The Beauty of Inkster: Celebrating the history and welcoming the future

-INKSTER- On the night of July 12th, many Inkster natives gathered at the Leanna Hicks Public Library to learn about the city's history and honor educator, STEAM advocate, and author of "A Sparkle in Their Eyes: Raising Talented Diverse Students in STEAM Careers," Dr. Veronica A. Wilkerson-Johnson.

The evening began with a prayer given by Rev. John C. Clemons, the Pastor at Womack Temple Church right here in Inkster. Afterwards an acknowledgement of the indigenous land that is current day Michigan, was given by Dr. Johnson's daughter Dichondra R. Johnson.

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