Our theme for the semester will explore competing ideas about "development" and visions for Detroit's future in the context of the 50th anniversary of the Report of the National Advisory Commission on Civil Disorders, commonly referred to as the Kerner Report, which was released in March 1968. Each week will feature different Detroit-based speakers and guests who will explore the given topic and engage the students through a combination of formal remarks, presentations, and public discussion.

Light dinner provided; free transportation from Ann Arbor to Detroit; public welcome and encouraged to attend.

Free Parking in the WSU lot located just north of the Cass Corridor Commons (4605 Cass Ave.)

In the first session on February 6th, "Breaking Down the Kerner Report50 Years Later" we will hear grounding remarks from Christy Bieber and Mama Lila Cabbil, the course planning team will be introduced (Stephan Ward, David Goldberg, Peter Hammer, eliza qualls perez, Marion Van Dam, and Craig Regester), and Stephen and David will lead a discussion on the history and contemporary relevance of the Kerner Report.