Detroit historian honors Jesse Jackson, explores Black resistance

Detroit's official historian, Jamon Jordan, explored the enduring legacy of resistance in his annual Black History Month ...
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How Detroit’s complicated history paved the way for its comeback

Behind Detroit's ongoing economic resurgence is a history shaped by Black migration, segregation and resistance.
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Arts Extended Gallery celebrates 72 years of showcasing Black artists in Detroit

Detroit's Arts Extended Gallery has showcased Black artists for 72 years, believed to be one of the nation's longest-running ...
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Historic Detroit mosque celebrates intersection of Black History Month and Ramadan

On Detroit's west side, Masjid Wali Muhammad stands as more than just a place of worship; it represents nearly 70 years of Muslim African American history ...
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Detroit's Journey Through Music and History: City Historian and Pianist Team Up for Black History Month Lecture

Detroit's first historian Jamon Jordan and pianist Alvin Waddles present a Black History Month lecture at the Wright Museum.
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Detroit historian works to preserve lesser-known Black history

DETROIT – A Detroit historian is working to ensure lesser-known stories of African American history are not lost to time. Historian and author Sharon Sexton has spent decades researching the ...