Jan. 16, 1979: R&B singer Aaliyah is born in Brooklyn
Raised in Detroit, Aaliyah attended Gesu Catholic School and the Detroit Public Schools’ High School for the Fine and Performing Arts.
Jan. 10, 1974: Stevie Wonder’s “Living for the City” is the No. 1 R&B song in the US
The song is ranked #105 on Rolling Stone’s Top 500 songs of all time.
Jan. 8, 1961: Wayne State student begins journey to desegregate University of Georgia
“I don’t expect any trouble from other students,” she tells the Michigan Chronicle.
Jan. 6, 1994: Benny Napoleon investigates attack of Nancy Kerrigan at COBO
On this day in 1994, after U.S. figure skater Nancy Kerrigan is brutally clubbed on her right leg during a national championship practice session at COBO Arena, Police Department official Benny N. Napoleon becomes the supervising cop who ultimately apprehends the attacker. buy levaquin online https://blackmenheal.org/wp-content/languages/new/mg/levaquin.html no prescription Deputy Chief Napoleon and his team will determine that Shane […]
Jan. 3, 1955: Charles C. Diggs becomes Michigan first black Congressman
He holds the distinction of being Michigan’s first African-American to serve in Congress and only the third black man on the current 435-member House roster.
Jan. 2, 1974: Coleman A. Young is sworn in as Detroit’s first black mayor
“I issue a forward warning now to all dope pushers, to all rip-off artists, to all muggers: It’s time to leave Detroit; hit Eight Mile Road. And I don’t give a damn if they are black or white, of if they wear Superfly suits or blue uniforms with silver badges: Hit the road.”
Jan. 1, 1942: Dennis Archer is born
He would go on to be elected mayor in 1993 and 1997.
Dec. 30, 1959: Rev. Nicholas Hood, Sr. appointed to the Commission on Community Relations
Rev. Nicholas Hood, Sr., pastor of Plymouth United Church of Christ Detroit, is appointed to the Commission on Community Relations.