[Michlib-l] Detroit 1967 Rebellion

[Dee Beaver]

If you want to understand or know MORE about the Detroit 1967 Rebellion,
then join us at the *Salem-South Lyon District Library* Wednesday, October
11, 7pm for:


*Detroit in Crisis: The History of the 1967 Rebellion*

*Wednesday, 10/11/2017 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM*
*This year marks the 50th anniversary of the 1967 Detroit Rebellion, a
five-day uprising that began with the raid of the United Community League
for Civic Action on 12th near Clairmount. This program will examine the
root causes of what is still considered to be one of the most significant
episodes of civil unrest in US history.  Presenting will be Jamon Jordan of
The Black Scroll Network History & Tours.*

Jamon Jordan is an educator and historian. He conducts lecture tours
dealing with ancient African history, African cultures and traditions, as
well as African American history, including the period of slavery, Black
nationalism, the Civil Rights Movement, the Black Power movement, and other
topics dealing with the history of Africans in America and throughout the
world. He has conducted lectures in Detroit, throughout the state of
Michigan, Chicago, Cincinnati & Cleveland, Ohio, Ontario-Canada, Kentucky,
New York City, Washington DC, Atlanta, the state of Alabama, and numerous
other historic sites.

(This event is presented as part of the 8th Annual Community Reads
Initiative, 'Underground Airlines' by Ben H. Winters.  *Six Communities
United by One Book!  Lyon Township, Northville, Novi, Salem-South Lyon,
Walled Lake, & Wixom*)
-- 
Dee Beaver
Adult Services, Dept. Head
Salem-South Lyon District Library
9800 Pontiac Trail
South Lyon, MI    48178
(248) 437-6431 x201   FAX:(248) 437-6593

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