Presented by Women Confronting Racism, INC.

Racism in Education - The Cost of Our Silence

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About This Event

Join Women Confronting Racism on May 23rd for a thought-provoking one-day conference at  University of Detroit Mercy: "Racism in Education - The Cost of Our Silence".  Our  keynote speakers, Professor Michelle Adams  of the University of Michigan Law School and Glenn McIntosh, Sr. VP of Student Affairs at Oakland University, will set the stage with compelling presentations addressing this timely topic. 

Additionally, registrants will be able to engage in enlightening breakout sessions led by Kenisha Coon MS., Dr. Roy Finkenbine,  Pam Askew M.Ed., Ellen Cogan-Lipton, JD.,  Henry Duong, BA., Brenda Maqdasi, BA., Howard Baron, MBA., and Hilery Cash, M.Ed.  Bios here. Don't miss this opportunity to explore their unique perspectives, and to foster dialogue on this pressing issue. 

Space is limited so register today!

We want this conference to be available to everyone.  If you are in need of financial assistance contact us here.

Questions about registration?  Email us at events@womenconfrontingracism.org.

Location:  University of Detroit Mercy 
4001 W. McNichols Rd, Detroit, MI 48221

Click the icon for directions.     
Secure parking is available on location.

Lunch: Lunch is available for an additional fee and must be pre-ordered during registration.  OUR LUNCH OPTION FOR ATTENDEES WILL END MAY 16, 11:59PM.

Co-Sponsors and Grants:    Women's Life Organization Je T'Aime         The Episcopal Diocese of Michigan
                                                Jews For a Secular Democracy                    Sisters of Mercy


More details and speaker bios can be found on our website at www.womenconfrontingracism.org/wcr-annual-conference-2025

 

About This Event

Join Women Confronting Racism on May 23rd for a thought-provoking one-day conference at  University of Detroit Mercy: "Racism in Education - The Cost of Our Silence".  Our  keynote speakers, Professor Michelle Adams  of the University of Michigan Law School and Glenn McIntosh, Sr. VP of Student Affairs at Oakland University, will set the stage with compelling presentations addressing this timely topic. 

Additionally, registrants will be able to engage in enlightening breakout sessions led by Kenisha Coon MS., Dr. Roy Finkenbine,  Pam Askew M.Ed., Ellen Cogan-Lipton, JD.,  Henry Duong, BA., Brenda Maqdasi, BA., Howard Baron, MBA., and Hilery Cash, M.Ed.  Bios here. Don't miss this opportunity to explore their unique perspectives, and to foster dialogue on this pressing issue. 

Space is limited so register today!

We want this conference to be available to everyone.  If you are in need of financial assistance contact us here.

Questions about registration?  Email us at events@womenconfrontingracism.org.

Location:  University of Detroit Mercy 
4001 W. McNichols Rd, Detroit, MI 48221

Click the icon for directions.     
Secure parking is available on location.

Lunch: Lunch is available for an additional fee and must be pre-ordered during registration.  OUR LUNCH OPTION FOR ATTENDEES WILL END MAY 16, 11:59PM.

Co-Sponsors and Grants:    Women's Life Organization Je T'Aime         The Episcopal Diocese of Michigan
                                                Jews For a Secular Democracy                    Sisters of Mercy


More details and speaker bios can be found on our website at www.womenconfrontingracism.org/wcr-annual-conference-2025

 

Getting There

University of Detroit Mercy
4001 W McNichols Rd, Detroit, MI 48221
Detroit, Michigan 48221
United States