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Activism in Detroit Today: Site Visit to the Cass Corridor Commons
October 18, 2019 - 7:45am to 12:30pm
The Semester in Detroit program, Communtiy Action and Social Change Undergraduate Minor (SSW), and the Boggs Center invite your participation in a site visit to the Cass Corridor Commons to learn about contemporary activism in Detroit inspired by the legacy of James and Grace Lee Boggs. Led by visionary activist Tawana Petty, we will explore the following questions:
What can we learn from current activists/organizers about Detroit based activism from an anti-racist lens?
In what way has the life, legacy and work of Grace and Jmmy influenced existing forms of activism?
What key themes/takeaways from James and Grace Lee Boggs are important to consider for the future?