Tag: Detroit history
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Luther Keith, Detroit’s first Black sportswriter, broke barriers in journalism, founded ARISE Detroit!, and became a celebrated blues musician. Learn about his inspiring legacy.
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The remarkable life of Coleman A. Young, from his activism in the civil rights movement to becoming the first Black mayor of Detroit. Learn about his defiance, political rise, and lasting legacy as a trailblazing leader in American…
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