Past Events
September 26, 2008 - Nurturing Our Future As African American Females
Part two in the Courageous Conversation Series was hosted by Eastern Michigan University's College of Education with support through its Office of Urban Education and Educational Equity (OUEEE) and funded by a generous grant from the McGregor Fund. Educators, P-12 professional staff, community leaders, family members, and students gathered to discuss issues and challenges confronting today's African American females. The educational conference was hosted on September 26, 2008 at the EMU Student Center. The educational conference provided a unique forum for school and community leaders to consider the issues and impact policy and practice. For more information visit www.emich.edu/coe/aafc.
June 9, 2006 - The State of the African American Male in Michigan
A $41,555 grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation helped Eastern Michigan University’s College of Education plan and conduct a statewide summit on convergent issues impacting African American males in pre K-12 education.
The college hosted the summit (part one in the Courageous Conversation Series), on Friday, June 9, 2006 at the EMU Convocation Center. The day-long event focused on a multitude of issues impacting African American males in school and society. Representatives from pre K-12 schools, higher education and various community, social service and religious organizations participated. For more information visit www.emich.edu/coe/summit.
