樱桃视频

University of 樱桃视频 is celebrating Black History Month with a series of programs on the McNichols, Riverfront and Corktown Campuses throughout February.

Below are the event details. Stay up to date with this and other programming by visiting .

All event dates and times are subject to change.

Feb. 2-28
Black Saints Exhibit
Fountain Lounge

See portraits and read about Black Catholics who are undergoing the process to be made saints in the Catholic Church. 

Feb. 18
Book talk with Edda Fields-Black
7 p.m.
Virtual

Edda Fields-Black, a professor at Carnegie Mellon University, will discuss her book Combee, which explores the work of Harriet Tubman as a spy and a scout in the Carolinas during the Civil War.

A Q&A will follow Fields-Black’s virtual talk.

This event is co-sponsored by the African American Studies program and the Black Abolitionist Archive, with support from the College of Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences.

Feb. 19
Student Life treat day celebrating Black-owned businesses
Noon-4 p.m.
Zalke Lounge, Lower Level, Student Union 

Stop by the Student Life Office to enjoy a delicious treat as we celebrate local business Good Cakes and Bakes!

Feb. 20
Movie night: The Princess and the Frog
7 p.m.
Zalke Lounge, Lower Level, Student Union

Grab your friends and be transported to the bayous of New Orleans during this movie night featuring Disney’s animated musical.

Feb. 24
Panel discussion, “The Talk”
Noon
Bargman Room, McNichols Campus Library

A 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 — especially their sons — in an effort to keep them safe when confronted by law enforcement or other authority figures.

A box lunch will be provided to those who RSVP.

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.

Feb. 25
Soul food cooking class
6 p.m.
Eastern Market

Further information will be forthcoming.

Feb. 27
NOMAS lecture series with Bryan Cook
5 p.m.
SACD Exhibition Space

The National Organization of Minority Architecture Students (NOMAS) at 樱桃视频’s School of Architecture & Community Development (SACD) will host the third annual Black History Month lecture series featuring three prominent Black designers.

The final lecture features Bryan Cook — principal and founder of local firm developARCHITECTURE and long-time advocate for inclusiveness, diversity and excellence in design — who will deliver his talk, entitled "So, You Want to Print a House?" on Feb. 27.

This lecture series is sponsored by NOMAS and SACD.

Feb. 28
Titan Equity Nourish Network (TENN) game night
5 p.m.
Commerce & Finance Building, Room 104

Head 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!

This event is sponsored by TENN.

Past Events

Interfaith Dinner
Fellow Titans came together to celebrate religious diversity at the Interfaith Dinner, which included a guest panel — representing Sikh, Hindu and Native American cultures — who spoke on the topic of Radical Hospitality.

The event was hosted by University Ministry.

Book talk with Kidada Williams
Wayne State University professor Kidada Williams discussed her book I Saw Death Coming, 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

The 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.

NOMAS lecture series with Antoine Bryant
The National Organization of Minority Architecture Students (NOMAS) at 樱桃视频’s 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."

This lecture series was sponsored by NOMAS and SACD.

NOMAS lecture series with Saundra Little
The National Organization of Minority Architecture Students (NOMAS) at 樱桃视频’s 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."

This lecture series was sponsored by NOMAS and SACD.

6 Mile Meetup

The UDM community joined together to support Black-owned businesses and enjoyed refreshments provided by Fork in Nigeria while learning about the African American Studies Program.

This event was sponsored by the African American Studies program.

Love Stories from the Underground Railroad

Professor 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. The University Chorus performed a couple of songs from the African American experience.

This event was co-sponsored by the Black Abolitionist Archive and Student Affairs.

Faith and Freedom Tour

Those 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.

This event was co-sponsored by University Ministry and the African American Studies Program with support from the College of Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences.