Office of Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Spring 2024 Events

Wednesday | February 7
Meet the NPHC Greeks & Blue Devil Basketball
7:30 PM, Don Ridler Fieldhouse

Tuesday | February 13
Michigan Poet Laureate: Nandi Comer
12:30 PM, S100 (Marburger Auditorium)

Tuesday | February 20
True Black History Museum
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM, Atrium

Local Events

Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History: Exhibit and Book Talk — February 1, 2024

Come experience the Ruth E. Carter AFrofuturism in Cstume Designs exhibit; with over 60 of the Two-Time Academy Award winning costumer designer’s original designs from iconic films such as Black Panther, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Malcolm X, Do The Right Thing, and more.   The Museum has also invited the #1 New York Times bestselling author and scholar Ibram X. Kendi to discuss his adaptation of Zora Neale Hurston's Barracoon for young readers with Neil A. Barclay, President/CEO, The Wright Museum. For more information click here.

City of Southfield: Black History Month Open Mic Celebration — February 10, 2024

Showcase your talent or enjoy and applaud the creative performances of others! This FREE community event will be hosted by Tony Speaks.   Pre-registration is required to perform, the deadline to register is Monday, Feb. 5th. In addition, there will be food, vendors, music and more! Click here to register and get more information.

Detroit Institute of Arts Exhibit: Regeneration — February 4 - June 23, 2024

Regeneration: Black Cinema, 1898 - 1971 honors the legacy of African American filmmakers and actors from the dawn of cinema, through the golden age, and into the aftermath of the Civil Rights Movement. For more information click here.

DABO Community Empowerment Speaker Series — February 7, 2024

Join the Detroit Association of Black Organizations and Attorney Corey Minor Smith for an unforgettable conversation focused on how entertainers can lead social change.  For more information and ticketing click here.

Resources

City of Southfield: Black History Month Open Mic Celebration — February 10, 2024

Showcase your talent or enjoy and applaud the creative performances of others! This FREE community event will be hosted by Tony Speaks.   Pre-registration is required to perform, the deadline to register is Monday, Feb. 5th. In addition, there will be food, vendors, music and more! Click here to register and get more information.