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Date(s): Sunday, February 15, 2026
Time: 2:00pm-3:00pm
Venue: Westgate Branch of AADL
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In this lecture, Detroit-based historian and author Anthony Brogdon focuses on the history of Black towns and settlements, including details on the first African American to own land in America, the first black community in America, major migration movements, and names of Black towns and settlements before 1865.
Anthony Brogdon is a historian and the author of Black Business Book and That’s My Land, a comprehensive book on the history of black towns and settlements. He is the host of the internationally acclaimed podcast Strong Inspirations, and producer of the nationally toured documentary Business in the Black. He has been nicknamed “The Voice of Black History.”
This event includes a signing with books for sale.
MLK Day & Black History: Ann Arbor Family Guide
There are a number of family friendly events in Ann Arbor for Martin Luther King Jr Day and Black History Month in February. At this point we have just started to add them for 2026. Be sure to check back frequently for updates and additional events. Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr Day in Ann Arbor […]
- Date(s): Sunday, February 15, 2026
- Time: 2:00pm-3:00pm
- Cost: Free
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- Organizer: Ann Arbor District Library
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Venue: Westgate Branch of AADL
Address: 2503 Jackson Ave, Ann Arbor
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