Winter 2018: From "Two Societies to a New Society"

Our theme for the semester - From "Two Societies to a New Society" - Revisiting the Kerner Report and People’s Movements for the Future of Detroit - will explore competing ideas about "development" and visions for Detroit's future in the context of the 50th anniversary of the Report of the National Advisory Commission on Civil Disorders, commonly referred to as the Kerner Report, which was released in March 1968. Each week will feature different Detroit-based speakers and guests who will explore the given topic and engage the students through a combination of formal remarks, presentations, and public discussion.

Light dinner provided; free transportation from Ann Arbor to Detroit; public welcome and encouraged to attend.

Free Parking in the WSU lot located just north of the Cass Corridor Commons (4605 Cass Ave.)

Dates: Feb 6, 13, 20; March 6, 20, 27; April 3, 10
Time: 7-9pm
Location: Cass Corridor Commons, 4605 Cass Ave.
Sponsors: Semester in Detroit, Detroit Equity Action Lab/Damon Keith Center for Civil Rights

#FreeSiwatu Links

Siwatu Salama-Ra is a beloved member of many Detroit communities. We have spoken about her unjust 2-year sentence to prison over the past several sessions - here are some links where you can learn more and get involved to help #freesiwatu.

Read & share this editorial on The Grio: Black Lives Matter co-founder seeks justice for pregnant mom incarcerated by Stand Your Ground law
Donate: Siwatu Freedom Fund
Get Involved - Email: freesiwatu@gmail.com

February 6: Breaking Down the Kerner Report 50 Years Later

In the first session on February 6th, "Breaking Down the Kerner Report50 Years Later" we will hear grounding remarks from Christy Bieber and Mama Lila Cabbil, the course planning team will be introduced (Stephan Ward, David Goldberg, Peter Hammer, eliza qualls perez, Marion Van Dam, and Craig Regester), and Stephen and David will lead a discussion on the history and contemporary relevance of the Kerner Report.