In many ways, the Detroit Riots of 1967 represent a turning point for the city. At the time, few could see into Detroit’s future. Distorted memories of life before the summer of ‘67 offer a nostalgic glimpse into what the city was and a painful image of what it could have been. Recollections of the riots offer a chance to see the moments that tore Detroit apart, a city pushed to the brink by economic stagnation in a changing world, a hostile police force, and a downtrodden minority population.

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