From the journey north for auto jobs in the early 20th century to embracing the civil rights movement, the history of African Americans in Detroit is at times tragic, inspiring and powerful.
No one can tell that history quite like Ken Coleman, author of “On This Day: African-American Life in Detroit.”
A Detroit native, Coleman is a former news reporter and editor at the Michigan Chronicle and Michigan Front Page.
Beginning today, we’ll feature his insightful accounts into Detroit’s African American history.
It’s a fun way to learn about Detroit’s intriguing past.
Click here to learn more about Coleman’s book, “On this Day: African-American Life in Detroit.”
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Steve Neavling
Steve Neavling lives and works in Detroit as an investigative journalist. His stories have uncovered corruption, led to arrests and reforms and prompted FBI investigations.
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