By WKTV Staff
In honor of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, Arbor Circle will partner with Dr. Lisa Lowery in an exploration of Dr. King’s 1967 book, Where Do We Go from Here: Chaos or Community?
Dr. King’s final book emphasizes the importance of addressing social determinants of health—such as poverty, housing, education, and economic inequality—as essential steps toward achieving true equality.
Keynote presentation / panel discussion
In her keynote presentation, Dr. Lowery – Section Chief of Adolescent Medicine at Corewell Health West-Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital and Assistant Dean for Diversity and Cultural Initiatives at Michigan State University College of Human Medicine – will explore the impact of social determinants of health on improving wellbeing and the role of the “creative dissenter.”
Following Lowery’s keynote is a dynamic panel discussion featuring the following panelists:
- Dr. Lisa Lowery, Keynote Speaker
- Enid Gaddis, Arbor Circle Director of Equity and Inclusion
- Lisa Knight, Grand Rapids 2nd Ward City Commissioner, Girls Choral Academy Executive
Director, and Chief Executive Officer for DV Apple Logistics Concrete Installation - Mandice McAllister, Diversity, Equity + Inclusion Manager at Warner Norcross + Judd and Arbor
Circle Board Member
“At Arbor Circle, we recognize that institutional and systemic racism lives in health systems, education systems, municipal systems, mental health systems, and social services,” said Enid Gaddis, Arbor Circle Director of Equity and Inclusion.
“This event is a chance to explore the impact of systemic racism and oppression across our communities and how together we might build a just and equitable future for our community.”
Event details
Tickets for this free event are available now and can be found here. Registrants may attend in-person at Wealthy Theatre or virtually via a livestream of the event.
- Date: Jan. 16, 2025
- Time: 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
- Location: Wealthy Theatre, 1130 Wealthy Street SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506
- Registration: Tickets
Engage in critical conversations and make a tangible difference in the community by continuing to grow a stronger, supportive and inclusive environment for all.
Event Sponsors
Arbor Circle extends gratitude to the generous Growing Together sponsors: Accident Fund, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Fifth Third Bank, Hungerford, Mika Meyers LLC, Sytsma Wealth Strategies Raymond James, The Urban League of West Michigan, Veneklasen Construction, and Warner Norcross + Judd.
