

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Early Detroit: Black Women Who Changed History
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 05 Mar, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu, 05 Mar, 2026 at 08:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Early Detroit: Black Women Who Changed History brings to light the stories of six extraordinary women long overlooked in American history, remembered only in passing notes or within the margins of others’ narratives. Told through a whimsical yet grounded style, this presentation weaves little-known African American history with honest storytelling that will move you to both laughter and tears.

Presented by Sharon Sexton, author, historian and filmmaker, who has been collecting Michigan’s black history for more than 35 years. Her research led to a video documentary, Black Bottom and Paradise Valley, The Forgotten Legacy. Sexton's discoveries also contributed to two monuments being built on the Detroit River, The Gateway to Freedom Monument in Hart Plaza, Detroit and the Tower of Freedom Monument in Windsor, Ont., Canada.  DK

 
This program is part of the Southfield Library and the Southfield Historical Societies' recognition of the America 250 celebration.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/southfield/early-detroit-black-women-who-changed-history/200029747885453
- **Event Categories**: womens-history-month, art, literary-art, storytelling
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 9

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029747885453?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=southfield-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Southfield
- **state**: MI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 26300 Evergreen Rd, Southfield, MI, United States, Michigan 48076
- **lat**: 42.48246
- **long**: -83.23973
- **full address**: 26300 Evergreen Rd, Southfield, MI, United States, Michigan 48076

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Southfield Public Library (https://allevents.in/org/southfield-public-library/12023194)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Thu, 05 Mar, 2026 at 06:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 26300 Evergreen Rd, Southfield, MI, United States, Michigan 48076
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Southfield Public Library
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** womens-history-month, art, literary-art, storytelling
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Early Detroit: Black Women Who Changed History ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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