Detroit Evening Report: National Black Men in Leadership summit coming to Huntington Place in Detroit

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The Michigan Diversity Council (MIDC) is hosting its National Black Men in Leadership summit this month.


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The theme of this year’s two-day event is the legacy of Black leadership and excellence. The summit brings together successful Black male professionals across industries to connect and network.

The summit is happening Aug. 17-18 at Huntington Place in downtown Detroit. More information can be found at michigandiversitycouncil.org.

MIDC Executive Director Darlene King-Turner spoke with Detroit Today host Stephen Henderson about the summit on DPTV. Watch the interview below.

 

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  • Tia Graham
    Tia Graham is a reporter and Weekend Edition Host for 101.9 WDET. She graduated from Michigan State University where she had the unique privilege of covering former President Barack Obama and his trip to Lansing in 2014.