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1888 : Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association Founded
1888 : Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association Founded
Mar 24 all-day
America’s oldest collegiate athletic conference, the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) was founded. Schools included Albion, Olivet, Michigan Agricultural College (MSU), and Hillsdale College. Michigan schools in the league today are Adrian, Albion, Alma, Calvin, … Continue reading "1888 : Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association Founded"
1901 : John Philip Sousa and His Band Perform in Detroit
1901 : John Philip Sousa and His Band Perform in Detroit
Mar 24 all-day
 On March 24, 1901, John Philip Sousa, known as “the March King,” and his band played to a capacity crowd at the Lyceum Theater in Detroit. Source : Detroit Historical Society Facebook Page Sousa and … Continue reading "1901 : John Philip Sousa and His Band Perform in Detroit"
1914: MAC Professor Offers Gardening Advice
1914: MAC Professor Offers Gardening Advice
Mar 24 all-day
Professor R. J. Baldwin, of the Michigan Agricultural College, states that the cost of living can be greatly reduced by city dwellers if they would cultivate a small garden. Fresh garden produce is a great … Continue reading "1914: MAC Professor Offers Gardening Advice"
1936 : Red Wings Play Longest Stanley Cup Game in History
1936 : Red Wings Play Longest Stanley Cup Game in History
Mar 24 all-day
 On March 24, 1936, the Detroit Red Wings played an NHL Stanley Cup play-off game against the Montreal Maroons that combined 60 minutes of regulation play and 116 minutes, 30 seconds of overtime. Detroit won … Continue reading "1936 : Red Wings Play Longest Stanley Cup Game in History"
1965 : University of Michigan Holds First Teach-In Against the Vietnam War
1965 : University of Michigan Holds First Teach-In Against the Vietnam War
Mar 24 all-day
 In March 1965, the United States’ involvement in the Vietnam War was at its peak with more than 200,000 troops on the ground in Southeast Asia, and Operation Rolling Thunder in full effect, all … Continue reading "1965 : University of Michigan Holds First Teach-In Against the Vietnam War"
2012 : Mott Community College Wins 4th National Championship in Basketball
2012 : Mott Community College Wins 4th National Championship in Basketball
Mar 24 all-day
Mott Community College solidified itself as the best National Junior College Athletic Association Division II men’s basketball program in the country Saturday night. The No. 1-ranked Bears defeated Community College of Rhode Island, 70-60, to … Continue reading "2012 : Mott Community College Wins 4th National Championship in Basketball"
2016 : Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha Nominated for Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People
2016 : Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha Nominated for Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People
Mar 24 all-day
The whistleblowing doctor that informed the world of elevated lead levels in children’s blood in Flint amid the water crisis has been nominated for a prestigious recognition. Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha, director of the Pediatric Residency Program … Continue reading "2016 : Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha Nominated for Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People"
2017 : La-Z-Boy Celebrating 90th Anniversary
2017 : La-Z-Boy Celebrating 90th Anniversary
Mar 24 all-day
 La-Z-Boy Headquarters Located in Monroe, Michigan La-Z-Boy originated in a love of carpentry shared by two cousins, Edward Knabusch and Edwin Shoemaker, both of Monroe, Michigan. In the early 1920s, Knabusch was a carpenter at … Continue reading "2017 : La-Z-Boy Celebrating 90th Anniversary"
2018 : Ferris State Wins DII Basketball Championship
2018 : Ferris State Wins DII Basketball Championship
Mar 24 all-day
Ferris State made sure its first national title was unforgettable. The Bulldogs won the NCAA Division II national championship against Northern State, 71-69, in a thriller Saturday as Markese Mayfield converted a free throw with … Continue reading "2018 : Ferris State Wins DII Basketball Championship"
2018 : March for Our Lives Protest for Gun Control
2018 : March for Our Lives Protest for Gun Control
Mar 24 all-day
 Detroit students, teachers, and supporters march along the Detroit River in Detroit on Saturday, March 24, 2018 to protest gun violence. March for Our Lives was a student-led demonstration in support of tighter gun control … Continue reading "2018 : March for Our Lives Protest for Gun Control"
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1680 : La Salle Heads East from Fort Miami (St. Joseph, MI) To Explore the Wilderness of Michigan
1680 : La Salle Heads East from Fort Miami (St. Joseph, MI) To Explore the Wilderness of Michigan
Mar 25 all-day
 René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle Tired of waiting on the Griffon — the first European built ship to sail on Lake Erie, Lake Huron, and Lake Michigan — to return, French explorer René-Robert Cavelier, … Continue reading "1680 : La Salle Heads East from Fort Miami (St. Joseph, MI) To Explore the Wilderness of Michigan"
1865 : Detroit Public Library Opens
1865 : Detroit Public Library Opens
Mar 25 all-day
The state’s first constitution stated in 1835 that “The legislature shall provide for libraries” using penal fines to operate. In 1842, the Legislature passed a law mandating that the Detroit Board of Education open a … Continue reading "1865 : Detroit Public Library Opens"
1890 : Finnish Evangelical Lutheran Church Formed in U.P.
1890 : Finnish Evangelical Lutheran Church Formed in U.P.
Mar 25 all-day
On March 25, 1890, the various Finnish American congregations in the U.P formed the Finnish Evangelical Lutheran Church (Suomi Synod). In 1896, the Finnish Americans in the Houghton area of Michigan started Suomi College (named … Continue reading "1890 : Finnish Evangelical Lutheran Church Formed in U.P."
1942 : Aretha Franklin Born
1942 : Aretha Franklin Born
Mar 25 all-day
 Although born in Memphis, Tennessee, Aretha Franklin’s parents brought her to Detroit at an early age where she and her sister began singing in the gospel choir of her father’s church, New Bethel Baptist Church. … Continue reading "1942 : Aretha Franklin Born"
1965 : Detroit Housewife Murdered By KKK For Standing Up for Civil Rights in Alabama
1965 : Detroit Housewife Murdered By KKK For Standing Up for Civil Rights in Alabama
Mar 25 all-day
 On March 25, 1965, Viola Liuzzo, a Detroit housewife and Civil Rights adovocate, was murdered by the Ku Klux Klan in Alabama. She was killed on the final night of the 1965 Selma Voting Rights … Continue reading "1965 : Detroit Housewife Murdered By KKK For Standing Up for Civil Rights in Alabama"
1966 : Ann Arbor Newspaper Carries Photos of UFOs
1966 : Ann Arbor Newspaper Carries Photos of UFOs
Mar 25 all-day
 The March 25, 1966 edition of The Ann Arbor News included some of the few images captured of the unidentified flying objects. (From the Ann Arbor District Library Newspaper Archive.) It began in March, 1966 … Continue reading "1966 : Ann Arbor Newspaper Carries Photos of UFOs"
1998 : Michigan Senate Adopts Detroit Public Schools Takeover Bill
1998 : Michigan Senate Adopts Detroit Public Schools Takeover Bill
Mar 25 all-day
On March 25, 1998, the Senate adopted the so-called Detroit Public Schools takeover bill, and sent the legislation to the desk of Gov. John Engler. The measure authorized Detroit Mayor Dennis Archer to appoint a … Continue reading "1998 : Michigan Senate Adopts Detroit Public Schools Takeover Bill"
2018 : Greek Independence Day Celebrated in Detroit
2018 : Greek Independence Day Celebrated in Detroit
Mar 25 all-day
_MSU.jpg) Sparty Celebrates Greek Independence Day. Hundreds of revelers paraded through Greektown to celebrate Greek Independence Day and to commemorate more than a century of Greek history in downtown Detroit. As cheering crowds packed the narrow sidewalks on … Continue reading "2018 : Greek Independence Day Celebrated in Detroit"
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1804 : Detroit Land Office Opens, Settlers Pour Into Michigan
1804 : Detroit Land Office Opens, Settlers Pour Into Michigan
Mar 26 all-day
The Detroit Land Office, established by an Act of Congress, opened in March 26, 1804. It listed and sold surveyed government-owned land. Interested parties entered the building and saw a large map on the wall … Continue reading "1804 : Detroit Land Office Opens, Settlers Pour Into Michigan"
1899 : Harry George Kipke Born, Greatest All Round Lansing Athlete?
1899 : Harry George Kipke Born, Greatest All Round Lansing Athlete?
Mar 26 all-day
 Harry George Kipke, the son of German immigrants, grew up in Lansing. He attended Lansing High School, and was captain of the school’s undefeated football team. He next played football for Fielding H. Yost at the … Continue reading "1899 : Harry George Kipke Born, Greatest All Round Lansing Athlete?"
1922 : Governor William G. Milliken Born
1922 : Governor William G. Milliken Born
Mar 26 all-day
 On March 26, 1922, former Gov. William Milliken was born in Traverse City. Governor Milliken, from Traverse City, was the longest serving Michigan Governor. He originally became governor in 1969, when Governor Romney accepted a … Continue reading "1922 : Governor William G. Milliken Born"
1944 : Diana Ross Born
1944 : Diana Ross Born
Mar 26 all-day
 On March 26, 1944, recording artist Diana Ross was born in Detroit. According to “Mich-Again’s Day,” by Gary W. Barfknecht, and VH1, Ross started her career in Detroit after she and friends Mary Wilson and … Continue reading "1944 : Diana Ross Born"
1945 : Harry Linn Martin Wins Congressional Medal of Honor
1945 : Harry Linn Martin Wins Congressional Medal of Honor
Mar 26 all-day
 Harry Linn Martin was a member of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve who was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his gallantry in action at Iwo Jima on March 26, 1945. 1st Lt. and … Continue reading "1945 : Harry Linn Martin Wins Congressional Medal of Honor"
1950 : Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb County Dirt Roads Impassible
1950 : Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb County Dirt Roads Impassible
Mar 26 all-day
On March 26, 1950, road officials said that virtually every unpaved road in Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties had become an impassable muddy morass for vehicle traffic. Those living in rural communities were not able … Continue reading "1950 : Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb County Dirt Roads Impassible"
1979 : Magic Johnson Leads Michigan State Spartans to First National Basketball Title
1979 : Magic Johnson Leads Michigan State Spartans to First National Basketball Title
Mar 26 all-day
 Magic Johnson dunks the basketball against Bob Heaton of the Indiana State University Sycamores while Larry Bird (standing in front of No. 23) watches. Michigan State University won the NCAA championship against Indiana State University … Continue reading "1979 : Magic Johnson Leads Michigan State Spartans to First National Basketball Title"
1999 : Jury Finds Dr. Death Guilty
1999 : Jury Finds Dr. Death Guilty
Mar 26 all-day
 A jury in Michigan finds Dr. Jack Kevorkian guilty of second-degree murder for administering a lethal injection to a terminally ill man. Source : HistoryOrb.com For more information, see “People v Kevorkian, The Right to … Continue reading "1999 : Jury Finds Dr. Death Guilty"
2016 : Author Jim Harrison Dies
2016 : Author Jim Harrison Dies
Mar 26 all-day
 Jim Harrison, the fiction writer, poet, outdoorsman and reveler who wrote with gruff affection for the country’s landscape and rural life and enjoyed mainstream success in middle age with his historical saga “Legends of the … Continue reading "2016 : Author Jim Harrison Dies"
2016 : Broad Art Museum Has Cameo in Batman vs. Superman
2016 : Broad Art Museum Has Cameo in Batman vs. Superman
Mar 26 all-day
One of Greater Lansing’s most recognizable buildings makes its big-screen debut this weekend. “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice,” which opens nationwide this weekend, features at least one scene filmed at East Lansing’s Broad … Continue reading "2016 : Broad Art Museum Has Cameo in Batman vs. Superman"
2016 : Newspaper Pioneer Richard Lee Milliman Dies
2016 : Newspaper Pioneer Richard Lee Milliman Dies
Mar 26 all-day
 Despite constant changes in the media industry, Richard Lee “Dick” Milliman never lost faith in journalism’s power. The Michigan Journalism Hall of Fame member owned or started nearly 30 newspapers in the state over a 35-year span … Continue reading "2016 : Newspaper Pioneer Richard Lee Milliman Dies"
2019 : First Ship of Season Passes Through Soo Locks
2019 : First Ship of Season Passes Through Soo Locks
Mar 26 all-day
 The Great Lakes 2019 navigation season officially kicked off at 12:01 a.m. today, with the first 1,000-footer to ply the inland seas snagging this year’s bragging rights as the first ship through the Soo Locks. … Continue reading "2019 : First Ship of Season Passes Through Soo Locks"
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1871 : First Females Graduate from University of Michigan
1871 : First Females Graduate from University of Michigan
Mar 27 all-day
 On March 27, 1871, Amanda Sanford received a Doctor of Medicine degree and Sarah Killgore a Bachelor of Law degree, becoming the first women to graduate from the University of Michigan. One year earlier, when … Continue reading "1871 : First Females Graduate from University of Michigan"
1912 : Michigan Senate Votes for Women’s Suffrage
1912 : Michigan Senate Votes for Women’s Suffrage
Mar 27 all-day
The Snell Joint Resolution adding the Woman’s Suffrage Amendment to the Constitution was passed by the Michigan Senate and sent on to the House for consideration. “Senate Votes To Submit Woman Suffrage Plan”, Detroit Free … Continue reading "1912 : Michigan Senate Votes for Women’s Suffrage"
1946 : Walter Reuther Elected President of the UAW
1946 : Walter Reuther Elected President of the UAW
Mar 27 all-day
 On March 27, 1946, Walter Reuther was elected president of the UAW. Actively involved with the Flint Sit-down Strike in early 1937, Reuther also gained recognition when he was beaten by Ford security guards at … Continue reading "1946 : Walter Reuther Elected President of the UAW"
1960 : End of an Era; Last Regularly Scheduled Steam Locomotive Departs from Durand
1960 : End of an Era; Last Regularly Scheduled Steam Locomotive Departs from Durand
Mar 27 all-day
On March 27, 1960, the last regularly scheduled passenger train powered by a steam locomotive pulled away from the Grand Trunk Western Union Depot in Durand. The depot was once the largest in rural Michigan … Continue reading "1960 : End of an Era; Last Regularly Scheduled Steam Locomotive Departs from Durand"
2012 : Dining and Drinking in Old Detroit
2012 : Dining and Drinking in Old Detroit
Mar 27 all-day
Before the famous Delmonico’s restaurant opened in New York City in 1845, there were no restaurants in the United States as we know them today. There were, however, “eating houses.” Detroit had its share, usually … Continue reading "2012 : Dining and Drinking in Old Detroit"
2016 : Curtis Hertel, Sr. Dies, Respected Michigan Legislator and Last House Speaker Before Term Limits Enacted
2016 : Curtis Hertel, Sr. Dies, Respected Michigan Legislator and Last House Speaker Before Term Limits Enacted
Mar 27 all-day
Curtis Hertel, Sr. the last Michigan House Speaker before term limits swung into effect, was widely remembered Monday for his ability to work in a bipartisan manner with Republicans during an historic 55-55 party split … Continue reading "2016 : Curtis Hertel, Sr. Dies, Respected Michigan Legislator and Last House Speaker Before Term Limits Enacted"
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1820 : St. Clair County Created
1820 : St. Clair County Created
Mar 28 all-day
Acting upon a petition presented to him in 1819, Territorial Governor Lewis Cass issued a proclamation setting off and naming St. Clair County, created from part of Macomb County. The county was named after Arthur … Continue reading "1820 : St. Clair County Created"
1836 : Treaty of Washington Signed With the Ottawas and Chippewas
1836 : Treaty of Washington Signed With the Ottawas and Chippewas
Mar 28 all-day
 On March 28, 1836, in Washington D.C., a few dozen Michigan Anishinaabe Ogemuk signed a treaty with the United States, represented by Henry Schoolcraft. The treaty continues to serve as the original formal acknowledgment of … Continue reading "1836 : Treaty of Washington Signed With the Ottawas and Chippewas"
1859 : Adrian College Chartered by Michigan Legislature
1859 : Adrian College Chartered by Michigan Legislature
Mar 28 all-day
 n 1840, a group of disenchanted Michigan Methodists seceded from the Michigan Episcopal Church and organized themselves in a conference bearing the name Wesleyan Methodist Connection. This led to the founding of the Leoni Theological … Continue reading "1859 : Adrian College Chartered by Michigan Legislature"
1912 : Detroit Saloonkeepers Upset With Michigan’s Governor
1912 : Detroit Saloonkeepers Upset With Michigan’s Governor
Mar 28 all-day
Detroit saloonkeepers are upset with Governor Osborn. During the election preliminaries two years ago, he swore to be their friend, but now is courting those who favor prohibition! NOW KNOW GOVERNOR’S TREACHERY: SALOONKEEPERS OF DETROIT, … Continue reading "1912 : Detroit Saloonkeepers Upset With Michigan’s Governor"
1950 : Gordie Howe Almost Dies During Game
1950 : Gordie Howe Almost Dies During Game
Mar 28 all-day
Detroit Red Wings star Gordie Howe suffered a near-fatal injury after he tried to slam into Toronto Maple Leafs captain Ted (Teeder) Kennedy during the opening game of the playoffs at Olympia Stadium on March … Continue reading "1950 : Gordie Howe Almost Dies During Game"
1977 : Worst Outbreak of Botulism in Nation’s History
1977 : Worst Outbreak of Botulism in Nation’s History
Mar 28 all-day
On March 28, 1977, the worst outbreak of botulism in the nation’s history occurred when 59 people contracted the disorder after eating food at a Pontiac Mexican restaurant. The source : home canned peppers. Though … Continue reading "1977 : Worst Outbreak of Botulism in Nation’s History"
1979 : Parade of Champions Celebrates MSU’s 1st Basketball Championship
1979 : Parade of Champions Celebrates MSU’s 1st Basketball Championship
Mar 28 all-day
 Thousands of fans line the streets to cheer on the MSU basketball team at the Parade of Champions, March 28, 1979. Lansing State Journal file photo “Michigan State was doing well in the NCAA basketball … Continue reading "1979 : Parade of Champions Celebrates MSU’s 1st Basketball Championship"
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1815 : Grand Pacification Ball Held in Detroit
1815 : Grand Pacification Ball Held in Detroit
Mar 29 all-day
After news arrived regarding the signing of the Treaty of Ghent, officially ending the War of 1812, Detroiters and Canadians threw a Grand Pacification Ball at the Steamboat Hotel (formerly called the Woodworth Hotel) on … Continue reading "1815 : Grand Pacification Ball Held in Detroit"
1823 : Henry Schoolcraft Marries Jane Johnston
1823 : Henry Schoolcraft Marries Jane Johnston
Mar 29 all-day
 On March 29, 1823, Henry Schoolcraft married an Ojibwa woman from Sault Saine Marie name O-bah-bahm-wawa-ge-zhe-go-qua which translates “Woman of the Sound Which Stars Make Rushing Through the Sky”. Conveniently for most Michiganders, she was … Continue reading "1823 : Henry Schoolcraft Marries Jane Johnston"
1862 : The Drummer-Boy of Marblehead
1862 : The Drummer-Boy of Marblehead
Mar 29 all-day
The Detroit Free Press of 150 years ago was dominated by articles about the Civil War, including accounts of mishaps and victories around the country. The Drummer-Boy of Marblehead recounts the exploits of a young … Continue reading "1862 : The Drummer-Boy of Marblehead"
1912 : Detroit Needs an Expanded Central Railroad Terminal To Facilitate Commerce
1912 : Detroit Needs an Expanded Central Railroad Terminal To Facilitate Commerce
Mar 29 all-day
Due to growth of population and industry, Detroit’s manufacturers are facing problems of getting delivery of goods by train. Some companies are rebuilding factories elsewhere. A central railroad terminal might help solve the problem. SUGGESTS … Continue reading "1912 : Detroit Needs an Expanded Central Railroad Terminal To Facilitate Commerce"
1912 : House Passes Women’s Suffrage Resolution
1912 : House Passes Women’s Suffrage Resolution
Mar 29 all-day
The Michigan House passed a Women’s Suffrage Resolution. Voters will be allowed to vote on it in next general election. WOMEN WIN OVER HOUSE: SUFFRAGE RESOLUTION FOR SUBMISSION TO PEOPLE PASSES, 75 TO 19, YAPLE … Continue reading "1912 : House Passes Women’s Suffrage Resolution"
1929 : Fireworks Banned in Michigan
1929 : Fireworks Banned in Michigan
Mar 29 all-day
 Michigan becomes the first state in the Union to ban fireworks when the legislature adopts a law banning the use of fireworks by the general public. The law only allows displays by licensed operators. Source … Continue reading "1929 : Fireworks Banned in Michigan"
1987 : Wrestlemania III Sets Attendance Record in Pontiac
1987 : Wrestlemania III Sets Attendance Record in Pontiac
Mar 29 all-day
 Mr. Baseball, Bob Uecker, provided some comic relief for WrestleMania III, especially during his pre-match interview with Andre the Giant. WrestleMania III was the third annual WrestleMania professional wrestling pay-per-view event produced by the World … Continue reading "1987 : Wrestlemania III Sets Attendance Record in Pontiac"
2013 : Michigan Tech Students Create World’s Largest Snowball
2013 : Michigan Tech Students Create World’s Largest Snowball
Mar 29 all-day
On March 29, 2013, a giant snowball created by Michigan Technological University students, with a circumference of 32.94 feet and weighing several tons, was certified as the world’s largest snowball by Guinness World Records. Source … Continue reading "2013 : Michigan Tech Students Create World’s Largest Snowball"
2017 : Robert Mahoney Dies, First Blind Person Elected to Michigan Legislature
2017 : Robert Mahoney Dies, First Blind Person Elected to Michigan Legislature
Mar 29 all-day
Robert Mahoney was blind and suffering from a bad heart when his doctors said he had to find an easier job than going door to door in Detroit selling items like brooms and brushes. He … Continue reading "2017 : Robert Mahoney Dies, First Blind Person Elected to Michigan Legislature"
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1815 : Detroiters Celebrate End of War of 1812
1815 : Detroiters Celebrate End of War of 1812
Mar 30 all-day
The War of 1812 left Detroit impoverished. When word reached Michigan about the Treaty of Ghent, which ended America’s second war with Great Britain, Detroiters gathered at Ben Woodworth’s Hotel and held what is called … Continue reading "1815 : Detroiters Celebrate End of War of 1812"
1964 : Michigan’s First Kidney Transplant
1964 : Michigan’s First Kidney Transplant
Mar 30 all-day
Michigan’s first kidney transplant took place at the University of Michigan, when 15-year old Janice Ottenbacher received an organ from her identical twin sister Joan on March 30, 1964. Janice was dying, her kidneys failing. … Continue reading "1964 : Michigan’s First Kidney Transplant"
1977 : Air Force Announces Closing of Kincheloe Air Force Base in UP
1977 : Air Force Announces Closing of Kincheloe Air Force Base in UP
Mar 30 all-day
On March 30, 1977, the U.S. Air Force announced that it would close Kincheloe Air Force base near Sault Ste. Marie and transfer military personnel and equipment to other bases. Kincheloe had been the financial … Continue reading "1977 : Air Force Announces Closing of Kincheloe Air Force Base in UP"
1978 : Sex Discrimination Case Leads to Sexual Harassment Law
1978 : Sex Discrimination Case Leads to Sexual Harassment Law
Mar 30 all-day
On March 30, 1978, a jury was picked in the trial of a suit filed against a Detroit firm by a woman who claims she was fired because she refused to have sex with her … Continue reading "1978 : Sex Discrimination Case Leads to Sexual Harassment Law"
1979 : Kellogg Defends Itself Before Federal Trade Commission
1979 : Kellogg Defends Itself Before Federal Trade Commission
Mar 30 all-day
 Accused of marketing its sugar-coated serials to children by the Federal Trade Commission, the Kellogg Company defended itself by stating it contained no more sugar that other products such as fruit-flavored yogurt or apple pie. … Continue reading "1979 : Kellogg Defends Itself Before Federal Trade Commission"
1998 : The Museum of African American History Renamed for Founder
1998 : The Museum of African American History Renamed for Founder
Mar 30 all-day
 On March 30, 1998, the Museum of African American History was officially renamed for its founder, Dr. Charles H. Wright. Source : Detroit Historical Society Facebook page. Visit the Charles H. Wright Museum of African … Continue reading "1998 : The Museum of African American History Renamed for Founder"
2018: James Del Rio, Former Legislator, Judge, Activist, Dies
2018: James Del Rio, Former Legislator, Judge, Activist, Dies
Mar 30 all-day
 James Del Rio, who was abandoned as a new-born infant and found in a trash can, who marched in Detroit next to Martin Luther King Jr., who served in the Michigan House and as a … Continue reading "2018: James Del Rio, Former Legislator, Judge, Activist, Dies"
2020 : When the Motor Stops (Detroit’s Response to COVID-19)
2020 : When the Motor Stops (Detroit’s Response to COVID-19)
Mar 30 all-day
 With Covid-19 spreading in Michigan, ad agency Doner, headquartered in Detroit since the 1930s, chose to send a message of strength and resilience to its city in the form of its new video, ‘When … Continue reading "2020 : When the Motor Stops (Detroit’s Response to COVID-19)"
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