Walter P. Reuther Library, Archives of Labor and Urban Affairs, Wayne State University — 5401 Cass Ave, Detroit, MI 48202
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[Podcast] Wildcat of the Streets: Detroit in the Age of Community Policing
Posted May 1st, 2026 by teller
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- African Americans--Michigan--Detroit--History--20th century
- African Americans--Michigan--Detroit--Social conditions--20th century
- Community development--Michigan--Detroit
- Detroit (Mich.) Police Dept.
- Detroit--economic conditions
- Detroit--politics and government
- Detroit--race relations
- Detroit--social conditions
- Minorities--Civil rights
- Police, Black
- Police-community relations
Dr. Michael Stauch explains how newly elected Detroit Mayor Coleman Young introduced “community policing” to the city in 1974, an experimental approach to law and order that included affirmative action hiring policies and neighborhood police stations to address community concerns about both police brutality and criminal activity in the neighborhoods. read more »
Tales from the Reuther Library at 100 Episodes
Posted March 30th, 2026 by gstrassel
The Walter P. Reuther Library is proud to announce the 100th episode of its podcast, Tales from the Reuther Library. read more »
Collection Spotligt: UAW Radio Department Records
Posted March 25th, 2026 by gstrassel
The Reuther Library is excited to announce the opening of an addition to the UAW Radio Department Records. The collection’s new portion documents the office records from the department within the International UAW, shedding light on how the union ran the WDET radio station as well as produced syndicated radio and television shows. read more »
