BLACK HISTORY IN MOTION

This free and open-to-the-community event brings together history, culture, youth empowerment, and meaningful connection in one powerful day.

Saturday, February 28, 2026, from 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM at South Pointe Scholars Academy 10550 Geddes Rd., Superior Twp., Ypsilanti, MI 48198

WMBK 50 Strong Breakfast

10-11AM

CLR Youth Programming

11AM-1PM

Black History Open House

1:30-3:30PM

Full schedule below

REGISTRATION

50 Strong Breakfast

(10:00 AM – 11:00 AM)

We begin the day in partnership with Washtenaw My Brother’s Keeper (WMBK) monthly male youth mentorship event, this includes:

  • Black History 101 Mobile Museum Tours

  • Free hot breakfast for those who pre-register on eventbrite

  • Make & Take Black History art station

  • Featured WMBK programming

CLR Cultural Youth Programming

(11:00 AM – 1:00 PM)

  • Icebreaker and Circle-Time 11-11:30AM

  • Interactive 20-minute workshop rotations beginning at 11:30 AM, featuring:

  • Black History 101 Mobile Museum Experience

  • Black History painting station with Curtis Wallace (Be Creative Arts Studio)

  • Interactive Congolese drum & dance mini workshops with Bichini Bia Congo

  • Financial Literacy (Jobs & Careers) workshop led by Cre of Bank of Ann Arbor

  • Free lunch for youth who pre-register

OPEN HOUSE

(1:30 – 3:30 PM)

Nationally Acclaimed Black History 101 Mobile Museum 1:30-3:30pm

Rare artifacts and powerful storytelling bringing African American history to life*

Spoken Word presented by The Urban Wordsmith Society 1:30pm

Screening of the Essence Film Festival selected film Living Proof, highlighting the Museum’s national impact 1:45pm

Storytime w/ Kallista Marie (Our Community Reads), featuring ABC’s of Black History 2:50pm

Hands-on youth activities centered on identity, leadership, and creative reflection 1:30-3:30

The History of CLR Academy presented by Justin Harper & Jamall Bufford 3:20pm

Snacks & refreshments available 1:30-3:30

This is more than an event — it is an opportunity to gather, learn, celebrate, and invest in the next generation of leaders.

The event is free and open to the public, but registration is strongly encouraged.

REGISTER FOR YOUR FREE OPEN HOUSE TICKETS HERE

REGISTER FOR YOUR FREE 50 STRONG BREAKFAST TICKETS HERE

For more information, please contact:

Lauren Hodges

Lauren.a2ypsioutreach@gmail.com