The African American Studies Program invites the Detroit Mercy community to the annual African-American Studies Reception. The evening will honor distinguished alumna Amy Brandt β01, share program updates, and feature the Karen and Thomas Waters Keynote Lecture by scholar Vanessa K. ValdΓ©s, Memory as Freedom Practice: The Work of Arturo Schomburg.
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Wednesday, October8 | π 6:00 PM | π Architecture Exhibition Space
Join us for an evening of reflection, learning, and celebration as we honor intellectual history and cultural legacy. The event is free and open to all, with registration required.