517 Juneteenth Seminar: Pathways to Wholeness

The 517 Juneteenth Seminar kicks off the weekend with purpose—sparking reflection, education, and collective empowerment.

About this Event

The 5th Annual 517 Juneteenth Weekend kicks off with Pathways to Wholeness, a powerful seminar and mixer that invites our community into dialogue, reflection, and healing under this year’s theme: Empowering Black Wellness.

This free-to-attend event will explore key intersections of wellness in the Black community, with a focus on:

• Mental & Physical Wellness
• Social & Environmental (Community) Wellness
• Financial & Occupational Wellness

Our panel features thought leaders and experts from across Michigan, including:

• Dr. Ruth Nicole Brown, Chair & Foundation Professor at Michigan State University
• Dr. LeConte Dill, Associate Professor of African American and African Studies, MSU
• Dwayne Powell Jr., Managing Partner at Kalamazoo Forward Ventures
• Dr. LaKeeya Tucker, OB/GYN at University of Michigan Health–Sparrow
• Dr. Kwesi Brown, Vice Provost for University Outreach & Engagement, MSU

Following the panel, stay for an engaging mixer featuring drinks, light refreshments, and DJ sets curated by DJ Kaels.

While this event is free with RSVP, donations are encouraged and can be made at the door or anytime during the weekend to support 517 Juneteenth Weekend programming.

Agenda


🕑: 06:30 PM - 08:00 PM
Empowering Black Wellness Seminar

🕑: 08:00 PM
Mixer


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