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The Henry Ford Welcomes Author Dr. Jeanne Theoharis as Part of MLK Day Weekend Commemoration January 18, 2026

This coming MLK weekend, The Henry Ford is hosting programming in Dearborn from January 17–19, featuring Dr. Jeanne Theoharis's keynote on January 18 at 2:00 p.m. in the Anderson Theater.
The Henry Ford says its mission drives programs that inspire learning from artifacts and highlight stories of courage, equality and resilience.
Dr. Jeanne Theoharis will appear in conversation with Amber N. Mitchell, Curator of Black History at The Henry Ford, followed by a Q&A and book-signing reception where guests may purchase copies.
Guests must register online at THF.org to attend, and further event details and RSVP information are available at thf.org.
The program emphasizes a radical reframing of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s activism beyond the South, while the Jackson Home exhibit, including his 1965 chair, opens at Greenfield Village this summer.

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