Events

Starlit Verses Starlit Verses is a National Poetry Month experience that brings together the commanding voice of Detroit’s Poet Laureate, Jessica Care Moore, with the rich, soaring harmonies of Starlit Ways, traveling from Columbus. This dynamic evening centers the brilliance of Black artistic expression, where poetry and music converge to create a space of reflection,

GROW YOUR GARDEN: LIVING SUSTAINABLY IN YOUR "BACKYARD"​ “Grow Your Garden” is The Wright’s signature Earth Month program, now in its second year. Designed for all ages and experience levels, this interactive event promotes sustainable living through gardening, cultural heritage, and Detroit-based​ environmental leadership.​ ​ This year’s theme, "Living Sustainably in Your Backyard," highlights four

Experience a compelling book talk hosted by Orlando P. Bailey and Donna Givens Davidson, featuring two exceptional Detroit authors: Aaron Robertson, author of The Black Utopians, and Michelle Adams, author of The Containment. Together, they will explore the enduring relevance of Black Utopia, freedom, and justice in a timely conversation about history, place, and the

Detroit's most talented young poets will compete in a two-round Poetry Slam as part of InsideOut's exclusive Detroit Youth Performance Troupe program auditions. Each year, the top-scoring poets from this competition are invited to interview for a slot on the Performance Troupe — a rigorous, teen-centered creative mentorship program. Win, lose, or draw, the teen

Join the Haitian Network Group of Detroit (HNGD) and the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History for Drapo Nou se Fyète Nou / Our Flag Is Our Pride — a joyful and meaningful commemoration of Haitian Flag Day. Through drum performance, folkloric dance, spoken word, documentary screening, and a celebration of Haiti's legendary sheroes, this program invites

No Rest for the Joyful is an evening that leans fully into laughter and sound as acts of survival, community, and celebration. Curated as a night of jazz and stand-up comedy, the program brings together three dynamic comedians, one musical guest, and one poet for a multidisciplinary experience that honors joy as both inheritance and

But Is You Woke Doe? is an experimental audience engagement program designed to invite reflection, dialogue, and critical conversation around bias, stereotypes, and the ways they shape how we see ourselves and others. Presented in support of The Bias Inside Us, this program creates space for participants to confront assumptions, explore lived experiences, and engage with

This program explores the powerful role media plays in shaping perception, reinforcing bias, and influencing how stories are told and understood. Media and Messaging: Who Controls the Narrative? invites participants to examine how images, language, and storytelling across news, entertainment, and digital platforms contribute to the formation of stereotypes and public opinion. Through guided discussion

Free Second Sundays The Wright Museum Celebrates Graduates  Every Second Sunday at The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History is free for our community and visitors.  Come experience our permanent exhibit "And Still I Rise' and our collection of galleries featuring art, history, and immersive experiences. This month, in honor of all the

Celebrate Juneteenth 2026 at the Wright Join us for a powerful and reflective Juneteenth celebration honoring freedom, resilience, and the enduring legacy of Black history and culture. Commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans, this dynamic day of programming invites the community to gather in remembrance, reflection, and celebration. Through a rich blend of live