Juanita Moore, President and CEO of the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, will be on campus Wednesday, November 2, 2011, to discuss the African American journey through time. The presentation is free and open to the public and will begin at 11:30 a.m. in the McDowell Center. Guests will have an opportunity to meet with Ms. Moore following the presentation.

The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History in Detroit preserves and educates the public on the history, life and culture of African Americans. Founded in 1965 by Dr. Charles H. Wright and expanded in 1997, the museum serves as the world's largest resource center dedicated to African American history, providing quality educational programs and exhibitions documenting the horror of slavery, the struggle for freedom, and the civil rights movement. For more information about the museum visit http://www.thewright.org/.

The Schoolcraft College International Institute is pleased to host Ms. Moore as one of several events and activities in celebration of the Focus: North America Series in 2011. Each year the SCII selects an area of the world in which to focus. Coursework, programs and other college activities are planned that promote an appreciation of the diversities and commonalities among world cultures and better understanding of the global forces shaping our lives. The Focus Series and associated events are made possible by a grant from the Schoolcraft College Foundation. For more information about the SCII and upcoming events visit http://www.schoolcraft.edu/scii/focus.asp.