Black Male and QUEENS Focus Group

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Black Male & QUEENS Focus Group meets every Wednesday

The first Black Male and QUEENS Focus Group meeting this fall is Wednesday, Sept. 14, at noon in Room N-011. All are invited.
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Lasonia Gentle uplifts fellow graduates with commencement poem

Lauded by professors for her optimism and drive, graduating student Lasonia Gentle looks forward to pursuing a career in social work. She reads her commencement-inspired poem for other graduates.
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BMQFG holds Rites of Passage graduation event April 28

Members of HFC's BMQFG will be honored at April 28's Rites of Passage graduation event.
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Black Male Retention: Best Practices and Student Success Conference 2022

“Resiliency During Uncertainty: Succeeding Despite Challenges” is the theme of the 3rd annual Annual Black Male Retention: Best Practices and Student Success Conference. Dr. Fredrick Douglass Dixon is the keynote speaker.
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BMQFG helped Vanessa Newton realize her passion for nursing

HFC's BMQFG opened up many doors for nursing student Vanessa Newton, who is also enrolled in the Henry Ford II Honors program.
Dr. Kalvin DaRonne Harvell and Dr. Carter G. Woodson

“March THIRD: The Third Day of Our Preparation for Black History Month” March 2

HFC's Dr. Kalvin DaRonne Harvell will speak about the work of Dr. Carter G. Woodson, "Father of Black History Month," on March 2 (yes, the event name differs from the event date).
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BMQFG Presents “A Celebration of Black Love Day” Feb. 9

The BMQFG will discuss various opportunities with the Transfer Bridges to Humanities at Michigan and Henry Ford II Honors Program.
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BMQFG hosts Historically Black College and University virtual tour Jan. 19

Students will have the opportunity to hear from representatives of five universities during the Historically Black College and University (HBCU) event Jan. 19.
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HFC and UM-Dearborn invite you to MLK Peace Rally Jan. 20

MLK Peace Rally on January 20 begins at UM-Dearborn and ends at HFC. Senator Santana, Dr. Kalvin Harvell and VP Holly Diamond will speak.

Black Male and QUEENS Focus Group meetings for Winter 2022

The first Black Male and QUEENS Focus Group meeting this fall is Wednesday, Jan. 12, at noon via Zoom. All are invited.
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HawkPride: Alumna plans to attend law school after earning her MBA

HFC was Keirra Scott's third try at higher education. This time, she found the right path. Now, she's out to make a difference in others' lives.
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Celebrate Kwanzaa with the BMQFG on Dec. 1

Celebrate. Learn. Enjoy this annual community gathering and symposium! All are invited.
Dr. Kenja McCray

The Excellence of the Black Woman conference 2021

Join us for this free conference hosted by the Black Male and QUEENS Focus Group, Nov. 11 and 12. Dr. Kenja McCray is the keynote speaker. All are invited.
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HFC’s Claybourne coauthors CCSJ antiracism glossary

HFC's Chardin Claybourne is one of eight authors of, “Antiracism Glossary for Education and Life." His life experiences provided ample material, in addition to the academic exercise.
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HFC welcomes Courtney Henderson Matthews

HFC is the right fit and the right choice for new English instructor, who has taught in several states before coming to Michigan.
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Black Male and QUEENS Focus Group meetings for Fall 2021

The first Black Male and QUEENS Focus Group meeting this fall is Weds., Sept. 15 at noon, via Zoom. All are invited.
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Alanna Schwartz leads the way through U-M Englehardt Social Justice Project

Alanna Schwartz has changed her future goals because of her experience at HFC. This summer, she is working to change the world through a social justice fellowship.
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HFC sociology professor to speak at U-Wyoming’s Black Studies Center mini-symposium July 2

HFC sociology professor is the only instructor from a community college to speak at U-Wyoming's Black Studies Center mini-symposium on July 2.
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Black Male Retention: Best Practices and Student Success Conference

Dr. Theodore Ransaw is the keynote speaker for the 2nd Annual Black Male Retention: Best Practices & Student Success Conference April 14-16.
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What Black History Month means

President Kavalhuna shares his reflections on Black History Month and the legacy of race relations in America.
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Aspiring surgeon shares insights about the Global Black Experience

(video) HFC student Dia Camara presented "The Global Black Experience" in February. Camara's varied life experiences have shaped his aspirations to become a surgeon.
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Watch Dr. Kalvin DaRonne Harvell’s Feb. 17 talk on Black Wall Street

(Video) As part of the Black History Symposium, Dr. Kalvin DaRonne Harvell presented "Space, Race and the Case of Black Wall Street: Importance of a 2021 Interrogation."

Alanna Schwartz’s art educates about Kwanzaa as part of Black History Month

(Video) Alanna Grace-Marie Schwartz presents her art and its context during this event for the 2021 Black History Month event series.
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Engelhardt Social Justice Fellowship applications due March 5

Five applications for the U-M Engelhardt Social Justice Fellowship remain. Apply by March 5.