African American Events

Join us for a once-in-a-generation celebration—The Charles H. Wright Museum’s 60th
Anniversary Gala, taking place on Saturday, October 11, 2025,
at the Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center.

This gala is more than a celebration—it’s a homecoming and
powerful tribute to the Wright as a

The Del Shannon Weekend Music Legacy Event
The popular Music Legacy event as part of Del Shannon Weekend is happening on Sunday, June 29th at 1PM at the Battle Creek Regional History Museum.
The event will feature a historical tour through the history of music, bands and artists in Battle Creek, and

May 31st, we will be promoting African American owned businesses down division, such as theangrychicken, Frechys fashion, and more! We will be hosting our first event to bring more business while showing the automotive industry of Grand Rapids. TheAngryChicken will be there serving food out of his