EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT

DATE: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2016

EVENT: The University of Michigan will honor the Rev. Jesse Jackson on his five decades of civil rights activism during a series of events.

Jackson will deliver a keynote address at 4 p.m. at Rackham Auditorium. He will share his reflections on the presidential race and on the future of the struggle for economic, political and social justice.

Following his speech, Bankole Thompson, former editor of the Michigan Chronicle, will moderate a question-and-answer session. Students from the School of Music, Theatre, & Dance will perform, illustrating the connection between social justice and the arts.

Panels include:

• 10-11:30 a.m.: “Transforming the Party?: The enduring significance of Jesse Jackson for president,” Rackham Assembly Hall (4th floor)
• Noon-1:30 p.m.: “Common Ground: A dialogue across decades of student activists at Michigan,” Rackham Amphitheater (4th floor)
• The event is free and open to the public, but requires a ticket. Tickets are available at the Michigan Union ticket office.

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PLACE: Rackham Building, 915 E Washington St., Ann Arbor

MEDIA: Jackson will be available for interviews prior to his speech. To reserve a ticket for his speech or to schedule an interview, contact Greta Guest at [email protected].

INFORMATION: Laura Lee, Ford School, 734-276-3000, [email protected]