Detroit Federation of Teachers

DFT President with Ingram, Care Moore, Morgan

Reading Opens the World Features Honored Guests

Detroit was ecstatic to have these three people participate in our book giveaway. AFT National Secretary-Treasurer Fedrick C. Ingram welcomed families and educators to Reading Opens the World. He announced that in May the organization will have given away 10 million books for free. We are thrilled to have had a hand in distributing 50,000 of those books. Poet Jessica Care Moore read one of her poems, I used to be a roller coaster girl and author Ellen A. Morgan, Ed. D read her book, Ellie’s Formal Table. They are standing with President Lakia Wilson-Lumpkins.

Election Committee is Sworn In

Four Election Committee members were sworn in at the April General Membership Meeting. Serving a two year term will be Onza Stokes, Laura Watts, Devette Brown and Julia Hunko. We thank these members for their service to the members of the DFT. Executive Vice President, Jason Posey, looks on. Be sure to say hello to Election Committee when you sign in at the May General Membership meeting.

Posey, Wilson-Lumpkins, Weiss, Martin at town hall

DFT Leadership Participates in Town Hall Meeting

At a town hall hosted by State Representative, Regina Weiss, three of our leaders attended the forum: DFT Executive Vice President, Jason Posey, DFT President, Lakia Wilson-Lunmpkins, and AFT Michigan President, Terrence Martin. Many union members were in attendance to listen to the information.

US Senate Candidate Addresses the Membership

.A candidate for the US Senate from Michigan, Hil Harper, came before the DFT General Membership meeting in April to ask for an endorsement by the union. He spoke to members about his support for unions, being a card-carrying member of one himself, as well as the reasons he would like our support in the upcoming August primary. The union will be hosting other candidates who are also seeking our endorsements.

DFT Mourns the Passing of Federal Judge Damon Keith

We are saddened to learn of the passing of Damon Keith, the legendary federal court judge. A 1939 graduate of Detroit Northwestern High School, he was a champion for public education and in 1971 ruled that Pontiac schools should be racially integrated. A Detroit elementary school was named in his honor in 1974. We lift up a prayer for his family in their hour of need.

Urgent Notice -- April General Membership Meeting Location Change

April General Membership Meeting

Due to the change in our meeting date please note the Thursday General Membership Meeting will be held at the Horatio Williams Foundation. Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.

Thursday, April 25, 2019
4:30 -- 6:30 p.m.
Horatio Williams Foundation
1010 Antietiam
Detroit, MI 48207

*Calendar and Bargaining Update
*Nominations will be accepted for the vacant Executive Board position
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How to Give to the Detroit Federation of Teachers Endowed Memorial Scholarship

How to Give to the
Detroit Federation of Teachers Endowed Memorial Scholarship

Wayne State University
College of Education

If you would like to make a gift to the Detroit Federation of Teachers Endowed Memorial Scholarship please see below:

To do this via mail: Please make checks payable to Wayne State University and in the memo (or with a note) write, "Detroit Federation of Teachers Scholarship"

Mail to:
Wayne State University Fund Office
5700 Cass Ave., Suite 1200
Detroit, MI 48202

To make a gift online go to: http://giving.wayne.edu/donate/education. This web address already designates your gift

Passing of Former DFT President Virginia Cantrell

DFT Members,
We are saddened to report the passing of former DFT President Virginia Cantrell. Virginia served as President of DFT from 2007-2009. We ask that all members please keep her family and loved ones uplifted in prayer. As we learn of funeral arrangements we will share with the membership.