Where:Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History (map)
Description: Directed and produced by Zina Saro-Wiwa, this award-winning documentary has been described as a 50-minute crash course in African culture, weaving together the personal memories, tastes and experiences of 20 London-based Africans and Africaphiles. "This Is My Africa" features: artist, Yinka Shonibare MBE; actor, Colin Firth; filmmaker, John Akomfrah OBE; Channel 4 news anchor, Jon Snow; actor, Chiwetel Ejiofor; singer, Mpho Skeef; author, Biyi Bandele; travel writer, Noo Saro-Wiwa; opera singer, Josephine Amankwah; fashion designer, Bayo Oduwole; playwright, Dipo Agboluaje; writer, Mazzi Binaisa; DJ, Duncan Brooker; High Commissioner, Paul Boateng; restaurateur, Mourad Mazouz; marketeer, Boko Inyundo; cultural historian, Nana O. Ayim; publishers of Let Them Eat Cake magazine, Njide and Nneka Ugboma and DJ/Producer, Tony Nwachukwu. This event is FREE and open to the public. Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History 315 East Warren Avenue Detroit, Michigan 48201-1443 (313) 494-5800 http://www.CharlesHWrightMuseum.org Rejoice • Relive • Reconnect
Time:
7:30pm
Description:
This is a nationwide one-night only movie theater event featuring appearances from Marisa Tomei, India Arie, Michael Franti, Angelique Kidjo, Nicholas Kristof, Maria Bello, Andrea Mitchell, Dr. Helene Gayle and etc., and the premiere of “Woineshet,” which is a short film by Marisa Tomei and Lisa Leone.
This event is about celebrating women and transforming oppression into opportunity. This event was inspired by the bestseller "Half the Sky," which was featured on Oprah, CNN and Dateline NBC.
For more information email halfthesky@care.org or visit their website at: http://www.halftheskylive.com
Time:
8:00am - 4:00pm
Description:
You can register for the 28th WCTF annual career conference entitled: "Excel in Uncertain Times: Identify Resources & Maximize Opportunities" The kynote speaker will be Ms. Gail Perry Mason (vice president of financial services at Opperheimer Inc.)There will be 46 different sessions to choose from including: "Creating an Effective Job Search Strategy", "Assert Yourself Now!", "Weight Loss and Management", and many more.
The conference will be held at the Michigan League, Rackham Auditorium, and the Modern Languages Building.
Early registration ends February 19, 2010 and fees are as follows(no lunch / lunch):
UM Students, Pos-Docs Research Fellows & Retirees: $50.00 / $60.00
UM Staff, Faculty and Alumni: $60.00 / $80.00
Non-UM registrants excluding students: $70.00 / $90.00
For more information visit their website at:
http://www.cew.umich.edu/WCTF/WCTF1.htm
Time:
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Description:
Representatives will present career options to children grades 5 through 12. Registration is recommended: ced@jackandjillypsilanti.org
For a complete listing of events visit the following website:
https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&ik=a04cd6bfb0&view=att&th=12720dd944f76d6d&attid=0.1.3&disp=vah&zw
This event will be held at EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY STUDENT CENTER: 900 Oakwood Street - Ypsillanti, MI
Time:
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Description:
Robin D. Stone, an independent journalist who has edited for the New York Times, Boston Globe, and Essence Magazine, will speak on her late husband’s book, "My Times In Black and White." The author, Gerald M. Boyd, shattered the color barrier of the white establishment's most exclusive media giant, the New York Times, and became its first black managing editor. Presented in partnership with the National Association of Black Journalists. This event is FREE and open to the public.
When: Saturday, March 6, 2p.m. – 4p.m.
Where: Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History
Time:
3:05pm - 5:05pm
Description:
The Washtenaw County African-American Read - In will be held on Sunday, March 7 from 3:00-5:00 in the Morris Lawrence Building at Washtenaw Community College, 4800 East Huron River Drive in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The theme of this free event for all ages is “Athletes Read.” The event will feature a keynote speaker, panelists from a variety of sports, a sports trivia contest, free books for those 18 years and under, and light refreshments.
Youngsters will be able to select a free book from a selection of books by African-American authors including sports figures.
Local athletes, including members of the Eastern Michigan University sports teams will be present!
Committee members include chair, Pauline Bigby, Mona Benton, Constance Bush, Cole Jordan, Karen Simpson, Angela Verges, Mona Benton and Debbie Taylor.
For additional information contact, Pauline Bigby, PhD of Splendor Educational Consulting at splendorc@sbcglobal.net or at 485-8856.
Time:
12:00pm
Description:
Through interviews with Iranian-Americans, many of whom fled Iran during the 1979 Revolution, the film "Caught Between Two Worlds" explores diversity, assimilation into a new culture, language, the traumas of revolution and the hostage crisis, religion, and life in the U.S. after 9/11.
When: March 8th at 12:00 noon
Where: School of Social Work Building, Room 1636
Time:
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Description:
A seminar on the housing crisis and how to avoid foreclosure. This event will include a panel of experts and questions will be encouraged.
This event is hosted by Michigan State University Extension of Washtenaw County HUD Certified and MSHDA Certified Housing Counseling Agency. It is free and will be held at Pitsfield Township Hall (6201 W. Michigan Ave., Ann Arbor, 734-822-3101.)
Please RSVP- 734-997-1678
Time:
10:00am
Description:
Progressive activists will celebrate accomplishments and work on next steps in the struggle for social justice at the Bring It Back, Take It Forward conference, held on the University of Michigan campus at the Rackham Building on March 12, 13 and 14. Panel presentations are focused on a variety of topics including the environment, health care, feminism, immigration rights, the underground media, TBLG issues as well as the progressive movement itself.
Session 4: 7p.m.-10p.m. Rackham Auditorium, Activist Panel featuring Arturo Rodriguez, Dean Baker and Yousef Rahbi; Activist Panel featuring Bill Ayers, Rick Feldman and Laura Russello
More information on the all day event and the complete schedule are available at Bring It Back, Take It Forward and (734)717-5634.
Time:
9:00am
Description:
Progressive activists will celebrate accomplishments and work on next steps in the struggle for social justice at the Bring It Back, Take It Forward conference, held on the University of Michigan campus at the Rackham Building on March 12, 13 and 14. Panel presentations are focused on a variety of topics including the environment, health care, feminism, immigration rights, the underground media, TBLG issues as well as the progressive movement itself.
Session 5: 9a.m.-11a.m. Rackham Assembly Hall, TBLG Panel featuring Laura Wernick and Jim Toy
Session 6: 9a.m.-10p.m. Rackham Ampitheater, Drug War Panel featuring Chuck Ream
Session 7: 10a.m.-12:30p.m. Rackham Ampitheater, Alternative Media Panel featuring Mike Dover, Harvey Wasserman, John Woodford, and Ken Wachsberger
Session 8: 1p.m.-3p.m. Rackham Auditorium, Feminist Panel featuring Catherine McClary and Jan BenDor
Session 9: 3:15p.m.-5p.m. Rackham Auditorium, Peace Panel featuring Alan Haber and Odile Hugonot Haber
Session 10: 7p.m.-10p.m. Rackham Auditorium, Activist Panel featuring Nancy Romer and Yousef Shakur; Young activists featuring Drag King Rebellion, Gayrilla and RIOT Youth
More information on the all day event and the complete schedule are available at Bring It Back, Take It Forward and (734)717-5634.
Time:
10:00am - 2:00pm
Description:
A course to increase memory retention. A special Ann Arbor price of $195 per student is being offered. The price includes: workbook and lunch/snacks. One parent may attend with child for free. Ages 10 and up. Workshops will be held at the Children's Creative Center: 1600 Pauline Blvd. Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48103
For more information please visit the website:
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Time:
12:00pm
Description:
Progressive activists will celebrate accomplishments and work on next steps in the struggle for social justice at the Bring It Back, Take It Forward conference, held on the University of Michigan campus at the Rackham Building on March 12, 13 and 14. Panel presentations are focused on a variety of topics including the environment, health care, feminism, immigration rights, the underground media, TBLG issues as well as the progressive movement itself.
Session 11:
12:00 p.m. School of Social Work (1080 South University Ave.); Take It Forward Session featuring an open dialogue on the future.
More information on the all day event and the complete schedule are available at Bring It Back, Take It Forward and (734)717-5634.
Time:
12:00pm
Description:
Short documentary about an African American Muslim woman who shocked the Islamic world by leading a mixed-gender prayer service.
When: Monday, March 15th at 12:00 noon
Where: 1636 School of Social Work Building, 1080 South University
Time:
7:00pm
Description:
Local author Nancy Goldstein hosts a slide presentation and discussion about Jackie Ormes, the fascinating subject of her highly-regarded 2008 biography. One audience member will win an autographed copy! Light refreshments.
When: Tuesday, March 16 at 7:00 p.m.
Where: Ypsilanti Library on Whittaker Road, Community Meeting Room
Time:
6:00pm
Description:
Gripping tale of human courage and treachery on a slave ship. Morgan Freeman, Anthony Hopkins. Sponsored by the U-M Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies.
Where: Michigan theater
Admission is FREE
Time:
7:00pm
Description:
Bianca Avery, graduate of Willow Run High School, started writing when she was 18 and self-published her first book Lover of Words at the age of 19. Now she is going to EMU and looking forward to the release of her second novel.
Registration preferred: 482-4110 ext. 1390.
When: Wednesday, March 17 at 7:00 p.m.
Where: Ypsilanti Library ~ Michigan Avenue Branch
Time:
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Description:
One town. Two proms. Until now. Morgan Freeman, the Academy Award-winning actor, offered to pay for the senior prom at Charleston High School in Mississippi with the condition that the prom be racially integrated. After the second request, the school board accepted his offer and history was made. Charleston High School had its first-ever integrated prom, in 2008. The film follows students, teachers, and parents in the lead-up to the big day. The film's director, Paul Saltzman, will lead the post-film discussion.
This event is co-sponsored by the University of Michigan Community Scholars Program.
When: Thursday March 18, 2010: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Ann Arbor Downtown Library, Multi-Purpose Room
Time:
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Description:
The Center for Afroamerican and African Studies (CAAS) is pleased to sponsor a performance as part of its 40th anniversary conference duiring March 18-20, 2010. The performance will take place on the evening of Saturday, March 20, at the Kerrytown Concert House in Ann Arbor, near the U of M campus. The performance will consist of two 70 minute sets, the first beginning at or around 7-7:30, the second beginning at or around 9-9:30. In addition to the performance, Randy Weston will participate in a lecture/conversation on the afternoon of Friday, March 19th, at a time to be determined.
Host Department: Afroamerican and African Studies, Center for (CAAS)
Date: 03/20/2010
Time: 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Location: Kerrytown Concert House
Time:
5:00pm - 7:00pm
Description:
Detroit City Councilwoman JoAnn Watson will lead a tribute to two of Detroit’s finest, Erma Henderson and Rosa Parks, which will include an intergenerational discussion panel, audience Q&A, spoken word, musical presentations, and light refreshments. This event is FREE and open to the public.
When: Wednesday, March 24, 5p.m. – 7p.m.
Where: Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History
Time:
10:00am
Description:
Show and sale of hundreds of African violets.
When: 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Where: U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N. Dixboro Rd.
Free admission. 647-7600.
Time:
10:00am
Description:
Show and sale of hundreds of African violets.
When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where: U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N. Dixboro Rd.
Free admission. 647-7600.
Time:
3:00pm
Description:
Passing, the play, is inspired by the true story of Minerva Roulhac who was adopted by a former slave and raised as black. Minerva raised eight children (all college-educated) and lived to be nearly 100 years old; her story confronts issues of race, identity, ethnicity, complexion, class and interracial relationships.
Passing had a sold-out run Off-Broadway in Manhattan's theater district. This production stars Detroit's own Mayowa Reynolds.
Sunday, March 28 at 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Ticket Information: $10 Members / $15 non-members, $10 each if purchased in groups of 10 or more.
For more information, please call (313) 494-5800.
Time:
4:30pm - 7:30pm
Description:
In this session, verbal concoctions from master storytellers and visual creations from the U-M Museum of Art highlight Africa’s diverse traditions of storytelling.
Participants gain an understanding of the stories and peoples of various African regions, nations, and cultures and re-connect with one of the world’s oldest art forms and teaching tools. Collaboration with the University Musical Society and the U-M Museum of Art.
When: March 30th, 4:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Where: U-M Museum of Art
Time:
7:00pm
Description:
Meets the last Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. in the Community Room. Details: 482-4110 ext. 1306.
The selection this month is "Them" by author Nathan MCCall.
When: Tuesday, March 30 at 7:00 p.m.
Where: Ypsilanti Library on Whittaker Road, Community Meeting Room
6pm» This Is My Africa
