Events
Card and Culture
Charles Wright MuseumCharles Wright MuseumAn interactive Spades experience centering the game as a Black cultural tradition rooted in community, storytelling, and connection. Participants will learn, play, and enjoy the game in a welcoming, judgment-free space at The Charles H. Wright Museum. Registration Link
The Mountaintop
Detroit Public TheatreThe Mountaintop tells the story of the night before Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated. On April 3, 1968, after giving an important speech, a tired Dr. King goes to his room at the Lorraine Motel during a storm. A mysterious visitor shows up and shares a secret, making Dr. King think about his
Love in the Margins
Charles Wright MuseumCharles Wright MuseumA relaxed and affirming gathering celebrating Black love in all its forms—romantic, platonic, communal, and self-love. Through conversation, music, poetry, and shared experiences, this event explores intimacy, joy, and care within Black relationships. Registration Link
Still Standing: A Night of Gospel and Grace
Charles Wright MuseumCharles Wright MuseumA powerful concert blending gospel music, prayer, and spoken word, reflecting themes of faith, resilience, hope, and collective healing. Registration Link
West African Dance Class
TéMaTé Institute for Black Dance and CultureWednesday West African Dance Class 6:00 PM – 7:15 PM | Instructor(s): Team Temate Join us every Wednesday for an engaging dance class suitable for all levels, from beginners to advanced dancers. Our instructors guide the class so that everyone can participate comfortably and grow at their own pace. Please bring water to stay hydrated,
West African Dance Class
TéMaTé Institute for Black Dance and CultureWednesday West African Dance Class 6:00 PM – 7:15 PM | Instructor(s): Team Temate Join us every Wednesday for an engaging dance class suitable for all levels, from beginners to advanced dancers. Our instructors guide the class so that everyone can participate comfortably and grow at their own pace. Please bring water to stay hydrated,
Third Thursday: New Jack Swing Back II BLK
Charles Wright MuseumCharles Wright MuseumA celebration of the Black sound, style, and brilliance of New Jack Swing and its lasting cultural impact. Registration Link
New York International Children’s Film Festival: Celebrating Black Stories
Detroit Institute of Arts 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit,, MI, United StatesDetroit Institute of ArtsExperience the audience favorites from the latest edition of the New York International Children’s Film Festival! These amazing short films from around the world are sure to inspire curiosity and conversation for viewers big and small. Celebrating Black Stories spotlights narratives that transcend national boundaries, culture, and language. With roots in history and tradition, these films share
Lecture: Midnight: Detroit & the Underground Railroad
Detroit Public Library - Main BranchDetroit Historical MuseumDetroit Historical Society Field Curator Billy Wall-Winkle will present a lecture exploring Detroit’s pivotal role as a major station on the Underground Railroad. Thousands of freedom seekers passed through Detroit, codenamed Midnight, crossing the Detroit River into Canada with the help of a dedicated and determined abolitionist community. Despite intense local opposition and constant threats
Premiere Screening of the Gray House
Charles Wright MuseumCharles Wright MuseumExclusive screening of The Gray House, a new miniseries spotlighting brave women whose intelligence network changed the Civil War. Register Here