Mumia Abu-Jamal and Oprah Winfrey: Comparisons in media and politics | February 7, 2024 Hybrid

1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. | Lecture | Zoom

Wayne State Professor Todd Burroughs will discuss the life and work of two giants in African American media, journalism, and politics.  Mumia...

Mario Grillo on the Machito influence, Afro-Latin jazz, and dance music | February 21, 2024 In-person

12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. | Lecture | Undergraduate Library

Musician Mario Grillo, son of the legendary Afro-Cuban band leader Machito, will discuss in his life in music.  Mario Grillo shares his story...