Wayne County Community College District Celebrates Black
History Month 2025
Explore the triumphs and rich history of generations of Black Americans through speakers, tours, film, and events across our campuses.
Wayne County Community College District Celebrates Black History Month
February 2025, Detroit, Michigan
Wayne County Community College District celebrates and commemorates the many contributions to our nation by Black Americans during Black History Month with a rich calendar of events including nationally renowned speakers, film showings, tours, lunch and learns, and more.
“Celebrate Black History Month this February with Wayne County Community College District! Join us for inspiring events, enlightening tours, dynamic speakers, and powerful films that honor the rich history and contributions of Black leaders, artists, and changemakers. Together, let’s reflect, learn, and grow as we embrace the legacy of Black excellence and resilience.”
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Featured Events
Downtown Campus Events – “Steppin” into Black History – Step/Line/Hustle Class and Lecture for Beginners
Dr. Michael Eric Dyson, Professor and Author
Ben Crump, Leading Trial Attorney
Featured Speakers
Dr. Michael Eric Dyson
Professor and Author
Frank Hayden Room of the
Curtis L. Ivery Downtown Campus
1001 West Fort St., Detroit
Michael Eric Dyson is a renowned professor, author and media personality. He has taught at prestigious universities like Princeton, Brown, Georgetown, and is now a Distinguished Professor at Vanderbilt.
Ben Crump
Leading Trial Attorney
Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 1 p.m.
Curtis L. Ivery Downtown Campus
1001 West Fort St., Detroit
Listed amongst the Most Influential People of 2021 by TIME100, Ebony Magazine’s Power 100 Most Influential African Americans, and The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Lawyers.
Nina Turner
Thought Leader and Activist
February 10, 2025 at TBD
Frank Hayden Room of the
Curtis L. Ivery Downtown Campus
1001 West Fort St., Detroit
Former Ohio State Senator and national co-chair for Bernie Sander’s 2020 campaign, Nina Turner is a fierce advocate and thought leader for working people across the U.S.
Dr. Carolyn Carter
Genealogist and Historian
Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Eastern Campus, 5901 Conner St,
Detroit, MI 48213
Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Northwest Campus, 8200 Outer Dr W,
Detroit, MI 48219
Dr. Carolyn Carter is a historian, genealogist, storyteller, and educator passionate about uncovering family histories and preserving African American heritage.
Ken Coleman
Author and Journalist
Thursday, February 13, 2025 at TBD
Eastern Campus, 5901 Conner St,
Detroit, MI 48213
Friday, February 21, 2025 at TBD
Downriver Campus, 21000 Northline Rd,
Taylor, MI 48180
Ken Coleman writes about Southeast Michigan, history and civil rights. He is a former Michigan Chronicle Senior Editor and served as the American Black Journal segment host on Detroit Public Television. He has written and published four books on Black life in Detroit.
Bankole Thompson
Journalist, Founding Dean,
The PuLSE Institute
Monday, February 24th, 2025 at 11 a.m.
Curtis L. Ivery Downtown Campus,
1001 West Fort St., Detroit
Nationally acclaimed journalist, and standard-bearer for economic justice Bankole Thompson will discuss the road ahead in “Race and Democracy at the Crossroads: The Quest for Freedom, Justice and Equality for All.”
Victoria Christopher Murray
Author
Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 1 p.m.
Curtis L. Ivery Downtown Campus,
1001 West Fort St., Detroit
Victoria Christopher Murray is the New York Times bestselling author of more than 30 novels. Her novels, The Personal Librarian and The First Ladies, which she co-authored with Marie Benedict, both being New York Times Best Sellers.
Campus Events to Explore
Wayne County Community College District and its roots in Black History Month
Wayne County Community College District (WCCCD), located in Michigan, has deep ties to Black history and the ongoing celebration of Black History Month. As an institution serving a diverse community, WCCCD has played a pivotal role in providing educational opportunities and fostering cultural awareness in a region with a rich African American heritage.