Please join us for “The Future of Ethnic Studies,” a teach-in on the history and current state of ethnic studies and a discussion of its future at the University of Michigan.

In the past year, we have seen nationwide campus protests for racial justice and the ongoing battle against budget cuts at San Francisco State University, where the first ethnic studies programs were founded.

As the University of Michigan designs its plan for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, we need to ensure that the histories, cultures, and communities that make this campus diverse remain a central feature of the curriculum.

This event is organized and led by graduate and undergraduate students in Arab and Muslim American Studies, African and Afro American Studies, Asian/Pacific Islander American Studies, Latina/o Studies, and Native American Studies. There will be guest speakers, a performance, and break-out sessions where students will discuss how UM can support ethnic studies.