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(31282) John Elliot Speaks at Cobo Hall

Detroit Federation of Teachers president John Elliot stands at the podium for a conference at Cobo Hall Date:  circa 1990s Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  unknown (American Federation o ...

Image - jhelpap - 01/27/2014 - 14:16 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(27967) Black Panther Party for Self-Defense (BPPSD), Police, Confrontation, 1970

Acting mayor, Mel Ravitz (at center), addresses the crowd gathered during the confrontation between Detroit Police and members of the Black Panther Party for Self-Defense (BPPSD). The confrontation began when two police officers attempted to issue o ...

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(25987) Riots, Rebellions, Displaced Persons, Children, 1967

Katrina Bryant, 2, holds her mother’s finger and drinks a carton of milk outside of Grace Episcopal Church. She and her mother received assistance from the church’s “food station” which was established to feed families made homeless or displaced ...

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Metro Times cover, Motor City Music Awards, April 12, 1992.

Date:  1992-04-12 (Detroit (Mich.), Detroit (Mich.)—Cultural affairs, Public Relations and Social Media, Publications, Urban Affairs) ...

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(31979) Ethnic Communities, Romanian, International Institute, 1948

Lauria Moruzeanu (director), Patricia Cracium, Dan Jackson and Mary Pauluk attend a dance for "American repatriates of Romanian descent" at the International Institute. Date:  1948-02-24 Physdesc:  Photograph ...

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(30723) Streetscapes, Wayne State University, 1971

A view of the corner of Hancock and Cass in Detroit’s Midtown district. At right is the rear of Wayne State ...

Image - eclemens - 05/23/2014 - 16:48 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(28305) Ethnic Communities, Indian, Dance, 1946

Rama Mehta and Kamla Chowdhry demonstrate traditional dance poses. Date:  1946-07-13 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Detroit News Staff (Metro Detroit Ethnic Communities, Dance, Urban A ...

Image - eclemens - 06/15/2012 - 09:44 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(35731) Riots, Rebellions, Black Power, 1967

A garage is painted with slogans, including “Black Power,” “Black Brother,” and “Soul Brother.” Tagging was used during the 1967 unrest to alert people to the fact that a structure was owned by an African American. Image courtesy of th ...

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(28300) Ethnic Communities, Indian, Pakistani, Celebrations, 1947

Indian Muslims celebrate the creation of Pakistan at the International Institute. At left is Mohammed Munir. At right, Dr. G.S. Khan explains the significance of the colors and symbols of the flag to children. Date:  1947-08-19 ...

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(35629) Black-Owned Businesses, Black Nationalism, 1967

Exterior view of a mixed use building. One the ground floor, the Shabazz Restaurant and Sharieff’s are in view. At left is an advertisement for Elijah Muhammad’s book “Message to the Black Man.” Image courtesy of the Rudveth (Rudy) Simons Ph ...

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