Black Male and QUEENS Focus Group

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BMQFG hosts 4th Annual Excellence of the Black Woman Conference Nov. 15

Excellence of the Black Woman Conference inspires and challenges participants to reimagine how conferences can bring value to their lives.
Portrait of Vanessa Newton, HFC nursing student.

Vanessa Newton’s childbirth experience led her to choose nursing

Vanessa Newton’s experiences at HFC helped her develop skills across the spectrum of what it means to be a nurse.
All the way to the right in blue is Christina Bailey, with high school students.

A Day in the Life of a Hawk is a fun introduction to HFC academics

HFC welcomed students from several high schools for a fun, immersive academic experience showing what it’s like to be an HFC Hawk.
Headshot of Dr. Akil Houston.

5th annual Black Male Retention, Success, and Best Practices Conference April 19

“Children of the Diaspora Educate through the Word: Refinement, Knowledge, and the Art of Hip Hop" is the theme of the April 19 Black Male Retention, Success, and Best Practices Conference. Dr. Akil Houston is the keynote speaker.
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HFC names Chardin Claybourne Director of the Henry Ford II Honors Program

As the Henry Ford II Honors Program Director, Chardin Claybourne's goal is to make it the premier community college honors program in Michigan.
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Celebrate Black History Month!

Culture, drumming, talent, cooking demos, HISTORY, and more will be shared and showcased during this month's events. Please join us!
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Black Male and QUEENS Focus Group meetings for the Winter 2024 semester

Everyone is invited as the Black Male and QUEENS Focus Group meets weekly during the Winter 2024 semester.
HFC students at MLK Peace Rally with signs and flags.

Join HFC and UM-Dearborn for 3rd annual MLK Peace Rally

HFC Sociology instructor Dr. Kalvin DaRonne Harvell will speak at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Peace Rally on January 18.
Keynote speaker Lisa D. Givan.

Excellence of the Black Woman Conference 2023

Join us for this free conference celebrating the excellence of Black women on Oct. 20. Lisa D. Givan is the keynote speaker. All are welcome (men, women, children).
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Community Read every Wednesday this fall; all are welcome!

Join the Black Male and QUEENS Focus Group for open discussions about the modern implications and legacy of this famous historic work. Didn't read it? Come anyway!
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Black Male & QUEENS Focus Group meetings for the Fall 2023 semester

Everyone is invited as the BMQFG begins its weekly meetings for the Fall 2023 semester, starting Wednesday, Sept. 6, at noon.
Charles Brooks smiling and wearing glasses, is holding a framed certificate in front of an HFC backdrop.

Charles Brooks named Star Biology Student

Charles Brooks won't let anything stand in his way. He didn't think he fit in, but he found his way at HFC, and has thrived despite many academic and personal challenges.
Daisha Griffin in commencement robe and cap with diploma, smiling.

HFC alumna transfers to U-M, aspires to a career in cancer research

Daisha Griffin, who attended HFC on a Futures for Frontliners scholarship, will transfer to U-M this fall. She aspires to go to medical school and pursue a career in cancer research.
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Trey Counts aspires to work with NBA athletes

A model Hawk: HFC has taught Trey Williams how to manage his time and studies, and has inspired his off-court NBA dream.
Kalvin Harvell and Adam Harris

“Face Everything And Rise” headlines keynote at Black Male Retention and Success Conference

Author Adam Harris delivered an inspirational keynote speech with many memorable moments at the 2023 Black Male Retention, Success, and Best Practices Conference.

BMQFG hosts Rites of Passage celebration

During this pre-Commencement event April 26, the Black Male and QUEENS Focus Group will honor BMQFG and Detroit Promise students who are graduating.
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Student dialogue on policing and the community

On April 12, students and local law enforcement representatives will speak about the current state of policing in the community. All HFC community members are invited.
Book cover: the Mis-Education of the Negro

Join the Community Read conversation: Dr. Carter G. Woodson’s famous book

Join the Black Male and QUEENS Focus Group for this enlightening and fascinating learning experience during Black History Month.
Bogolan African print pattern in gold, orange, and black with outlined prominent black Americans.

HFC celebrates Black History Month through public events

Join us for free, public events to learn about, share, and celebrate Black History Month.
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Black Male & QUEENS Focus Group meetings for the Winter 2023 semester

All are invited as the Black Male and QUEENS Focus Group begins its meetings for the Winter 2022 Semester, effective Wednesday, Jan. 18, at noon.
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HFC and UM-Dearborn co-host MLK Peace Rally (Jan. 19)

During the week of the MLK holiday, a peace rally begins at UM-Dearborn and ends at HFC. HFC Sociology instructor Dr. Kalvin DaRonne Harvell will speak.
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Excellence of the Black Woman Conference is today

Join us for this free conference hosted by the Black Male and QUEENS Focus Group on Nov. 11. Dr. Pamela L. Pugh, vice president of the Michigan State Board of Education, is the keynote speaker.
A headshot of Dr. Kalvin DaRonne Harvell.

HFC’s Harvell joins Community Conversation on supporting Black male students

Dr. Kalvin DaRonne Harvell will give his insights at Nov. 19's “How to Support Michigan’s Black Male Students in 2023" discussion.
2020-2021 UROP Mellon Scholarship recipient Alanna Grace-Marie Schwartz.

Students: Mellon Research Scholar Fellowship info session Sept. 21

For HFC students interested in the humanities or social sciences, do not miss this session!