Reclaiming the Northern Black Freedom Struggle | Free Author Talk and Q&A with Dr. Jeanne Theoharis
Schedule
Sun, 18 Jan, 2026 at 02:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
20900 Oakwood Blvd, Dearborn, MI, United States, Michigan 48124 | Dearborn, MI
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Join us at Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation for an author talk with historian and New York Times bestselling author Dr. Jeanne Theoharis as she explores her newly published book “King of the North: Martin Luther King Jr.’s Life of Struggle Outside the South” in conversation with Amber N. Mitchell, Curator of Black History at The Henry Ford. Shortlisted for the 2025 Museum of African American History Stone Book Award, King of the North offers a radical reframing of the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., illuminating his activism beyond the American South. This event aligns with The Henry Ford’s annual commemoration of Dr. King’s legacy and our ongoing dedication to sharing America’s stories of courage, equality and resilience.
In Theoharis’ bold retelling, Dr. King emerges as someone who not only led a movement but, from Boston to Los Angeles to Detroit, challenged segregation, as well as policing, housing and job discrimination with urgency and purpose. “King of the North” speaks directly to our struggles over racial inequality today. Just as she restored Rosa Parks' central place in modern American history, Theoharis radically expands our understanding of Dr. King’s life and work — a vision of justice still unfolding in the present.
As we prepare to open the Jackson Home in Greenfield Village in June 2026, a site deeply connected to Dr. King’s leadership and commitment to justice, this conversation provides a powerful opportunity to reflect on his enduring impact and legacy.
The conversation will be followed by a brief Q&A and book signing with the opportunity to purchase a copy of “King of the North.”
This event is free to the public, but advance registration is required.
LEARN MORE AND RSVP HERE: https://www.thehenryford.org/current-events/calendar/author-talk-with-dr.-jeanne-theoharis/
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