Bargman Room, McNichols Campus Library<\/strong><\/p>\nA panel of professors, police, parents and local journalist Greg Bowens will discuss “The Talk” that African American parents have had for generations with their children \u2014\u00a0especially their sons \u2014 in an effort to keep them safe when confronted by law enforcement or other authority figures.<\/p>\n
A box lunch will be provided to those who RSVP.<\/p>\n
This event is co-sponsored by the African American Studies program, the Black Abolitionist Archive and McNichols Campus Library, with support from the College of Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences.<\/p>\n
Feb. 25<\/strong>
\nSoul food cooking class<\/strong>
\n6 p.m.<\/strong>
\nEastern Market<\/strong><\/p>\nFurther information will be forthcoming.<\/p>\n
Feb. 27<\/strong>
\nNOMAS lecture series with Bryan Cook<\/span><\/strong>
\n5 p.m.<\/strong>
\nSACD Exhibition Space<\/strong><\/p>\nThe National Organization of Minority Architecture Students (NOMAS) at Detroit Mercy\u2019s School of Architecture & Community Development (SACD) will host the third annual Black History Month lecture series featuring three prominent Black designers.<\/p>\n
The final lecture features Bryan Cook \u2014 principal and founder of local firm developARCHITECTURE and long-time advocate for inclusiveness, diversity and excellence in design \u2014 who will deliver his talk, entitled “So, You Want to Print a House?” on Feb. 27.<\/p>\n
This lecture series is sponsored by NOMAS and SACD.<\/p>\n
Feb. 28<\/strong>
\nTitan Equity Nourish Network (TENN) game night<\/strong>
\n5 p.m.<\/strong>
\nCommerce & Finance Building, Room 104<\/strong><\/p>\nHead over to Commerce & Finance for some friendly competition and camaraderie with your fellow Titans and UDM neighbors at the TENN game night. Snacks and prizes will be available amidst the fun!<\/p>\n
This event is sponsored by TENN.<\/p>\n
Past Events<\/h4>\n
Interfaith Dinner<\/strong>
\nFellow Titans came together to celebrate religious diversity at the Interfaith Dinner, which included a guest panel \u2014 representing Sikh, Hindu and Native American cultures \u2014 who spoke on the topic of Radical Hospitality.<\/p>\nThe event was hosted by University Ministry.<\/span><\/p>\nBook talk with Kidada Williams<\/strong>
\nWayne State University professor Kidada Williams discussed her book I Saw Death Coming<\/em>, which chronicles the racial violence against African Americans during Reconstruction and how they responded with resistance and resilience. A Q&A and book signing followed Williams’ talk. A reception sponsored by Alumni Relations preceded the event<\/p>\nThe event was co-sponsored by the African American Studies program, the Black Abolitionist Archive and Alumni Relations, with support from the College of Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences.<\/p>\n
NOMAS lecture series with Antoine Bryant<\/span><\/strong>
\nThe National Organization of Minority Architecture Students (NOMAS) at Detroit Mercy\u2019s School of Architecture & Community Development (SACD) hosted the first of three lectures, featuring Antoine Bryant, for its third annual Black History Month lecture series. Bryant, a thought leader and community engagement expert with more than 25 years of experience in planning and design, development and empowerment of underserved communities across the U.S., gave a talk entitled “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings: A Detroit Love Story.”<\/p>\nThis lecture series was sponsored by NOMAS and SACD.<\/p>\n
NOMAS lecture series with Saundra Little<\/span><\/strong>
\nThe National Organization of Minority Architecture Students (NOMAS) at Detroit Mercy\u2019s School of Architecture & Community Development (SACD) hosted the second of three lectures, featuring Saundra Little, for its third annual Black History Month lecture series. Little, a principal and director of diversity, equity and inclusion at the Detroit architectural firm of Quinn Evans, who brings more than two decades of architectural expertise, spoke about “Architecture + History Beyond Black History Month.”<\/p>\nThis lecture series was sponsored by NOMAS and SACD.<\/p>\n
6 Mile Meetup<\/strong><\/p>\nThe UDM community joined together to support Black-owned businesses and enjoyed refreshments by Fork in Nigeria while learning about the African American Studies Program.<\/p>\n
This event was sponsored by the African American Studies program.<\/p>\n
Love Stories from the Underground Railroad<\/strong><\/p>\nProfessor of History Roy E. Finkenbine discussed the story of Adam and Sarah Crosswhite, who made their way from enslavement in Kentucky to Marshall, Mich., then faced possible recapture before the community rallied to their defense.\u00a0The University Chorus performed a couple of songs from the African American experience.<\/p>\n
This event was co-sponsored by the Black Abolitionist Archive and Student Affairs.<\/p>\n
Faith and Freedom Tour<\/strong><\/p>\nThose curious about Detroit’s association with the Underground Railroad embarked on this informative excursion, which featured Sunday service at the Second Baptist Church, a tour of the worship space and a detailed account of its historical connection to the Underground Railroad.<\/p>\n
This event was co-sponsored by University Ministry and the African American Studies Program with support from the College of Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences.<\/p>\n
Book talk with Edda Fields-Black<\/strong><\/p>\nEdda Fields-Black, a professor at Carnegie Mellon University,\u00a0 discussed her book Combee<\/em>, which explores the work of Harriet Tubman as a spy and a scout in the Carolinas during the Civil War. Fields-Black\u2019s virtual talk was followed by a Q&A session.<\/p>\nThis event was co-sponsored by the African American Studies program and the Black Abolitionist Archive, with support from the College of Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences.<\/p>\n
Student Life treat day celebrating Black-owned businesses<\/strong><\/p>\nThe Detroit Mercy community enjoyed a delicious treat to celebrate the local business, Good Cakes and Bakes!<\/p>\n
Movie night: The Princess and the Frog<\/strong><\/p>\nUDM students were transported to the bayous of New Orleans during this movie night featuring Disney\u2019s animated musical.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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Detroit Mercy is celebrating Black History Month with a series of programs on the McNichols, Riverfront and Corktown Campuses throughout February.<\/p>\n