FLINT, Mich. — The University of Michigan-Flint will host “Cracks in the Pavement,” a free community symposium on Wednesday, Nov. 6, from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
The event marks the launch of new research supported by a $495,000 Mellon Foundation grant awarded to the university last year. The symposium will bring together scholars, students and community members to explore how civic life shapes democracy.
“This event reflects UM-Flint’s dedication to fostering dialogue and collaboration across our campus and the Flint community,” said Abby Parrill-Baker, Provost and Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs at UM-Flint. “By bringing together diverse voices, we can deepen our understanding of how everyday civic practices shape democracy in meaningful ways.”
The Mellon Foundation-funded project supports research and programming focused on the intersections of civic engagement, social justice, and community resilience.
Keynote speakers will include Joe Guinan, president, The Democracy Collaborative; Esteban Kelly, executive director, U.S. Federation of Worker Cooperatives; Thea Lee, former president of the Economic Policy Institute and former undersecretary of the Bureau of International Labor Affairs (2021-25); Dan Kildee, former representative, U.S. House of Representatives.
“Cracks in the Pavement” will take place on the UM-Flint campus and is open to the public.
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