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Pamela D. Jones
Pamela D. Jones shares her memories as a 10 year old living on the east side of Detroit, Michigan in July, 1967.
Maxine Jones, June 18th, 2016
In this interview, Jones remembers the feelings in the city during the events of the summer of 1967. Her sister gave birth a few days before the unrest began and they had to track down her brother-in-law who was missing. She discusses how that…
Mac Douglas, August 31st, 2016
Douglas primarily discusses the racial dynamics within the Detroit Police Department as well as community and police relations. As one of few Black officers, he recalls several anecdotes and practices that illustrate the discrimination within the…
Jesse Davis, November 29th, 2016
In this interview, Mr. Davis discusses growing up in Detroit's close-knit Davison neighborhood and the effect the Chrysler Freeway had on the area. He was drafted into the military and was home on a two-day pass on July 23, 1967.
Darryle Buchanan, December 13th, 2016
In this interview, Buchanan discusses his experiences growing up primarily in Virginia Park during the 1960s. He notes the escalated police presence in the community, and details several anecdotes of police brutality he experienced as a child. During…
Ophelia Northcross, August 19th, 1998
In this interview, Northcross talks about her memories of the Boston-Edison neighborhood of Detroit and the changes she witnessed over time. She talks about the tensions between the Jewish and black populations in the area, particularly in the…
Phyllis Rogers, May 8th, 2017
In this interview, Phyllis Rogers discusses her impressions of the events of July 1967. She accompanied her father during the week of the unrest as he photographed the aftermath.
Tyrell Slappey, Markita Richardson, Terrence Crowell; August 24th, 2022
Tyrell Slappey, Markita Richardson, and Terrence Crowell talk about the creation of Round One gaming lab.
Marlynne Kay Willingham , August 22nd, 2022
In this interview, Marlynne Kay Willingham tells the story and creation of her business, Art in Motion.
Kyana Tate, August 8th, 2022
In this interview, Kyana Tate tells her story of growing up and finding her passion.
Emmanuel Smith, August 8th, 2022
In this interview, Emmanuel Smith talks about his life and the formation of his business, Mr. E in the D
Orson Porter, August 24th, 2022
In this interview Orson Porter talks about his time growing up in Detroit and his business Orson's Collision and auto repair.
Khali Sweeney, September 6th, 2022
In this interview, Khali Sweeney talks about running a boxing gym and growing up on the East side of Detroit.
Emmalene Hunter, August 16th,2022
In this interview Emmalene Hunter talks about the creation of the Fashion Place, her business that she founded after the 1967 Rebellion.
Partick Hines, October 5th, 2022
In this interview, Patrick Hines talks about his past and being from North Carolina as well as his organization Functional Fluidics.
Luci Butts, September 23, 2022
In this interview, Luci Butts talks about her business Chilled Peels Lemonade, as well as discussing being raised in Detroit.
Lorenzo Pearson, August 15th, 2022
In this interview, Lorenzo Pearson talks about his business Untouchable Empire unisex salon, and his story of what led to the creation of his business.
Kelli Cook, Jordyn Watson, August 17th, 2022
In this interview, Kelli and Jordyn talk about their backgrounds and the mother-daughter business they started in 2021.
Ricky Blanding, August 23rd, 2022
In this interview Ricky Blanding talks about history and his business Scrap Soils.
Marc D'Andre, August 17th, 2022
In this interview, Marc D'Andre talks about his radio company Seven Mile Radio.com.