Friday, January 12, 2007

Black History Month Events @ Michigan


























Monday, January 8, 2007

MLK Symposium Opening Lecture: Frank Wu 4:30 PM Michigan Union, Pendleton Room Click here for more information.

The MLK Symposium Planning Committee and the Office of Academic Multicultural Initiatives invite you to discuss key issues of the day with Frank Wu. In 2004, Frank H. Wu became the ninth Dean of Wayne State University Law School in his hometown of Detroit. From 1995 to 2004, he served on the law faculty of Howard University, including two years as Clinic Director. He has been an adjunct professor at Columbia University, a visiting professor at University of Michigan, and a teaching fellow at Stanford University. Dean Wu is the author of Yellow: Race in America Beyond Black and White, and co-author of Race, Rights and Reparation: Law and the Japanese American Internment. His writing has appeared on a professional basis in such periodicals as the Washington Post, Detroit Free Press, Chicago Tribune, Baltimore Sun, Chronicle of Higher Education, Legal Times, and Asian Week.

Dean Wu serves as a Trustee of Gallaudet University, the only university in the United States serving primarily deaf and hard of hearing; in late 2006, he became Vice-Chair of the Board. He has taught over several short periods at Deep Springs College, a highly-selective full-scholarship all-male school enrolling twenty-six on a student-run cattle ranch near Death Valley. He served briefly by appointment of the D.C. Court of Appeals on its Board of Professional Responsibility, which adjudicates attorney discipline matters, as well as two terms on Board hearing committees. He was appointed by Mayor Anthony Williams as Chair of the D.C. Human Rights Commission for 2001-02. He joined the Board of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights Education Fund in 2004. He is an elected member of the American Law Institute, and a member of the Committee of 100, a civic group founded by Yo-Yo Ma, I.M. Pei, among others, to promote Asian American political participation, as well as a fellow of the American Bar Foundation. He testified at the trial of the University of Michigan affirmative action case.

His media appearances have included the Oprah Winfrey show, Now with Bill Moyers, Lehrer Newshour, O'Reilly Factor, Book Notes with Brian Lamb, Talk Back Live on CNN, NPR, Voice of America, Fox Movie Channel, and the Al Franken show. He has hosted episodes of the "Asian America" PBS-syndicated television show. He was named among the top twenty scholars in the nation by Black Issues in Higher Education in its twentieth anniversary issue, to Crain's magazine's list of "40 under 40" and the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association's Best Lawyers Under 40.

Tuesday, January 9, 2007

Racism: Where Does It Come From? 4:00 PM Classical Studies Library, 2175 Angell Hall Click here for more information.

Wednesday, January 10, 2007

The Dream Alive Program featuring Joe Rogers 6:00 PM University of Michigan - Dearborn Social Science Building 1500 (Lecture Hall B) Click here for more information.

A Dedication to the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

"Open Mic Night: Expressing Identity Through Words" Part of our MLK Resistance through the Arts Series 7:00 PM The League Underground Click here for more information.

Friday, January 12, 2007

Gandhi, King, Ikeda: A Legacy of Building Peace Exhibition 10:00 AM — 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM — 8:00 PM Palmer Commons, Windows Room Click here for more information.

American Diversity in the Global Community 2:00 — 3:30 PM Room 9 International Center (next to Michigan Union) Click here for more information.

Saturday, January 13, 2007

Gandhi, King, Ikeda: A Legacy of Building Peace Exhibition 10:00 AM — 8:00 PM Palmer Commons, Windows Room Click here for more information.

Sunday, January 14, 2007

Black Volunteer Network High School Visitation Program William Monroe Trotter House Click here for more information.

Gandhi, King, Ikeda: A Legacy of Building Peace Exhibition Noon AM — 5:00 PM Palmer Commons, Windows Room Click here for more information.

Monday, January 15, 2007: Reverend Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Day

The 20th Anniversary MLK Symposium Memorial Lecture: Kweisi Mfume 10:00 AM Hill Auditorium Click here for more information.

Click here for information about this event.

Simulcast of the 20th Anniversary MLK Symposium Memorial Lecture: Kweisi Mfume 10:00 AM Gallery in the Duderstadt Center, 2281 Bonisteel Boulevard, Ann Arbor; on the North Campus of the University of Michigan Click here for more information.

People who are interested in the Keynote presentation by Kweisi Mfume, but who are unable to attend in Hill Auditorium, will be able to view a live broadcast of the presentation on North Campus in the Duderstadt Center.

Gandhi, King, Ikeda: A Legacy of Building Peace Exhibition 10:00 AM — 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM — 8:00 PM Palmer Commons, Windows Room Click here for more information.

March to Undo Proposal 2 Noon Meet at the corner of South Forest and South University Click here for more information.

This year's Martin Luther King holiday must be more than a routine expression of respect for the work and beliefs of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Now, more than ever, the Martin Luther King holiday must become the day when the new civil rights movement asserts our power and places our demand for full political and social equality before the American people. The key to defeating the ill effects of Proposal 2 and to stopping the spread of anti-affirmative action ballot proposals to other states is building the strength and determination of the new civil rights movement. The broad passive support that exists in Michigan and throughout this nation for affirmative action programs needs to become active this Martin Luther King Day holiday. On January 15, 2007, students and youth from across the state will march and rally at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor demanding that there be no drop in minority enrollment in higher education in Michigan. Following the rally will be a state-wide conference where further actions will be planned..

Journeys Toward Understanding (film presentation): The Long Walk Home 12:10 PM Rackham Amphitheatre, 4th floor, Rackham Graduate School Click here for more information.

Rackham will present two films that illustrate how racism can be eradicated when there is concern and commitment toward equality for everyone. This is the first of the two films. Between films there will be a short intermission.

The Long Walk Home (1990); Starring Whoopi Goldberg and Sissy Spacek; Directed by Richard Pearce; 1.5 hours

This exceptional 1990 film is set against the backdrop of the emerging civil rights movement of the 1950s South. Spacek plays a Southern socialite who becomes gradually enlightened by the plight of her housekeeper, played by Whoopi Goldberg, as she struggles to raise her family amid the increasing turmoil, prejudice, and violence around her.

See the 2:00 PM entry below for information on the second film.

Inside-Out: Re-entry from Prison into the Community 1:00 PM Room 126 East Quadrangle, 701 E. University, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 Click here for more information.

Building the Beloved Community by Acknowledging and Preserving Our Past 1:00 PM Center for Afro-American and African Studies Conference Room, 4701 Haven Hall Click here for more information.

19th Annual B & F MLK Convocation 1:00 — 3:00 PM Rackham Auditorium Click here for more information.

Dr. Julianne Malveaux – "Economic Justice in the Beloved Community: Where Do We Go From Here?" Lecture at 1:30 PM, followed by a reception Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre (Located at the Michigan League) Click here for more information.

Recognized for her provocative, progressive and insightful observations, Dr. Julianne Malveaux, an economist, accomplished author and commentator, is the president and CEO of the multimedia production company, Last Word Productions Inc. Described by Princeton's Cornel West as "the most iconoclastic public intellectual in the country," Dr. Malveaux's observations on issues such as race, culture, gender and their economic impacts, are helping to shape public views in 21st century America.

As a writer and syndicated columnist, Dr. Malveaux's work appears regularly in USA Today, Black Issues in Higher Education, Ms. magazine, Essence and the Progressive. Her writings focus not only on the economy, but also on issues of affirmative action, social status and class, women's rights and the American educational system. Her weekly columns appear in numerous newspapers across the country and she is well-known for her appearances on national television network programs.

In addition, Dr. Malveaux is an accomplished author and editor. She recently co-wrote "Unfinished Business: A Democrat and a Republican Take On the 10 Most Important Issues Women Face."

Helen Zia — "Diversity Challenges and the Coming 'Minority Majority': Crossing Boundaries in Search of the Beloved Community" 2:00 PM Michigan Union Ballroom Click here for more information.

Tuesday, January 16, 2007

Gandhi, King, Ikeda: A Legacy of Building Peace Exhibition 10:00 AM — 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM — 8:00 PM Palmer Commons, Windows Room Click here for more information.

Majora Carter and Regrowing our Cities: an open dialogue/discussion 11:30 AM CAAS Conference Room, 4701 Haven Hall, 505 S. State Street, Ann Arbor MI 48109-1045 Click here for more information.

Why Are You in My Space?: Reflections on Interdisciplinary Relations in TCAUP 4:00 PM Art+Architecture Building Click here for more information.

Beloved by Toni Morrison Book Club Discussion facilitated by U of M Asst. Professor Meg Sweeney 5:00 — 6:00 PM Room 1334 at the University of Michigan School of Nursing Click here for more information.

"Jazz: Resistance Through Song" part of our MLK Series Resistance Through the Arts 7:00 PM The League Click here for more information.

Wednesday, January 17, 2007

Gandhi, King, Ikeda: A Legacy of Building Peace Exhibition 10:00 AM — 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM — 8:00 PM Palmer Commons, Windows Room Click here for more information.

Defending the Poor, Prisoners, and People of Color: the Work of the Equal Justice Initiative 2:00 PM 250 Hutchins Hall Click here for more information.

Multicultural Career Fair 2:00 PM — 6:00 PM Michigan Union Click here for more information.

Separate is Still Unequal: Reflections from an Advocacy Trip to Washington DC 6:00 PM McGregor Commons, School of Social Work Building Click here for more information.

In December 2006, over 30 University of Michigan students went to march on Washington as the Supreme Court was hearing two court cases that addressed racial integration in public schools. Hear about their experiences from this trip, how the Supreme Court's decision will impact K-12 education, and future steps to address this issue. This event is sponsored by the Association of Black Social Work Students, the Social Welfare Action Alliance, and the School of Social Work Office of Student Services.

"Shaping the Profession" — Marshall E. Purnell 6:00 PM 2000 Bonisteel - Art & Architecture Bldg, Room 2104 Art & Architecture Auditorium Click here for more information.

Innovation, Purpose, Courage and You: Annual UROP MLK Symposium 6:00 — 7:30 PM Rackham Auditorium Click here for more information.

Thursday, January 18, 2007

Gandhi, King, Ikeda: A Legacy of Building Peace Exhibition 10:00 AM — 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM — 8:00 PM Palmer Commons, Windows Room Click here for more information.

A New Look at an Old Challenge: Whither Diversity in STEM? 4:00 PM Biomedical Research Sciences Building Auditorium Click here for more information.

Why are You in My Space?: A Conversation about Race, New Urbanism and Public Housing 6:00 PM Auditorium in the Art+Architecture Building Click here for more information.

Finding Filipino-American Identity 8:30 PM Michigan League Underground Click here for more information.

FOKUS Film Series: Unsound Mind Time to be determined Michigan Theater, 603 East Liberty Street Click here for more information.

Gandhi, King, Ikeda: A Legacy of Building Peace Exhibition 10:00 AM — 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM — 8:00 PM Palmer Commons, Windows Room Click here for more information.

"Shaping Space" — Allison Williams 6:00 PM 2000 Bonisteel - Art & Architecture Bldg, Room 2104 Art & Architecture Auditorium Click here for more information.

Allison Williams sets the design strategy for the San Francisco Perkin+Wills office's major projects including corporate headquarters facilities, cultural institutions and urban, high-rise and civic mixed-use developments. Allison has led the design of such nationally significant projects as The San Francisco Civic Center Complex, The San Francisco International Airport Terminal, and currently The African American Cultural Center of Pittsburgh and The International Museum of Women in San Francisco. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in the Practice of Art and a Master's of Architecture from the University of California, Berkeley. Recently appointed to the Harvard Design Magazine advisory board, Allison is a Loeb Fellow at the Harvard Graduate School of Design, and also serves on the University of California, Berkeley's Capital Planning Design Review Committee, and on the boards of directors for The Museum of the African Diaspora and The Exploratorium.

Open Mic Night: MLK Expression 8:30 PM Michigan League Underground Click here for more information.

For January's Open Mic Night we would love to showcase musical and spoken word performances inspired by Martin Luther King, Jr.'s beloved community. This event is free and open to the public. Performers should sign up for a 10 minute slot at 7:30 PM on January 19th in the Underground.

Saturday, January 20, 2007

Gandhi, King, Ikeda: A Legacy of Building Peace Exhibition 10:00 AM — 8:00 PM Palmer Commons, Windows Room Click here for more information.

The 26th Annual King's Feast 6:00 PM Michigan League Ballroom Click here for more information.

PLEASE NOTE: This is not a free event. General tickets are $25, student tickets are $15

Sekou Sundiata: the 51st (dream) state 8:00 PM Power Center Click here for more information.

PLEASE NOTE: This is not a free event. Please visit http://www.ums.org for prices.

Sunday, January 21, 2007

Gandhi, King, Ikeda: A Legacy of Building Peace Exhibition Noon — 5:00 PM Palmer Commons, Windows Room Click here for more information.

Monday, January 22, 2007

Gandhi, King, Ikeda: A Legacy of Building Peace Exhibition 10:00 AM — 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM — 8:00 PM Palmer Commons, Windows Room Click here for more information.

Establishing Truth and Responsibility in Post-Conflict Societies 4:00 PM Room 1636, SSWB/International Institute, 1080 S. University Click here for more information.

Dr. Calvin Mackie 5:00 PM Chesebrough Auditorium in the Chrysler Center on North Campus Click here for more information.

Tuesday, January 23, 2007

Gandhi, King, Ikeda: A Legacy of Building Peace Exhibition 10:00 AM — 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM — 8:00 PM Palmer Commons, Windows Room Click here for more information.

MLK Symposium Closing Lecture: Tim Wise Noon Michigan Union, Pendleton Room Click here for more information.

Wednesday, January 24, 2007

Gandhi, King, Ikeda: A Legacy of Building Peace Exhibition 10:00 AM — 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM — 8:00 PM Palmer Commons, Windows Room Click here for more information.

9th Annual MLK Luncheon and Discussion Series Noon — 1:30 PM Johnson Rooms - 3rd Floor, Robert H. Lurie Engineering Center, College of Engineering, 1221 Beal Avenue Click here for more information.

Movie of the Month: Hotel Rwanda 8:30 PM Michigan League Ballroom, 911 N. University Click here for more information.

Thursday, January 25, 2007

Gandhi, King, Ikeda: A Legacy of Building Peace Exhibition 10:00 AM — 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM — 8:00 PM Palmer Commons, Windows Room Click here for more information.

Monday, January 29, 2007

B & F MLK Closing Lecture: Prisons of Image 3:30 — 5:30 PM Palmer Commons Auditorium — Forum Hall Click here for more information.

Tuesday, January 30, 2007

Equity and Access in a Post-Affirmative Action Environment 1:00 — 3:00 PM Forum Hall, 4th floor of Palmer Commons Click here for more information.

12th Annual North Campus MLK Spirit Award Ceremony 5:00 PM Art and Architecture Auditorium, North Campus Click here for more information.

Wednesday, January 31, 2007

Genetics and Health Disparities: Building Communities to Address New Scientific Challenges and Opportunities Noon — 1:30 PM Palmer Commons – Great Lakes Central Click here for more information.

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