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 the Detroit Mercy Student Film Club and the African American Studies Program for a special screening of Spike Lee’s 1989 masterpiece, Do The Right Thing—a film that remains as powerful and relevant today as when it first premiered. 📅 Date: Thursday, February 13 🕔 Time: 5:00 – 7:30 PM …
Join the Detroit Mercy African American Studies Program for an inspiring event that celebrates love, resilience, and the power of community in the face of adversity. 📅 Date: Friday, February 14 🕛 Time: 12:00 – 1:30 PM 📍 Location: Student Union Ballroom Professor Roy E. Finkenbine will share the story …
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 …
There is still time to stop by the McNichols Campus Library to see the Black History Month exhibit on display through the end of February. Catch a glimpse of UDM history, including a look at the African American Studies program’s origins, as well as a collection of books on heroes …
Detroit Mercy’s Love Stories from the Underground Railroad celebrated its 11th year of delivering inspiring stories that capture the juxtaposition of romantic love with the unspeakable injustices and oppression of slavery. This annual event weaves Black History Month together with Valentine’s Day. This year’s love story was brought to life …
History professors Roy Finkenbine and Justin Williams could be seen around metro Detroit, Tuesday, Feb. 6 on WDIV Local 4 / ClickOnDetroit’s Live in the D, inviting the community to celebrate Black History Month through UDM’s on-campus events. Watch the segment to learn more about Love Stories from the Underground …
Wednesday, Feb. 14 5:30 p.m. Alumni reception 7 p.m. Presentation Student Union Ball Room Love Stories from the Underground Railroad is in its 11th year, educating, entertaining and engaging the community with tales of heroism fueled by love that conquers all through real life experiences of enslaved persons escaping to …
Tune in to WDIV Channel 4’s Live in the D Tuesday, Feb. 6, at 11 a.m. to hear History professors Roy Finkenbine and Justin Williams talk about Detroit Mercy’s exciting Black History Month events, many of which are sponsored by the College and CLAE programs. Click the video below to …
