UM-Flint Intercultural Center

03/22/2025

Last week’s ICC Educational Excursion to Detroit, in collaboration with the Division of Student Affairs, was a great opportunity to take students around some of the museums of Detroit’s Cultural Center Historic District and we hope everyone enjoyed their time!

03/20/2025

Next week Tuesday, March 25, for this month’s Queerness in Color we’ll be talking about q***r
BIPOC Immigrants within the U.S., recognizing the fact that q***r immigrants are not always recognized in conversations and the legacy and impact they have had within the q***r community and country in general. From 2-3 p.m. in the Loving Lounge, all are welcome!

“Queerness in Color” is a monthly series held by the Intercultural Center and the Center of Gender and Sexuality where q***r people of color are centered and allowed space to authentically be themselves and have conversations relating to them. While the conversation may be geared towards people of color, everyone is encouraged to come as this can be an opportunity to widen their perspectives and learn from their peers in a respectful manner.

03/19/2025

Next week Wednesday from 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. we’re welcome to have Jerry Alexander from The Office of Educational Opportunity Initiatives as this month’s Lunch and Learn guest.

Jerry Alexander is an experienced program manager currently serving at the University of Michigan-Flint since November 2020. With a background that includes roles such as Assistant Program Manager at GEAR UP and Lead Program Associate at Education Opportunities Initiatives, Jerry has developed expertise in database management, statistical reporting, website maintenance, and IT support. Notable accomplishments include facilitating workshops on college readiness and establishing sustainable partnerships through AmeriCorps VISTA. Jerry holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Information Systems and a Master’s of Business Administration from the University of Michigan-Flint.

03/17/2025

This week Thursday from 4 - 5:30 P.M. in the ICC is this month’s SJLS on Gender, Advocacy, and Allyship.

These monthly sessions in collaboration with The Center of Gender and Sexuality will explore various social justice topics and the diverse and inclusive perspectives that they can bring. SJLS is open to all students, faculty, and staff who are looking to deepen their understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Dinner will be provided.

03/16/2025

On Thursday UM-Flint sent student facilitators and attendees from the ICC, , , and Graduate Students of Color to The Arts and Anti-Racism event held at the Ann-Arbor campus for performances based around the impacts of racism and discuss race and racism in recognition of the International Day for the Elimination of Racism.

This event was made possible by a collaboration of The SMTD (School of Music, Theater and Dance) DEI Office, The Office for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, The Anti-Racism Collaborative, U-M Dearborn, U-M Flint, The Arts Initiative, and The CRLT Players.

03/10/2025

Join the ICC and Division of Student Affairs on Friday, March 14th for an Educational Excursion to Detroit!
There are only 25 spots available and you must register for the event on CampusConnections to save your spot.

The link to register is in our linktree in our bio

Excursion Schedule:
- 8:20 a.m. Meet in UCEN lobby to board bus for
Detroit
- 9:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Charles H. Wright
Museum of African American History
- 12:00 - 3:30 p.m. Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) and lunch
- 3:30 p.m. Bus heads back to Flint and arrives at
UCEN lobby at 5 p.m.

03/09/2025

This upcoming Tuesday, March 11 from 2 - 2:45 p.m. we’re talking about the Pink Tax, the concept that products marketed to women cost more than nearly identical products targeted at men.

“What’s The Word?” is a weekly event on Tuesday from 2 - 2:45 p.m. held by the Intercultural Center Programming Staff. Here an intern gets to talk about a current topic or specific interest they want to discuss, these can be more casual conversations or a bit more in-depth discussions that all are welcome to attend. Whatever the topic or form of discussion we hope you’ll join us!

03/07/2025

We are happy to see our assistant director getting some national recognition!

Today, we are thrilled to celebrate LaQwana "Q" Dockery, the 2025 recipient of the Womxn's Issues Professional Development Access Grant. 📣

Q is the Assistant Director at the University of Michigan-Flint’s Intercultural Center, where she creates cross-cultural programs focused on belonging, advocacy, and education. She co-chairs the Communities of Belonging initiative and serves on the Campus Climate Team, shaping a more inclusive campus. Beyond campus, Q is an active member of The University of Michigan Voices of the Staff, UM-Flint’s DEI Committee, and the Inclusive History Project. She has presented nationally at NCORE and serves as UM-Flint’s Staff Council Chair (2024-2025). Q holds a BSW from Adrian College and two Master’s degrees from the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor in Social Work and Higher Education (Diversity & Social Justice). 👏

Join us in celebrating Q and all our outstanding award recipients at the Womxn in Student Affairs KC, NASPA Center for Women, Journal of Women and Gender in Higher Education, and Alice Manicur Symposium Alum reception, Monday, March 17, from 5:30-7:00 p.m. CST, at the Marriott Warehouse Arts District, Gravier C. 🎉

03/01/2025

A trip down memory lane, when we hosted Bobby Seale 6 years ago…

This content may not be suitable for all audiences. This video contains sensitive topics including racism and violence, and also includes some adult language.

03/01/2025

This past Wednesday BSU, Black Girls Code, CGS, Graduate Students of Color, and ICC collaborated on the Taste of Black Culture Joint Networking Mixer.

Attendees learned the history and significance of soul food catered by Sumtin’ 2 Eat, a local Flint restaurant, while making new connections!

02/28/2025

Winter break mode: activated! Taking a break from lectures and labs and embracing the (potential) warmth. Wishing our campus community a rejuvenating and adventurous winter break!

02/28/2025

Monday marked the 5th annual Iqbal Symposium and we’d like to thank keynote speaker Imam Dawud Walid, executive director of the Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations and all of the panelists from across Michigan that led an enlightening discussion and event.

02/24/2025

This week join us as we discuss the political power of maps! From 2 - 2:45 p.m., this Tuesday 25 in the ICC

“What’s The Word?” is a weekly event on Tuesday from 1:45-2:30 p.m. held by the Intercultural Center Programming Staff. Here an intern gets to talk about a current topic or specific interest they want to discuss, these can be more casual conversations or a bit more in-depth discussions that are all welcome to join. Whatever the topic or form of discussion we hope you’ll join us!

02/23/2025

We hope everyone had a great time Friday at Rollhaven and thank you to the Black Student Union, Office of the Dean of Students, Center for Global Engagement, Division of Student Affairs, Housing & Residential Life, Campus Activities Board, and the National Pan-Hellenic Council for co-sponsoring this event!

02/22/2025

Thank you to Dr. Sasha Drummond-Lewis for such an enlightening Lunch and Learn this Wednesday and thank you to all who attended and we hope everyone learn something from this conversation!

02/21/2025

Join ICC, The Department of Political Science, and AAHC for our “Know Your Rights” event facilitated by Immigration Attorney Muna Jondy! Gain valuable insights into your legal rights and protections. Don’t miss this opportunity to get informed and empowered.
All are welcome!

This event is BOTH in-person (Loving Lounge) and virtual by registering to the event on CampusConnections

02/15/2025

The rescheduled date for this year’s 5th Annual Allama Muhammad Iqbal Symposium and Banquet Dinner is Monday, Feb. 24 from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. located in the Northbank Center Grand Ballroom.

The symposium was conceived of by members of the Muslim community to nurture a deeper understanding of the rich history and living tradition of Islamic thought and civilization and its impact on the world we share.
We share a meal together and enjoy a presentation and dialogue with invited guests.

Our speaker this year is Imam Dawud Walid.

Dawud Walid is currently the Executive Director of the Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI) and member of the Imams Council of Michigan.

Walid has studied under qualified scholars the disciplines of Arabic grammar and morphology (al-Nahw wa al-Sarf), foundations of Islamic jurisprudence (Usul al-Figh), Prophetic narrations (al-Ahadith al-Nabawiyyah) and sciences of the exegesis of the Qur’an (Ulum Tafsir al-Qur’an). He previously served as an imam at Masjid Wali Muhammad in Detroit and the Bosnian American Islamic Center in Hamtramck, Michigan.

He is the author of the books Futuwwah and Raising Males Into Sacred Manhood, Blackness and Islam, and Towards Sacred Activism as well as co-author of the books Centering Black Narrative: Black Muslim Nobles Among the Early Pious Muslims and Centering Black Narrative: Ahl al-Bayt, Blackness & Africa. He has lectured at over 100 institutions of higher learning in North America, Great Britain and West Africa about Islam and social justice as well as spoken at the 2008 and 2011 Congressional Black Caucus Conventions.

He has also received awards of recognition from the city councils of Detroit and Hamtramck and from the Mayor of Lansing as well as a number of awards from other religious and community organizations.

02/14/2025

For this month’s Social Justice Leadership Series, the ICC interns are leading a conversation on economic oppression joined in conversation with CGS, and dinner from 4 - 5:30 on Thursday, Feb. 20.

We’d also like to thank everyone who attended the first SJLS session of the semester last month, and Q and Samara for leading that discussion!

These monthly sessions held by ICC and CGS will explore various social justice topics and the diverse and inclusive perspectives that they can bring. SJLS is open to all students, faculty, and staff who are looking to deepen their understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Dinner will be provided.