Office of Community Engaged Research - OCEnR

Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day!
Today we honor the legacy of an advocate for justice and equality. Celebrate by spreading kindness, embracing diversity, and igniting change within our communities.

Please join our partners for the "Brother Let's Talk: A Conversation on Black Men's Health" Symposium! This will be held Saturday, April 13th see flyer for details!

RSVP for the event today and register for health screenings by scanning the QR Codes.

Wayne State's Mobile Health Unit will be present to provide:

COVID-19 Nasal Swab Testing (if Symptomatic/Exposure)
COVID-19 Rapid Test Kits
Cholesterol Testing
Diabetes Testing
Kidney Function Testing
Vitals/High Blood Pressure Screenings
Rapid HIV/HCV Testing

DYK: In 2021, Amanda Gordon became the youngest inaugural poet in U.S. history. She performed her poem "The Hill We Climb" at the inauguration of President Joe Biden and by popular demand, Penguin Random House announced a first printing of one million copies each of her first three books.

In 1987, Mae C. Jemison, an engineer and physician, became the first Black woman to be admitted into NASA’s astronaut training program. By 1992 she flew into space aboard the Endeavour, becoming the first Black woman in space. https://shorturl.at/GHX36

Women’s History Month Spotlight: Mae Jemison Celebrate the women who made significant contributions in American history. Today we feature Mae Jemison. Mae Jemison is an engineer and former NASA astrona...

DYK: Hattie McDaniel was the first Black Oscar winner in 1940 for her role as Mammy in Gone with the Wind. This let's continue to celebrate the successes and strength of the brothers and sisters who paved the way for so many today.