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Wright
Museum
Celebrates
60 Years
of
History,
Education,
Inspiring
Exhibits
and
Entertainment
at
Annual
Gala
By
Laydell
Wood
Harper
TellUsDetroit.Com
DETROIT
- Let
the
celebration
begin!
On
Saturday,
October
19, the
Wright
Museum
kicked
off the
60th
anniversary
of the
Charles
H.
Wright
Museum
of
African
American
History.
It was a
wonderful
celebration.
The
lively
crowd
enjoyed
an
evening
of
music,
dancing,
and fun,
with
live
performances
by Larry
Lee and
the
Back-in-the-Day
Band, as
well as
a dance
performance
by Fast
Freddy –
“The
Scene.”
The
After
Party
with Jit
& Joy
energized
the
evening
as
guests
took
over the
dance
floor
and
continued
the
festivities
for the
remainder
of the
night.
Some
of
Detroit’s
most
prominent
citizens
came out
to
celebrate
one of
the
city’s
finest
institutions.
Dressed
in
evening
attire,
guests
showcased
their
finest
outfits
for this
special
occasion.
The
Wright
Museum,
known
nationally,
has
dedicated
itself
for over
half a
century
to
exploring
and
celebrating
the rich
cultural
legacy
of
African
Americans.
"As
I've
shared
with
many of
you
recently,
celebrating
a
milestone
is an
incredible
privilege,
and
kicking
off our
60th
Anniversary
tonight
is
exciting,”
said
Neil A.
Barclay,
Museum
President
& CEO.
“We
reflect
on and
are
inspired
by the
numerous
stories
that
illustrate
the
tremendous
impact
this
institution
has had
on so
many,
both
here and
throughout
the
country.”
Through
dozens
of
permanent
and
visiting
exhibitions,
over 150
learning
and
engagement
programs,
as well
as
education
and
research
opportunities
for
adults,
children,
and
visiting
scholars,
The
Wright
inspires
visitors
toward
greater
understanding,
acceptance,
and
unity by
reflecting
on both
the
triumphs
and
tragedies
of
African
American
history.
Home
to the
Blanche
Coggin
Underground
Railroad
Collection,
the
Harriet
Tubman
Museum
Collection,
and the
Sheffield
Collection—
a
repository
of
documents
regarding
the
labor
movement
in
Detroit—among
many
other
notable
artifacts,
The
Wright
houses
over
35,000
items
related
to the
African
American
experience.
Each
year,
more
than
half a
million
people
visit
The
Wright
to
engage
with its
unparalleled
collection.
According
to the
event
program
booklet,
"And
Still We
Rise:
Music,
Movements,
Moments,"
the
Wright
Museum
of
African
American
History
is a
cultural
institution
with
powerful
exhibits
and
collections,
dynamic
public
programs,
and
far-reaching
impacts
at
local,
regional,
and
national
levels.
Its
mission
is to
open
minds
and
change
lives.
The
holiday
season
will be
in full
swing in
a little
over two
months,
so make
the most
of this
joyful
season
by
planning
early.
Here are
a few
great
suggestions
for fun,
budget-friendly
activities
that
will
create
lasting
holiday
memories
for the
whole
family.
The
events
listed
represent
nonprofit
organizations,
and the
funds
raised
from
these
annual
activities
will
enhance
programs
that
truly
make a
difference
in the
community.
Consider
these
events
as an
opportunity
to enjoy
yourself
while
giving
back.
For more
information,
visit
thewright.org.
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