National Black Leaders and Civil Rights Activists to Convene in Detroit
Detroit tour stop features Jalen Rose, Rev. Wendell Anthony, Rev. Cindy Rudolph, Virgie
Rollins, Angela Rye, Derrick Johnson, Melanie Campbell, Dr. Michael Eric Dyson, Dr. David
Johns, Arian Simone, Natalie Cofield, Dr. Wes Bellamy, Glynda Carr, Dr. Stacie NC Grant,
Kristin Powell, and Rev. Dr. Starsky Wilson, among others.
DAY 1
What To Expect
SCHEDULE
MORNING ACTIVITIES
11:30 AM – National Partners Visit to Jalen Rose Leadership Academy (JRLA)
PART 1: Relief & Community Problem-Solving
Venue: Wayne County Community College – West Side Campus
Relief + Resources + Reminder of Our Resilience
1:00 PM – Doors Open to Public
- DJ Entertainment
- Meet & Greet Opportunities
- Panelist Photography Sessions
- Resource Tables Available
2:30-4:30 PM – Afternoon Workshops & Community Meetings (Detroit Community Focus Areas):
- Families & Community Stakeholders
- Violence Intervention Strategies
- Black Economic Power Development
4:30 PM – Transition Period with Light Refreshments
- Community Members Move From Workshops to Main Stage Area
- Refreshment Stations Available for Attendees
- Networking Opportunity Between Sessions
PART 2: Main Stage Program
Problems + Solutions + Community Resolutions
(Union Push – Printed Assets with Union Bug if available)
4:30 PM – Doors Open for Main Stage
- Crowd Engagement Activities (DJ Entertainment, Crowd Hype)
- Evening Arrivals (Post-Work/School Attendees)
- National Partner Arrivals
- Media Opportunities
4:45-5:00 PM – Official Detroit Welcome
- Featuring: Rev. Anthony, Rev. Rudolph, Rev. Rudolph, Elder Rollins
5:05-5:45 PM – State of the People: First 100 Days
- Moderated by Dr. David Johns
5:50-6:30 PM – The Black Papers Town Hall
- Moderated by Dr. David Johns
6:30-7:10 PM – Open Forum
- ALL panelists return to stage
- Community Q&A
- Reflective Statements
7:10-7:15 PM – Closing Remarks
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