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

January 06, 2020

MLK Day Keynote Speaker Announced

Dr. Earl Lewis, President Emeritus of the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation and Thomas C. Holt Distinguished Professor of History, Afro American and African Studies and Public Policy at the University of Michigan...
August 28, 2019

Jazz Master Reggie Workman Performs Coltrane Hits

This month, The Wright will host a John Coltrane celebration concert featuring National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Master Reggie Workman.
August 06, 2019

37th Annual African World Festival

The Wright will play host to the 37th Annual African World Festival this year.
July 09, 2019

Welcome New Board Members

The Wright has announced the addition of eight prominent community leaders to its board of directors.
June 10, 2019

The Wright Wins Prestigious National & State Awards

The American Alliance of Museums has honored The Wright with its 2019 Sustainability Excellence Award.
June 06, 2019

Tour Explores Detroit Streets & Monuments to Slave Owners

Noted historian Jamon Jordan will lead a tour of streets and monuments in Detroit that honor slave owners.

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