Registration: http://myumi.ch/QwEbz

Join us for the Inclusive History Project Summit on Friday, March 27, 2026, which will bring together students, faculty, staff, alumni, and the public to explore histories of inclusion and exclusion at the University of Michigan.

At the Summit, engage in dialogue about the work of inclusive history; learn about research, engagement, and teaching taking place across the three campuses; and see student-led projects in a variety of forms. There will also be opportunities for you to share your stories about the University of Michigan.

The Inclusive History Project Summit is an annual event that is hosted on a different campus each year. Join us for the summit at UM-Flint in 2026!

The IHP Summit is free and open to all. Registration is encouraged but not required. We will send out reminder emails and event updates when you register. Check back for speakers.

For more information or questions, please contact inclusivehistory@umich.edu.

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Sessions

Session 1: Whose History, Whose University? Power, Memory, and Narrative Panel Discussion
9:30am – 10:45am

Panelists: Camron Michael Amin, Jay Cook, and Lisa M. Lapeyrouse.
Moderated by Earl Lewis.

This panel explores how the Inclusive History Project moves beyond traditional origin stories and what some of its Origins and Trajectories project sites have revealed through the research process. Emphasizing the importance of multiple voices, perspectives, oral traditions, and diverse ways of knowing, the conversation aims to highlight inclusive history as both a practice and a responsibility, with each project being discussed illustrating how it does those things. The panel will conclude with a public Q&A.

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Session 2: Geographies of Justice and the Changing City Roundtable Discussion
11:00am – 12/noon

Panelists: Callum Carr-Marquis, Rodney Brown, and Benjamin Gaydos.
Talk and moderation by Shana M. griffin.

This roundtable discussion will explore the history and impact of urban renewal in Flint, examining the role of UM-Flint, patterns of displacement, and the experiences and voices of affected communities. Participants will also reflect on the power of archives in documenting these histories and discuss the collaborative process behind organizing the Blueprints of Power exhibition. The conversation will conclude by considering future directions for research, community engagement, and public storytelling on these issues. The roundtable will conclude with a public Q&A.

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Session 3: Make, Meet, Learn: Free LUNCH + Drop-in Workshop, Reflection Activities, and Community Tabling Fair
12/noon – 2:00pm

Join us for a free, catered lunch and a unique opportunity to build connections, strengthen networks, and inspire collective action within the Inclusive History community and beyond. Visit the Community Tabling Fair featuring tri-campus university departments, local Flint community organizations, and Inclusive History Project initiatives. Participate in hands-on workshops and activities, including button-making with Flint artists, tactile community brainstorming sessions, and opportunities to share your stories, ideas, and reflections. Attendees can also contribute to interactive installations created by U-M undergraduate and graduate students, such as the Belonging Interactive Photo Mural led by the IHP Student Advisory Committee. Guided tours and a postering session for the Origins of the UM-Flint’s Student Support Services Center Project will be available throughout the event, offering additional insight into ongoing work and future directions.

Featured Events:

From Protest to Pride: Button-Making as Storytelling
Make a button at this drop-in button-making workshop led by Flint-based artist and educator My Proulx. Materials, supplies, and onsite instruction will be provided.

Belonging Interactive Photo Mural
Join us to make your mark and help ensure that our collective history reflects all of us by participating in the Belonging Interactive Photo Mural led by the IHP Student Advisory Committee.

Guided History Tour of UM-Flint’s Student Support Services Centers
Embark on a guided history tour of the Student Support Services Centers located throughout the Harding Mott University Center, the architectural and social heart of UM-Flint’s campus. This tour offers participants the opportunity to move through the building, explore its design, and reflect on how student advocacy, institutional change, and campus space intersect.

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Sessions 4, 5, and 6: Making Our Stories Heard: Talk, Question, and Engage Lightning Talks and Q&A’s by and with IHP practitioners
1:45pm – 4:30pm (Multiple Sessions):

Session 1〡1:45pm – 2:45pm

Speakers: Christina Blitchok (The 1956 Project, UM-Flint); Rose Wellman and Amny Shuraydi (Centering Arab American Studies and Students: Past and Present Place-making, Identity, and Inclusion at the UM-Dearborn); Jodi Mae and David Mori (Towards Community-based Shared Stewardship), Wallace Bowie III (Architects of Change: Documenting the Legacy of White & Griffin (Michigan’s First Black Architects)).

Session 2〡3:00pm – 4:00pm

Speakers: Ivy Forsythe-Brown and Terri Laws (The African and African American Studies Oral History Project); Mark Clague, Cayenne Harris, and Emily Lyon (Hill Auditorium); Yodit Mesfin Johnson and Matthew Countryman (Black Community Conversations on the Past, Present and Future of Land Use in Ann Arbor); Emma Davis (Cultivating Communities of Belonging).

Wrap-up and Reflection: 4:00pm – 4:30pm

Speakers: Lisa Lapeyrouse and Earl Lewis.

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Session 7: Spoken Word by Poet, Activist, and Flint Native Shea Phire Cobb
4:30pm – 5:00pm

Join us for a spoken word performance by poet, activist, mother, musician, and Flint native Shea Phire Cobb.

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Session 8: Blueprints of Power Exhibition Celebration and Inclusive History Project Summit Afterparty
5:00pm – 6:00pm

Get up close and personal with the Blueprints of Power exhibition and enjoy light fare and music as we wrap up and celebrate the day.

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Engage throughout the day:

Blueprints of Power: The University and Urban Renewal in Flint Exhibition
8:00am – 6:00pm

The Shape of Repair: An Interactive Installation
9:30am – 5:30pm

A participatory engagement to spark critical thinking, imagination, reflection, and the exchange of ideas about the outcomes the Inclusive History Project (IHP) is working toward.

Wolverine Stories Video Booth by the Inclusive Storytelling Hub
11:00am – 3:00pm

Step into a video recording booth to tell YOUR story about the University of Michigan.