Riot? Rebellion? Revolution? PBS Newshour examines the causes and impacts of Detroit’s Long Hot Summer of 1967 and the civil unrest that changed our community forever. Tune in to Detroit Public TV at 6 p.m. tonight as host Soledad O'Brien asks whether Detroit has addressed the underlying causes of the unrest.
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With the 50-year anniversary approaching, where does Detroit stand on issues of neighborhood revitalization, and economic opportunity and inclusion? The Detroit Historical Society’s Detroit 67: Looking Back to MOVE FORWARD project is convening conversations to help a community heal and build a shared path forward.
PBS NewsHour’s Soledad O'Brien joins the conversation, reporting from Detroit.