News | The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History

September 01, 2023

Become a Volunteer, serve The Wright!

The Board of Trustees of the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History The primary function of the Board of Trustees is to secure the museum’s financial sustainability by raising critically needed...
August 08, 2023

JAMES-BEARD-AWARD-WINNING CHEF AND AUTHOR, ALEXANDER SMALLS, KICKS OFF "THE WRIGHT CONVERSATIONS" LECTURE SERIES

MEDIA ADVISORY The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History Presents The Wright Conversations Lecture Series Featuring James-Beard-Award-winning Chef, Author, And Raconteur, Alexander Smalls WHO...
July 12, 2023

CONVERSATION WITH MARIA ROSARIO JACKSON PhD, Chair, National Endowment for the Arts

MEDIA ADVISORY A Conversation with Maria Rosario Jackson, PhD, Chair, National Endowment for the Arts WHO: The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History and the Michigan Council For The Arts and...
July 03, 2023

In recent news regarding the repeal of Affirmative Action

This recent opinion piece in the New York Times provides additional context around the repeal of affirmative action and is worth the read . NYT OP-Ed_The Repeal Affirmative Action is Only the Beginning.pdf
June 30, 2023

Two Detroit Cultural Institutions Partner in the Name of Design, Climate Actions and Community Vision

DETROIT, MI – The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History and the College for Creative Studies have partnered for the d.Tree Studio, a collaboration that brings together creative inquiry, craft...
June 21, 2023

The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History Proudly Presents the 40th African World Festival

DETROIT, MI — The Charles H. Wright Museum’s African World Festival turns 40 this year, and the 3-day event at Hart Plaza will deliver an eclectic blend of artists and genres, ranging from local vocalists of...