On November 16, "50 years of civil rights leadership: A U-M symposium in honor of Rev. Jesse Jackson" drew hundreds of guests and national media coverage. After a morning panel on "Transforming the party: The enduring significance of Jesse Jackson fo...
Last fall, I wrote to you about beginning our strategic planning process for diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives at the Ford School. This fall, I am proud to release our five-year strategic plan, which includes measurable goals for promoting...
Bankole Thompson, host of “Redline,” a public affairs program that airs daily on 910 AM Super Station Detroit, delivered a live broadcast from the Ford School on October 7.
Thompson interviewed a number of guests, including Josh Rivera (MPP ’17)...
For half a century, the Rev. Jesse Jackson has courageously advanced civil rights across racial, gender, and economic boundaries in the United States and around the world. The University of Michigan is honored to have the chance to celebrate and advance the Reverend’s work this fall, at a daylong series of events that promises to be intellectually engaging as well as inspiring.
Andra Gillespie, Leah Wright Rigueur, Lester Spence, Jerry Austin, and moderator Ann Lin talk about the impact of Reverend Jackson's run for president. November, 2016.
Performances by the School of Music, Theatre and Dance at the 50 Years of Civil Rights Leadership: A U-M Symposium in honor of Rev. Jesse Jackson. November, 2016.
Bankole Thompson interviews Reverend Jesse Jackson about his run for office in 1988 and 1984 and how those campaigns impact contemporary campaigns and elections. November, 2016.
Bankole Thompson talks with Reverend Jesse Jackson about his thoughts on his presidential campaign, student activism, current civil right struggles, and the 2016 election. October, 2016.
For half a century, the Reverend Jesse Jackson has courageously advanced civil rights across racial, gender, and economic boundaries in the United States and around the world. Join us for a symposium on 11/16. Event details: http://myumi.ch/LR09E
