Your Guide to 9/11 Events, Remembrances

The events of Sept. 11, 2001, will remain an indelible part of the nation’s fabric for years to come.

Ten years have passed, and there's not an American who was old enough in 2001 who does not remember where they were, or what they were doing, on that tragic day.

In Dearborn, a series of events to help people remember those that were lost and debate the changes in our society and community will take place most of this week.

Here’s a list of local events and activities that will take place.

Thursday, Sept. 8

• “The Post-9/11 Legal Landscape” panel at the Bernath Auditorium inside the Wayne State Undergraduate Library takes place from 9:30-11 a.m. Parking is available at the Woodward Lot, 4720 Cass, for $5. The panel will be moderated by Kary Moss, the executive director for the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan. A post-panel reception will be held immediately afterward. The library is located at 5155 Gullen Mall.
• StoryCorps will join forces with the to gather oral histories from local citiziens about how 9/11 affected their lives. Appointments will run Sept. 8-10, and can be requested online at www.usrising.org.
• A , a Syrian-American hip-hop artist, will perform as part of the Global Thursdays series at the Arab American National Museum at 7:30 p.m. The tickets are $9 for members $10 for nonmembers. The museum is located at 13624 Michigan Avenue.

Friday, Sept. 9

• The “How 9/11 Changed Our Lives” panel at the campus will take place from 9-11 a.m. The panel will be moderated by WDET’s Craig Fahle. Speakers include William Clay Ford, who will provide comments via video, Michigan State Rep. Rashida Tlaib, and New Detroit CEO Shirley Stancato. Prior to the event, a continental breakfast will take place. The event will take place in the University Center, located at 4901 Evergreen Road.

Saturday, Sept. 10

• The “U.S. Rising: Emerging Voices in Post 9/11 America” conference will take place from 9 a.m.–3 p.m. at the Arab American National Museum. Topics of discussion include the reclaiming of civil rights, and rising above bigotry. Moderators include Nadia Tonova of the National Network of Arab American Communities, and Jack Lessenberry, a professor of journalism at Wayne State University. The museum is located at 13624 Michigan Avenue.
• A Walk for Humanity 5K will commence at 11 a.m., with registration beginning at 10 a.m.. The walk will take place at Camp Dearborn. A $25 donation will benefit groups that provide food, clothing, shelter and literacy. Walkers can register online at www.zamaninternational.org. Camp Dearborn is located at 1700 General Motors Blvd. in Milford.

Sunday, Sept. 11

• The Council of Islamic Organizations of Michigan will be hosting a press conference at 9 a.m. at the . The event will bring together local imams to discuss the challenges presented to the Muslim community following Sept. 11. The ICA is located at 19500 Ford Road.
• The Arab American National Museum will be open to everyone from 12-5 p.m. Admission is free. The museum is located at 13624 Michigan Avenue.
• The A-OK Service Day will take place at several Focus: HOPE locations throughout the metro Detroit area from 12-5 p.m. To sign up, click here.
• The Cornerstone Christian Church is having a special service to honor Dearborn police officers and firefighters for their service to the community, and remember the victims of 9/11. The event will take place that at 10 a.m. The school is located at 20601 Rotunda Drive.
• All metro Detroit locations will be hosting a free buffet Saturday and Sunday for all local police, fire and emergency personnel. The buffet runs 11 a.m.-3 p.m. both days. Visit their website for more information. The Dearborn Ponderosa is located at 4600 Greenfield Road.
• A “Remembrance and Unity Candlelight Vigil” sponsored by the City of Dearborn, the Henry Ford and the Dearborn Area ministerial Alliance will mark the 10th anniversary of 9/11. The ceremony is open to the public, and will take place on the lawn of the at 6:30 pm. The Henry Ford Museum is located at 20900 Oakwood Blvd.
• The City of Dearborn will also take part in a National Moment of Remembrance at 1 p.m. All Americans are welcome to participate by ringing bells, blowing whisles, or sounding sirens at that time. The city will mark the remembrance by sounding the Emergency Warning Sirens throughout Dearborn.

To learn more about the events of U.S. Rising, click here.