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Ken Coleman
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Detroit-based author and civil rights, voting rights and education reporter at @MichiganAdvance.
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On this day in 1892:
Samuel C. Watson joins the ancestors. He was 59.
Watson, a druggist and physician, holds the distinction of being the first African-American to serve on @CityofDetroit City Council. Watson operated a drug store on Jefferson Avenue. pic.twitter.com/0KqPH9oMyi
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On this day in 1995:
@IAMANITABAKER earns a Soul Train award in the “Best R&B/Soul Single-Female” category for "Body and Soul." pic.twitter.com/AgA4dJuoBC
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On this day in 1989:
The Rev. Jim Holley, president of Operation PUSH, Detroit chapter, in a written release says following about @DetroitPistons. “The game that they are playing out there is plantation basketball. Black people performing for the amusement of upscale whites.” pic.twitter.com/Xm8BYmAHsf
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On this day in 1969:
Detroit Boat Club proposes @CityofDetroit either buy out the private organization or sell its “interest.” Move comes after city ordered Detroit Boat Club and Detroit Yacht Club to integrate or lose the use of land on Belle Isle, which the city owns. pic.twitter.com/Lw4ear3fsJ
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Ken Coleman
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On this day in 1937:
@GM and @UAW reach their first contract agreement. Comes a few weeks after sit-down strike in Flint ends. pic.twitter.com/K1ulxZlHNx
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On this day in 1859:
Abolitionist William Webb hosted in his Detroit home a meeting that included Frederick Douglass and John Brown. pic.twitter.com/TBpHjNnE1Y
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March 12, 1960: Ernie Harwell debuts as Tigers announcer twitter.com/HistoryLivesDe…
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Ken Coleman
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On this day in 1859:
Abolitionist William Webb hosted in his Detroit home a meeting that included Frederick Douglass and John Brown. pic.twitter.com/EpRHcb6Tdt
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Ken Coleman
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On this day in 1960:
Ernie Harwell offers Detroit @tigers play-by-play for the first time. Detroit defeats Washington Senators 8-6 in spring training game in Lakeland, FL.
Harwell replaces Van Patrick and is teamed with George Kell. pic.twitter.com/NHm2tVlfmG
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Ken Coleman
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On this day in 1937:
@GM and @UAW reach their first contract agreement. Comes a few weeks after sit-down strike in Flint ends. pic.twitter.com/Rv86nh9SNm
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Ken Coleman
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On this day in 1950:
The Rev. Robert Bradby, Jr. is dismissed from the Detroit Housing Commission by @CityofDetroit Mayor Albert Cobo. Bradby has criticized the mayor on his decision to eliminate several public housing proposals designed for African Americans. pic.twitter.com/BmvfV01Mew
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Ken Coleman
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On this day in 1994:
The Supremes are awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. pic.twitter.com/RkPw9oewpf
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Ken Coleman
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On this day in 1963:
@Detroitk12 Superintendent Dr. Samuel Brownell confirms that Commerce High School will be razed to make way for the new Fisher Freeway. pic.twitter.com/n0wJ5ESvIG
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Thanks @HistoryLivesDet for previewing tomorrow's event @DetroitLibrary celebrating Detroit's Abolitionist Moment. Still time to register @DetroitMercyLaw #DetroitAbolition160 law.udmercy.edu/news/detroit-a… twitter.com/HistoryLivesDe…
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Ken Coleman
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Thanks @MichiganRadio @StatesideRadio for having me on today to discuss John Brown and Frederick Douglass' March 12, 1859 meeting in Detroit. pic.twitter.com/4gw6GtFZ8B
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Ken Coleman
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On this day in 1969:
The Temptations win their first Grammy award for "Cloud Nine." The single is from the first studio album to feature Dennis Edwards as replacement for David Ruffin, who was fired in June 1968. pic.twitter.com/JWTwLDwOMY
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Ken Coleman
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On this day in 1994:
The Supremes are awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. pic.twitter.com/TVYX4KFeHA
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Ken Coleman
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11 mars |
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About to be interviewed at one of my favorite places! @wdet pic.twitter.com/vNkOsVZRAz
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Ken Coleman
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11 mars |
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Here's a basic timeline of notable events associated with Black Bottom and Paradise Valley: Detroit's lost communities. pic.twitter.com/Hc6MtswZEC
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Ken Coleman
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