Presented By: LSA Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
City on the Edge: Ypsilanti, African Americans and the World of Work
Dr. Alford A. Young, Jr.
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Dr. Alford Young, Jr. (Edgar G. Epps Collegiate Professor and Arthur F. Thurnau Professor of Sociology, Afroamerican and African Studies, and the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy [by courtesy], University of Michigan) will explore his research captured in his latest book From the Edge of the Ghetto on the low-income African American community of Ypsilanti. This event will include a brief interview with Dr. Young followed by a panel discussion.
The event will cover topics such as: what the future of work and the African American experience looks like outside of large cities; how minorities and those in poverty perceive their employment opportunities; how Michigan communities are preparing for a shifting economy; the gender divide in the working class: who’s better prepared to cope in the short term; and how to think beyond the work ethic as solely personal responsibility and dedication.
Panelists:
Dr. H. Luke Shaefer, Hermann and Amalie Kohn Professor of Social Justice and Social Policy, Professor of Public Policy and Social Work & Director of Poverty Solutions, University of Michigan
Derrick Jackson, Director of Community Engagement, Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office
Moderator:
Dr. Carla O'Connor, Arthur F Thurnau Professor of Education, University Diversity and Social Transformation Professor, and Director, Wolverine Pathways
The event will cover topics such as: what the future of work and the African American experience looks like outside of large cities; how minorities and those in poverty perceive their employment opportunities; how Michigan communities are preparing for a shifting economy; the gender divide in the working class: who’s better prepared to cope in the short term; and how to think beyond the work ethic as solely personal responsibility and dedication.
Panelists:
Dr. H. Luke Shaefer, Hermann and Amalie Kohn Professor of Social Justice and Social Policy, Professor of Public Policy and Social Work & Director of Poverty Solutions, University of Michigan
Derrick Jackson, Director of Community Engagement, Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office
Moderator:
Dr. Carla O'Connor, Arthur F Thurnau Professor of Education, University Diversity and Social Transformation Professor, and Director, Wolverine Pathways
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