Doctor William G. Anderson was an important figure in the founding of the Albany Civil Rights Movement. Anderson is the first African American national president of the American Osteopathic Association.

The William G Anderson Lecture Series: “Slavery to Freedom, An American Odyssey formed at MSU 26 years ago. The series brings in guest speakers to lead thought provoking discussions about solutions to issues impacting civil and human rights.

This year's guest speakers are Dr. Jelani Cobb, the dean of the Graduate School of Journalism at Columbia University in New York, Bob Kendrick, the president of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum (NLBM) and Mary Ann Pettway and China Pettway of Gee's Bend Quilting Collective.

Leading the lecture series is Dr. Marita Gilbert. She is the Associate Dean of Osteopathic Engagement & Community Practice at Michigan State University. She joins the show to tell us more.