Upcoming Events

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March Featured Events

a George Floyd Moment Discussion II of III

Join us for an insightful and engaging discussion at the Women’s Perspectives Panel, a key part of our series exploring the lasting impact of the George Floyd moment. This panel will highlight the voices of women at the forefront of justice, leadership, and activism.

Moderated by Former Michigan Poet Laureate, Nandi Comer

This event will bring together community leaders, activists, and changemakers to share perspectives on the challenges and triumphs of social justice work. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage, learn, and be part of the movement.

Be inspired. Be heard. Be the change.
Register here. 

 

Creative Spirit: Art & Agency

Join Detroit Artists Market, the UM Detroit Center, and UM Arts Initiative for Creative Spirit: Art & Agency, an interactive workshop where everyone is both an artist and a teacher. Through hands-on creation and shared dialogue, this session explores the power of creativity as a tool for self-expression, collaboration, and personal agency.
Designed for artists, activists, and creatives of all backgrounds, this workshop invites you to discover new ways to use art as a means of empowerment and storytelling. No experience necessary—just bring your creativity, curiosity, and an open mind! Register here.

 

April Featured Events

Tackling Food Waste In Detroit

Detroit produces 250 million pounds of food waste each year, and reducing that waste is one of the most effective climate solutions. Join us for an insightful discussion on where Detroit stands in the fight against food waste and what remains to be done. This panel brings together key leaders working on food recovery, sustainability, and urban agriculture to explore current initiatives, challenges, and future opportunities for reducing food waste and increasing food security in the city.

From policy solutions to community-based action, this conversation will highlight innovative approaches to food waste reduction and identify the critical steps needed to build a more sustainable and equitable food system in Detroit. Register here.

 

Tariffs, Taxes, and the Rise of Presidential Power

Explore the shift in U.S. political dynamics, focusing on the decline of congressional oversight over tariffs and the rise of executive power, particularly during the Trump administration. Led by Dr. Mitch Sollenberger, this talk examines the factors that led Congress to move away from tariffs and how this reflects broader changes in the relationship between Congress and the president. We’ll also address the rise of “presidentialism” and the centralization of executive authority, highlighting how Trump’s presidency reshaped governing norms and public policy. Register here.