The Lewis Walker Institute for the Study of Ethnic Relations on the campus of Western Michigan University presents informative and interesting speakers, community interest, and student-centered events throughout the year.
In collaboration with the Kalamazoo Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, we are hosting a private screening event of The Color Purple. Join us as we celebrate the opening of the American musical coming-of-age period drama film reimagined.
"Chaos or Community?" is this year's theme for Western’s MLK Day Teach-in, part of an annual celebration in honor of slain civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. In addition, a featured exhibit curated by the Black History 101 Mobile Museum that honors Malcolm X will run at the same time as the teach-in.
Dr. Ilyasah Shabazz, daughter of Malcolm X and an award-winning author, educator and producer, is the guest speaker for Western's MLK Celebration and will talk on the theme "Chaos or Community?"