The Episcopal Diocese of Northern Michigan is sponsoring a free conference in Marquette this weekend called Weaving a Tapestry of Respect and Dignity: A Focus on Racism and Racial Reconciliation.
The conference features the documentary Traces of the Trade: A Story from the Deep North. It centers on one Northern family's investigation into its own history of slave trading in the U.S. Dain and Constance Perry--who are connected to the family--will facilitate a conversation about the film.
Public Radio 90 news director Nicole Walton spoke with them about their experience.
The conference takes place Saturday, 9/26/15, from 9:30 to 4:30 p.m. It also features Dr. Martin Reinhardt, a professor in the NMU Center for Native American Studies, discussing Native American content in educational materials.
For more information call 228-7160 or email jane@upepiscopal.org
