Join the Ford School Program in Practical Policy Engagement (P3E) for a discussion on policy perspectives on contemporary and historical issues related to black Americans with P3E community engagement manager DeAndré J. Calvert; Patrick Wimberly, mayor of Inkster, MI; Alma Wheeler Smith, former Michigan state legislator; and Theodore Jones, Detroit Public Schools Community District project manager.

Our panelists will provide insight into whether current legislation meets the needs of America’s black population and will examine present-day and systemically inequitable policies in education, access to resources, and civil rights. By sharing the experiences and knowledge gained throughout their journeys, our panelists aim to inspire hope and action for the future of public policy for black Americans.