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The untold stories of women in the 1967 Detroit rebellion and its aftermath

  • Written by Lisa Biggs, Assistant Professor, Theatre and Performance Studies, Residential College in the Arts and Humanities, Michigan State University
imagePeople gather around a truck to get food on Detroit's east side in July 1967. The food was brought to the riot-stricken area by the Crisis Council, one of the many organizations aiding residents.AP Photo

The movie “Detroit,” which tells the story of the 1967 Detroit rebellion, has received mixed reviews since its release. Some praised...

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