Trustees; Michael Carter, managing partner of Pinnacle Construction Partners and member of Detroit Mercy’s Board of Trustees; Dan Pitera, dean of SACD, Kyndal Wofford, president of Black Student Union; and Zach Cotton, vice president of Black Student Union.

The event is part of the series of programming in January and February from the University to commemorate the life of Martin Luther King Jr. and celebrating Black History Month.

This talk is sponsored by the Institute for Leadership & Service, Student Life Office, Dean of Students Office and School of Architecture & Community Development.


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