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Critically Concerned: Catholic Women Religious and the Nonviolent Quest for Peace and Justice, Experiences and Perspectives. A Virtual Roundtable

On November 9, CLASA at Detroit Mercy joined with three other Mercy universities to offer an online educational program.
Speakers: Jean Clark, OP; Diane Guerin, RSM; Eileen Markey; Carole Sargent.
Sponsored by: Peace History Society; Gwynedd Mercy University; University of Detroit Mercy (CLASA); University of St. Joseph.

Gwynned Mercy University, the main host of the event, has provided a recording of the panel. you can access it directly by viewing the recorded video. (Closed captions begin at the 8-minute mark and continue throughout the rest of the recording).

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Jennifer Hart

On March 29, 2023, we hosted Dr. Jennifer Hart and her talk, “Conceptual Schemes and the Decolonization of African Studies…” She shared some of the interests she had in Akan philosophy, from her days in Ghana studying with Kwame Gyekye.

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Her talk had many interesting details and philosophical insights, which were much appreciated by the many students gathered.

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Khimaja Connell

On April 17, 2023, CLASA hosted "Defying Canons: an examination of the philosophy of two Caribbean women," by Khimaja Connell of University of the West Indies - Mona Campus. She shared about two women artists who explored Jamaican national identity in their works.

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Please see our extensive photo page of our UCA Jesuit Martyrs Fundraiser Dinner 2023!

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We happily hosted two Honduran activists who each gave talks (April 2023) Photos online

Karla Rivas

Reynaldo Dominguez

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Jose Artiga is welcomed to Detroit by Sue Sattler, Bill and Mary Carry

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Reynaldo and Mother Earth

During his tour of Detroit, Reynaldo found Mother Earth in the sculpture garden of the Capuchin’s center on Mt. Elliott, and he gave her a big hug.

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Spring planting

Jose Artiga and Reynaldo Dominquez inspect the preparations for planting at the Gleaners lot at Earthworks urban farm in Detroit.

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Reynaldo Dominguez and Karla Rivas (along with CLASA director Gail Presbey) take in the beauty of spring on Belle Isle, and the Detroit skyline across the Detroit river.

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Elaine Carey

Elaine Carey, former director of CLASA who is now Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Oakland University reflected on how the Carney Archive began.

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