Highlighted events |  | Delving into the 'Plum Tree': A book conversation with President Wilson On Wednesday, Feb. 8, Department of African American Studies Chair Ollie Johnson and Associate Professor Valerie Prince will have an in-depth conversation with President M. Roy Wilson about his memoir, The Plum Tree Blossoms Even in Winter. The discussion will take place at 10:30 a.m. at Bernath Auditorium inside the David Adamany Undergraduate Library. | | | Derrick Johnson, NAACP CEO and president, leads "A Discussion on Civil Rights and Activism" On Friday, Feb. 10, at 1 p.m., the Black Student Union, Department of African American Studies, and Division of Government and Community Affairs will welcome Derrick Johnson, NAACP president and CEO, for a discussion on civil rights and activism as we celebrate Black History Month. This timely conversation will explore the role activism plays in the continued effort to ensure complete civil rights for all. |  | |  | Detroit on the Move: Celebrating the Evolution of Black Mobility In recognition of Black History Month, TechTown will host "Detroit on the Move: Celebrating the Evolution of Black Mobility," a daylong conference at the Wayne State Industry Innovation Center Thursday, Feb. 16. This event will honor the legacy of Black leaders in the mobility industry and highlight the recent achievements of the new generation of pioneers. | | |
