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It was almost 4 a.m. on July 23, 1967 when police raided the Detroit blind pig owned by William Scott II. As they led the occupants of the illegal…
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For one hot week fifty years ago, Detroit burned.Now, when most people think of the uprising, they picture the aftermath: burnt and abandoned buildings,…
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Monday night’s Issues & Ale event plunged back in time to the days surrounding the 1967 rebellion – the historic conflict between citizens and police that…
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It was 1957 when 14-year-old Isaiah "Ike" McKinnon made the decision to become a Detroit police officer. It was a surprising decision given the beating…
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In 1967, a series of civil disturbances in cities across America rocked the country. The unrest, called a rebellion by some and a riot by others, made its…
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Mon, July 17, 2017; 6:30-8:00 PMNorthern Lights Lounge660 W. Baltimore StDetroit, MI 48202Free AdmissionHost: Lester GrahamThis July marks the 50th…