Edition No. 64
Arts and Culture
The Detroit Institute of Arts celebrates Women’s History month.
Community and Family
Join City Institute for a virtual tour celebrating Women's History Month along Detroit’s Riverfront.
American Democracy
Oakland University faculty hosts Ukraine War discussion.
Celebrate Women's History Month
March 1 marked the start of Women’s History Month, a time to commemorate and celebrate the vital role of women in American history. The Detroit Institute of Arts is offering a variety of events that celebrate the creative contributions of women.
Throughout March, guests can enjoy films, music, artist demonstrations and more. Guided tours will focus on works by women artists in the museum's collection.
Admission is free for residents of Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties. Take a look at the complete list of events found at the button below.
Women's History along Detroit’s Riverfront
Women have been an integral part of Detroit’s growth and success but too often are left out of the history books. Hosted by City Institute, this virtual tour travels throughout the decades and along the Detroit Riverfront to learn about the city’s most innovative and inspirational women both past and present.
Highlights include:
Brief overview of Detroit’s history and the development adjacent to the Riverfront
Historical figures such as Madame Cadillac, Lisette Denison and Fannie Richards
Women-owned businesses today including Savvy Chic Boutique and Wheelhouse Detroit
Women artists such as Sydney James and Louise Jones “Ouizi”
City Institute’s mission is to provides a deeper understanding of Detroit so that residents and stakeholders can be better equipped to shape an equitable and thriving city. Additional interviews with Detroit residents, community leaders, and small business owners on a various topics are available at www.thecityinstitute.com.
Ukraine War Discussion with Oakland University Faculty
Thursday, March 10, 12:00 p.m. - Online
As part of our partnership with the Center for Civic Engagement at Oakland University, we wanted to call your attention to a program on the war in Ukraine that they are holding. Three international relations experts from OU’s political science department will be joined by faculty from other areas to help us all to better understand the conflict. To learn more or to register below.
If you are unable to attend at 12 p.m., a recording of the session will be made available later on the OU Center for Civic Engagement Facebook page.
Additionally, join us Wednesday, March 16 at 7pm for our next American Democracy online event. Andrew Lapin joins us to talk about his podcast “RADIOACTIVE: The Father Coughlin Story" and the infamous “Radio Priest". Follow the button below for more information and to register.
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