The Charles H. Wright Museum proudly presents "The Wright Conversations" and "The Wright Performances"
WHO: Every few weeks, The Wright hosts top minds from literature, law, music, dance, and more for inspiring talks and amazing performances. Explore the lineup below.
WHAT: Engage your mind with our curated collection of events featuring dynamic speakers chosen by Neil A. Barclay, President of the Charles H. Wright Museum. The Wright Conversations brings insightful and robust discussions to the Detroit community, addressing critical topics in civic engagement, art, history, and culture.
Experience the arts in our newly renovated theater at The Wright. This intimate venue, seating up to 284 guests, offers an exceptional view from every angle. For our inaugural season, we've carefully curated a collection of multi-disciplinary performances and lectures by celebrated local and national talent, showcasing the depth and diversity of artistic expression.
WHERE: The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History 315 Warren Ave., Detroit MI 48201 (313) 494-5800
WHEN:
The Wright Conversations:
- Joy Ann Reid | Sept. 14, 2024 @ 4:00pm
- Marcus Samuelsson | Dec. 12, 2024 @ 5:30pm
- LaTosha Brown | Jan. 20, 2025 @ 10:00am
Kwame Alexander | Apr. 9, 2025 @ 5pm
The Wright Performances:
- Roger Guenveur Smith | Sept. 26-28, 2024 @ 7:30 pm
Kyle Abraham | Mar. 27-28, 2025 @ 7:30 pm
Visit www.thewright.org for tickets & more information!
WHAT: The Wright Conversations and Performances are a curated collection of events featuring dynamic speakers and performers chosen by the President & CEO of the Charles H. Wright Museum, Neil A. Barclay. Dedicated to bringing insightful and robust conversation and entertainment to the Detroit community, these series address critical topics in the areas of civic engagement, art, history, and culture.
About the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History
The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History was founded in 1965 and is in the heart of Midtown Detroit’s Cultural Center. The Wright Museum’s mission is to open minds and change lives through the exploration and celebration of African American history and culture. And Still We Rise: Our Journey Through African American History and Culture — the museum’s 22,000 square foot, immersive core exhibit — is one of the largest, single exhibitions surveying the history of African Americans. The Wright Museum houses over 35,000 artifacts and archival materials and offers more than 300 public programs and events annually.
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Media Contacts:
Char Yates
Director of Media Relations
Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History
cyates@thewright.org
313.494-5839
Kelly Miner
Marketing & Communications Manager
Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History
kminer@thewright.org
313.494.5865