On March 11, in honor of Women’s History Month, ACCESS and the Inkster Chapter of the Delta Sigma Theta sorority, in partnership with AARP Michigan, hosted its 2nd Annual Women’s Race Dialogue at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History.
Female leaders and influencers from both the Arab American and African American community were invited to come together, through this unique gathering, to continue an important dialogue that began over 12 years ago about how these two communities perceive one another.
The event, themed From Stereotypes to Solutions, hosted approximately 80 women, who engaged in dialogue about bringing the Arab American and African American communities closer together. The goal of this annual event is to foster an honest conversation, designed to challenge stereotypes and eliminate the cultural barriers that divide these communities. ACCESS and Delta Sigma Theta work together to create a safe space for members of both communities to honestly examine the issues that impact these communities and the perceptions that keep them apart.
Metro Detroit is home to a sizable African American community and the largest concentration of Arab Americans in the nation. Unfortunately, the relationship between the region’s black and Arab populations has often been strained. This important conversation allows both ACCESS and Delta Sigma Theta to enhance awareness and understanding among the communities that they work so closely with
To view photos from the event, visit: https://flic.kr/s/aHsk9g7uvR
