A distinguished panel of U-M African American alumni, and representatives of the African American Cultural and Historical Museum of Washtenaw County (AACHM) and the Bentley Historical Library, will discuss the African American presence in Washtenaw County prior to 1970.
After the panel discussion, attendees will have the opportunity to discover more and interact with the sponsors about their various projects pertaining to the topic.
Program
Welcome & Introduction
- Angela D. Dillard
Chair, Department of History
Overview of African American Student Project
- Brian A. Williams
Assistant Director and Archivist for University History, Bentley Historical Library
Panel Introduction and Moderator
- Matthew Countryman
Chair, Department of Afroamerican and African Studies; Member, Black Washtenaw County Humanities Collaboratory
Panel Discussion
- Lauretta Flowers (U-M Alum)
Teacher, Ann Arbor Public Schools (Retired)
- Joyce Hunter
President/CEO, African American Cultural and Historical Museum of Washtenaw County
- Elizabeth James (U-M Alum)
Program Associate, Department of Afroamerican and African Studies
- Alma Wheeler Smith (U-M Alum)
Michigan State Representative (2005–2010), Michigan State Senator (1995–2002)
Closing Words
- John Carson
Director, Eisenberg Institute for Historical Studies