Black Men in Unions

03/27/2026

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Young Workers Conference 2026: Planning Meeting #2
Hello everyone,

I hope that everyone is doing well! As a reminder, we'll have our SECOND planning meeting for Young Workers Conference 2026 (June 25-27) THIS SATURDAY (March 28). In these planning meetings, we collectively decide upon course offerings, the conference theme, awards recipients, T-shirt design, and other important factors that go into a conference. Decisions are made collectively by the people who show up, so come be part of this democratic process!

The first planning meeting will be held on Saturday, March 28, 10am-12pm, in Fairlane Center South, on the UM-Dearborn campus

Address: 19000 Hubbard Drive Dearborn, MI 48126

Please note!: We will be returning to our normal meeting location (Fairlane Center South), which is different than our February 28 meeting.

This will be an in-person meeting.

If you are outside the Metro Detroit area and would like to join virtually, please reply to this email and we'll make sure you get set up!

If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact me at 313-583-6594 or by email ([email protected]).

In Solidarity,

Ghana Goodwin-Dye

CLCS Staff

Center for Labor & Community Studies

University of Michigan - Dearborn

[email protected] | 313-583-6400

1230 Social Sciences Building

4901 Evergreen Road, Dearborn, MI 48128



CLCS volunteers and staff shall act honestly and ethically while in the performance of their duties. They shall treat all CLCS employees, volunteers, and program participants with respect, courtesy, and dignity. CLCS staff and volunteers shall not discriminate and shall be respectful of ethnic, national, gender, and cultural differences.

Any concerns should be brought promptly to CLCS Staff.


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University of Michigan - Dearborn

1230 SSB, 4901 Evergreen Rd, Dearborn, Michigan 48128

Email: [email protected], Phone: 313-583-6400; Fax 313-583-6430

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03/16/2026

Want to gain some labor knowledge? You need to register right now for the Michigan School for Women Workers conference that will be held on April 16th through the 19th. Don't let the name fool you if you do you're going to miss out on all of this knowledge! So do not delay, do not hesitate, do not sit and wait! If you do any of those things you will miss out register now and get the workshop that will help you on your journey to leadership!

02/23/2026

Did you miss Poetry And Conversations hosted by Vaquita Q Kennedy? No worries check out the headliner by tuning into our official YouTube channel don’t forget to hit the 👍🏾 and subscribe for more content.
Hit the link is below! ⬇️

https://youtu.be/SI7G3T4LEgg?si=gge7bzKrwv6Zxsp6

02/23/2026

A Photo from The 20th Annual Black Man In Union from 1988!
Submitted by Marsha Easley, she is shown on the left side of the photo wearing green.

02/23/2026

02/23/2026

Dr. Cleo Wynn from UAW Local 2360 describes the definition of Asé!

Asé (pronounced ah-shay), originating from the Yoruba culture of Nigeria, is a powerful concept representing the life force, energy, and authority to make things happen or produce change. Often translated as "so shall it be" or "amen," it signifies the power to manifest spoken words and bring about balance.

Key aspects of Asé:
Life Force: It is the spiritual energy flowing through all things—humans, animals, plants, and words.

Empowered Word: It is used to affirm, command, or seal a prayer/intention, meaning "it is true" or "it is done".

Manifestation: It represents the ability to shape reality and make desires become reality.

02/23/2026

Early morning conversation with the youth and Union’s class this year at

02/23/2026

Faces of 2026 Black Men In Unions!

02/23/2026

UAW Region 1 Mens Council Photo

02/23/2026

Registration Staff Group Photos