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‘Detroit’ tells story of the ’67 riots only without black women
Black women were central to the history of the uprising as it happened, but remain hidden figures in the film
Sports
Detroit Tiger Willie Horton tried to bring peace during the 1967 riots
A still-in-uniform Horton went to talk to the rioters instead of going home after a game
Culture
Motown mastermind behind ‘Dancing in the Street’ recalls the 1967 Detroit riots – when black folks took to the streets
Writer William ‘Mickey’ Stevenson remembers the pain, the glory, the commitment to creativity — and to changing the world
Culture
Daily Dose: 7/17/17
R. Kelly’s latest disgusting scheme is exposed
Culture
Daily Dose: 2/6/17
Can urban farming save Detroit?
The Uplift
Asia Newson has a business that’s literally lit
This 13-year-old entrepreneur from Detroit is the co-founder and CEO of Super Business Girl
The Uplift
American Girl adds civil rights-era doll to historical collection
Melody Ellison uses her platform to fight for equality for all in 1960s Detroit
The Uplift
Ford and UAW-Ford donate $6 million to Motown Museum
The investment will go toward planned expansion
Culture
Angela Flournoy
The acclaimed novelist talks about Detroit, Hillary Clinton and Kanye GIFs — and how she found out about Russell and Ciara