You are cordially invited to the
2026 Spirit of Diversity Reception
Benefitting the Journalism Institute for Media Diversity student scholarships

FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 2026  | 6 - 8 PM
 St. Andrew’s Hall  
918 Ludington Mall, Det. MI 48202
(on Wayne State University’s campus behind Manoogian Hall)

Introducing the 2026 Honorees
Spirit of Diversity Award  
Errin Haines
Editor-at-large, The 19th | MS NOW Contributor
National President, National Association of Black Journalists

Working in the Spirit of Diversity Award
Erin Perry, PhD   
Editor-in-chief, Outlier Media 

Tickets: $100.00
Consider purchasing a student ticket to underwrite the cost of Student Attendance at the reception: $50.00

In addition to celebrating our honorees, this fabulous evening will include
•    Networking time with other WSU alumni and supporters of the Journalism Institute for  Media Diversity
•    Student Scholarship awards ceremony for the 2026-2027 Academic Year
•    Hors d’ oeuvres 

RSVP by Wednesday, April 15th
For more information contact: Alicia Nails at ANails@wayne.edu
 

Parking in Structure #2 accessible from the northbound Lodge Service Drive just off W. Warren - $9 using credit card