Mar. 20, 1960: Civil rights icon Dr. Ossian Sweet dies of apparent suicide
Sweet was best known for being a victim of a racially-charged ambush in September 1925.
Famous Detroit home of civil rights hero Ossian Sweet spared from blaze
The east-side home was the site of a famous confrontation between a black family and a violent white mob.
November 27, 1925: Detroit News: Ossian Sweet Jurors Still At Odds
On this day in 1925, the Detroit News reports that the jury is still undecided on manslaughter charges against Dr. Ossian Sweet, who had fired into a crowd during an attack on his home. He will ultimately be acquitted.
Five compelling books about Detroit's tragic decline, history
If you’re interested in learning more about Detroit’s historic fall from industrial powerhouse, start with these books.