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Underground Railroad of Oakland County

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February 25, 1:00 pm

Almost Home: The Spirit of the Abolitionist Movement in Lyon Charter Township & Oakland County, MI, 1820's - 1870's

Rochelle E Danquah, a Farmington resident and Underground Railroad Historian, will discuss Lyon Charter Township's role and contribution to the Underground Railroad Movement in Michigan. Danquah, vice chairperson of the Michigan Freedom Trail Commission, is the past Director of Education for the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History and is currently an Adjunct Professor for Wayne County Community College District. She has done extensive research on resistance and the abolitionist activism in Michigan concentrating primarily on Oakland County and surrounding areas.

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Dirty Secrets of the Cosmetic Industry

Saturday, February 4th, 1:00 pm

Are your cosmetics safe? Are you sure? Come and find out the secrets the cosmetic industry is keeping from you. Free toxic ingredients list will be given to all who attend.

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