Comments on: Remembering the Detroit Riot of 1967

By: Bill Murphy

Bill Murphy — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 04:02:49 +0000

I believe that me and my family were in Detroit
when the trouble began.We had been visiting friends in Savona(?)and had driven through an
African-American neighorhood,which was several miles long,(Seven Mile Road?)on our way there.
Probably on Wednesday before the trouble began.
We stopped a couple of times,for directions, etc.The gas station people (all black)could
not have been more friendly and helpful.We
returned home the same way on that Saturday,
during the day.I was heartbroken when we returned home,and learned of that terrible
time in my beloved Detroit,I prayed that
the people that helped me were allright.
Love to all in Detroit.(I listen to
WJR,the great station, on the Great Lakes.)
Bill

By: rik stevenson

rik stevenson — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:03:30 +0000

I am presently engaged in a study on Detroit from the 1967 uprising through 2008. I am looking for any data pertaining to the role of the churches during the 1967 rebellion to the present day. I am also interested in any ecumenical collaborations during the same time frame. The data can be interviews, photos, articles etc. If you have any info please send to drrik@mac.com Thanks

By: farlane

farlane — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 11:21:58 +0000

There's a great thread discussing the Detroit Riot at Exposure.Detroit. Among the links posted is 1967 Riots on atdetroit.net and a 50-plus photo gallery from the Detroit News archives.