Join us for a special summer edition of our Detroiters Speak series! This 4-part series of community conversations will be exploring the immediate aftermath of the 1967 rebellion organized by SID Visiting Professor and Historian, David Goldberg of the Wayne State University Department of Afro-American Studies. Hear from a wide-range of community and academic scholars, and come prepared to share your perspectives. Everyone is invited.

This evening will feature the following speakers: Jerry Goldberg, Austin McCoy and Darryl Mitchell

The panel will focus on the process of automation, industrial decentralization, and plant closures during the 70s and 80s. Dr. McCoy will focus on grassroots efforts to combat plant closures in the 70s and 80; Goldberg will talk about his experiences in the plant and organizing the left during this period, as will Mitchell.

These events are free and are held at the historic McCollister Hall inside the Cass Corridor Commons (4605 Cass Ave.)

As always, all sessions feature a light dinner. For questions, email semesterindetroit@umich.edu

More information and detailed speaker bios to come.