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Center for Racial Justice

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Dean's Open House at Weill Hall

May 1, 2026, 2:00-4:00 pm EDT
Becky Blank Great Hall
Relax and enjoy Weill Hall with family, friends, faculty, and staff. Great backdrops for photos, and, of course, snacks (We ARE the Food School!)  

United States general election 2022

Nov 8, 2022, 7:00 am-8:00 pm EST
At your polling location or local clerk's office, or by absentee ballot
Key dates and deadlines for the November 8 election, plus how to register and vote.

Lessons learned: Reflecting on Michigan's response to COVID-19 health disparities

Jun 10, 2022, 10:00-11:30 am EDT
The final event in our COVID-19 reflections series will feature Dr. Joneigh Khaldun, the Vice President and Chief Health Equity Officer at CVS Health and former Chief Medical Executive for the State of Michigan, in conversation with Dr. Celeste Watkins-Hayes, the Director of the Center for Racial Justice.

Masterclass in Activism: Dorothy Roberts, "Torn Apart"

Apr 5, 2022, 12:00-1:00 pm EDT
Viewing Party: 1110 Weill Hall
In conversation with Celeste Watkins-Hayes, Professor Roberts will share more on her new book Torn Apart, and her belief that the only way to stop the destruction caused by family policing is to abolish the child welfare system and liberate Black communities. 

The local impact of safety nets on communities of color

Apr 1, 2022, 10:00-11:30 am EDT
Dr. William Lopez, Kat Stafford, and Charles E. Williams II with moderator Dr. Mara Ostfeld will discuss the local impact of safety nets on communities of color during the COVID-19 pandemic. Opening Remarks by Provost Susan M. Collins. 
Policy Talks @ the Ford School

Leadership in law and policy

Mar 14, 2022, 5:00-6:00 pm EDT
1110 Weill Hall
Reginald M. Turner (JD '87) will visit the Ford School to share more on his leadership at the ABA, and his work on some of its most pressing issues like access to legal services, judicial reform, election integrity, and the eviction crisis.