The events that ensued on the 23 rd 28 th July 1967
Slide 2
Boiling Tensions From: Police Abuse Lack of Affordable Housing
Urban Renewal Projects Economic Inequality Rapid Demographic Change
Black Militancy
Slide 3
How it Started Police raided an all black Blind Pig at 12 th
St. And Clairmount Avenue where about 83 people were celebrating
the return of two Vietnam Veterans. Police then tried to round up
all 83 patrons. A frustrated crowd gathered outside and began
rioting once the last Police Car left.
Slide 4
The National Guard and 82 nd Airborne Within two days the
National Guard was mobilized. On the Fourth Day of rioting the 82
nd Airborne was called in by President Johnson to diffuse the
situation
Slide 5
Map of Rioting
Slide 6
Fatalities and Percent Black Most fatalities resulted from
Police and National Guard Fire
A peek into the Detroit Counter Culture During the late 60s
Detroit had a counter culture similar to that of San Francisco but
on a smaller scale. The Motor City Five (MC5) became the house band
of Detroit during this era. They were part of the White Panther
Party protesting Police Abuse and Inequality between Blacks and
Whites.
Slide 9
Interactive Timeline and Riot Video Interactive Timeline 1967
Riot Video
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The End Created by Phil Dugliss
Slide 11
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