University Relations, the Organization of Black Alumni and the Department of Political Science are hosting a panel discussion, “Detroit History is Black History Part II: The Young and Archer Years.” The conversation will focus on Detroit’s Black political leadership under Mayors Coleman A. Young and Dennis W. Archer, Sr. Panelists will discuss the narratives, some known and unknown, that defined the leadership of Detroit’s first Black mayors and how they impact Detroit’s economic and political landscapes today. All panelists worked in city government during the "Young and Archer years" and are also Wayne State University alumni.

Moderator

Jerome Vaughn
WDET News Director

Panelists

Sheila M. Cockrel
Former Detroit City Council Member

Sherrie Farrell
Communications with Young and Archer Administrations

Greg Bowens
Mayor Archer’s Press Secretary

Rev. Larry Simmons
Mayor Young’s Political Director

Dr. Ronald Brown
WSU Political Science Professor