African American Events

Black Arts Festival celebrates the origins of our organization and its mission to uplift black artistry within the community. This family-friendly event brings together artists of all genres and locals for a day of vibrant live performances, DJ sets, and a diverse mix of retail, food, and

I ROCK MY OWN is a Juneteenth event celebrating the cultural and historical legacy of natural (afro-textured) hair through portraiture.

Join us between 3-7 p.m. on Friday, June 19th for the largest Natural Hair photo day anywhere! See old friends, meet new ones, and enjoy music and refreshments

 OPEN MIC NIGHT

Enjoy some of Metro Detroit’s best spoken word poets
as they perform live on the library lawn!

 Featuring live music by Boddum Band
 Hosted by MC Tony Speaks

Come out for an evening of creativity, community and entertainment.

We’ll also have:
• Food
• Vendors
• Book sales
• and more!

Register