November 23, 2007: MLK Jr. High School wins MHSAA Football Championship
5 years ago today, MLK Jr. High School is the first team from DPS to win a Michigan High School Athletic Association Football Championship.
November 22, 1978: Tiger Lou Whittaker wins Rookie of the Year
36 years ago today, Tigers second baseman Lou Whittaker wins the American League Rookie of the Year crown.
November 21 1974: Entertainment agent and columnist Rollo S. Vest dies
Vest was largely credited with coining the name “Paradise Valley”.
November 20, 1997: Mayor Archer announces new casino development
On this day in 1997, Mayor Dennis Archer announces future developers of 3 casinos. His omission of local business owner Don Barden would spawn off a recall attempt.
November 18, 1946: ‘The Detroit Plan’ is unveiled
Mayor Edward J. Jeffries Jr. unveiled “The Detroit Plan,” a controversial urban development model that would decimate an African American community.
November 17, 1987: Free Press releases analysis of racial diversity in sports
The Detroit Free Press analyzed the ethnic and racial diversity of sports franchises following remarks by LA Dodger Exec. Al Campanis that African-Americans lack the “essentials” to work in administration.
November 16, 1999: Construction begins on Ford Field
On this day in 1999, construction begins on Ford Field downtown. Mayor Dennis W. Archer and Detroit Lions officials are on hand.
November 15, 1962: Bishop C.L. Mortin dies
Check out video of Bishop C.L. Morton, a revered Detroit clergyman.
November 14, 1978: Robert L. Millender dies at 61
On this day in 1978, attorney and political strategist Robert L. Millender, Sr. joins the ancestors.
November 13, 1968: The Supremes release ‘Love Child’
On this day in 1968, Diana Ross & the Supremes’ “Love Child” album is released on the Motown Records label.