Dr. Thomas Sugrue, historian and author of Origins of the Urban Crisis,will present a public lecture and panel discussion at WSU's Community Arts Auditorium (450 Reuther Mall; Detroit, Michigan 48202) from 2 to 4 pm.

Joining Dr. Sugrue for a panel discussion are Dr. Melba Joyce Boyd, Distinguished Professor of African American Studies at Wayne State University; Maurice Cox, Director of Planning and Development for the City of Detroit; Professor Caroline Rolland-Diamond, Professor of American Civilization and History at the University of Paris-Nanterre.

A reception with the speakers will follow immediately after at the McGregor Memorial Conference Center.

Presented by the Richard C. Van Dusen Urban Leadership Forum at WSU in partnership with the Detroit Historical Society and City/Cite': A Transatlantic Exchange.