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(4587) Purple Gang, Arrests, Isadore "Izzy" Burnstein

Mug shots of Purple Gang leader Isadore "Izzy" Burnstein. December 17, 1943. Detroit, MI. Date:  1943-12-17 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Detroit Police Department staff (JCA, Pro ...

Image - mbanes - 04/07/2022 - 08:19 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(27959) Cleage (Agyeman), Shrine of the Black Madonna, 1962

The Rev. Albert Cleage (later Jaramogi Abebe Agyeman), political organizer and founder of the Shrine of the Black Madonna, poses for a portrait at his desk. Date:  1962-10-10 Physdesc:  Photo negative Ph ...

Image - eclemens - 02/05/2013 - 06:03 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(4576) Purple Gang, Arrests, Joe "Little Joey" Burnstein

Mug shots of Purple Gang member Joe Burnstein. August 12, 1940. Detroit, MI. Date:  1940-08-12 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Detroit Police Department staff (JCA, Prohibition in ...

Image - mbanes - 04/07/2022 - 08:18 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(27983) Republic of New Afrika (RNA), Milton Henry (Gaidi Abiodun Obadele),1969

Attorney Milton R. Henry (Gaidi Abiodun Obadale) is interviewed by WXYZ-TV reporter and anchor Vendex F. (Ven) Marshall the day after the infamous police "shoot-in" at a Republic of New Afrika (RNA) meeting at the Rev. C. L. Franklin's New Bethel Baptis ...

Image - eclemens - 02/06/2013 - 10:50 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(34291) The Red Party, flyer

A flyer for The Red Party, a benefit event for the Detroit Lesbian & Gay Welcome Center. Date:  2007 Physdesc:  Poster Photographer:  LGBT Detroit (Equality & Civil Rights Activism in Am ...

Image - mcourtney - 04/07/2016 - 16:59 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(25392) Resurrection City, Poor People's Campaign, Washington DC, 1968

Two women talk outside of a shanty in Resurrection City during the Poor People's Campaign. Two small children are present, including a baby in a crib. The exterior of the shanty is painted with the slogan "Detroit Souls - Solar Power." Date: ...

Image - eclemens - 02/27/2018 - 14:03 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(33630) War Industry, Women Workers, Velvac Company, 1942

A view of war workers at their stations at the Velvac Plant in Detroit, Michigan. Date:  1942-08-01 Physdesc:  Photo negative Photographer:  Detroit News Staff (Depressions--1929, The Home ...

Image - eclemens - 11/05/2015 - 11:30 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(27975) Black Panther Party for Self-Defense (BPPSD), Chuck Holt, Undated

Chuck Holt is escorted through an unidentified location by a police officer. Date:  Undated Physdesc:  Photo negative Photographer:  Detroit News Collection (African Americans, Black Panther ...

Image - eclemens - 02/05/2013 - 16:07 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(25326) UAW Organizing, Battle of the Overpass, Dearborn, 1937

A Ford Service Department employee attempts to restrain a member of the UAW Local 174 Women’s Auxiliary during the “Battle of the Overpass.” Date:  1937-05-26 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:&n ...

Image - eclemens - 05/23/2011 - 08:55 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(25372) Civil Rights, Demonstrations, Grosse Pointe, Michigan, 1963

600 Civil rights activists and supporters march through the “Village” in Grosse Pointe, en-route to a rally at Grosse Pointe (South) High School during an demonstration against housing discrimination. Date:  1963-06-29 ...

Image - eclemens - 06/13/2011 - 12:06 - 0 comments - 3 attachments