Detroit Connections

In the decades following World War II, Detroit became one of the nation's major hubs of African American organizing for civil rights, human rights, economic equity, social justice, and political power.[1] This work is evident in materials from the Broadside Press, Detroit Public Schools, and the Malcolm X Society, among others.

Arthur L. Johnson and Damon J. Keith, prominent both nationally and locally, were integral members of the movement. Through their collections, one can gain firsthand knowledge of the struggles faced and battles won.

[1] Rise Up North: Detroit, Chapter 3: Civil Rights and Black Power in Detroit.

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