Join authors Prof. Nick Rombes and Prof. Alex Zamalin for a thought-provoking discussion of their works Black Klansman and Gerry. This event, co-sponsored by the African American Studies Program, English Department, and University Honors Program, promises a deep dive into these influential books that address race, justice, and identity in …
Prof. Christopher Tounsel from the University of Washington will discuss the Sudanese Civil War and its ongoing crisis. This important talk will provide an in-depth look at the history and the uncertain future of Sudan. If you’re interested in international relations or African history, this is a vital discussion to …
Join the Detroit Mercy African American Studies Program for the Six Mile Meetup—a chance to connect with faculty, students, and community members over great food and conversation! 📅 Date: Wednesday, February 12 🕧 Time: 12:45 – 1:30 PM 📍 Location: Zalke Lounge, Lower Level, Student Union Building Enjoy …
Join Dr. Edda L. Fields-Black for a captivating virtual discussion on her new book COMBEE: Harriet Tubman, the Combahee River Raid, and Black Freedom during the Civil War. 📅 Date: Tuesday, February 18 🕖 Time: 7:00 – 8:30 PM (EST) 📍 Location: Online (Register Here) Dr. Fields-Black, a Professor …
Join Edda Fields-Black of Carnegie Mellon University for a discussion on her book, Combee, which explores Harriet Tubman’s role as a spy and scout in the Carolinas during the Civil War. 📅 Date: Tuesday, February 18, 2025 🕖 Time: 7:00 – 8:00 PM EST 💻 Location: Zoom (Q&A to …
Black History Month kicks off at UDM on Thursday, February 6th at 7 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom with an enlightening discussion of Prof. Kidada E. Williams’s, I Saw Death Coming. This acclaimed book chronicles the struggles of formerly enslaved people during Reconstruction. Williams’s work draws on overlooked archives …
Prof. Justin Williams, Director of African American Studies, has published a new article in the latest volume of Ghana Studies – “The Challenge of African Americans: Kofi Busia in the Eyes of the Black Press (1966–1972).”. His work offers an in-depth exploration of historical perspectives on Kofi Busia and the …
Explore the powerful ties between Tanzanian history and Detroit Mercy’s Jesuit and Mercy values in an engaging talk with guest speaker Joseph Albert, a faculty member from Loyola High School in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Albert will delve into Ujamaa, Kiswahili for “unity through community,” the anchoring political concept in …
Award-winning author Maisy Card joined the CHASS community for an evening of storytelling with a reading from her novel, These Ghosts Are Family. Talented student speakers Asha George, English major, and Tia Ellison, Cybersecurity major and Creative Writing minor, opened the evening, sharing their own impactful works. Following the reading, …
On September 10, the African American Studies program hosted a reception to honor its distinguished alumni and recognize exceptional contributions to the field. The event proudly celebrated Stevie Jones, Class of 2017, and Daniel A. Baxter, Class of 2001, both of whom have made significant impacts in their respective careers …
