The history of one man’s work during the Great Migration to create a cultural cornerstone for Detroit’s African American... Læs mere
Tells an engrossing tale of outside forces that shape racial and cultural identity, the importance of mentorship and friendship, and the lasting impact of an unstable and often heartbreaking family dynamic.
Tells the story of the Civil Rights icon and Black lawyer who fought racism and political oppression with uncommon devotion. The stories of Black lawyers and judges are rarely told. By sharing George Crockett's life of principled courage, ""No Equal Justice"" breaks this silence.
Linda Solomon met Aretha Franklin in 1983 when she was just beginning her career as a photo journalist and newspaper columnist. The Queen Next... Læs mere
A collection of autobiographical poems from the 2016-17 school year in which Jeff Kass worked as a full-time English teacher and a part-time director for a literary arts organisation and still had to supplement his income by delivering pizzas a few nights a week.
Explores the bonds of family, neighbours, lovers,and friends as they are tested in new environments. This collection of short stories offers a revealing look at how geography,memory, ancestry, and desire influence our personal relationships.
Presents a collection of short stories written by some of Michigan's most well-known fiction writers. This collection of twenty-two short stories serves as a... Læs mere
A comprehensive collection of essays on the long history of Detroit music by some of America’s best-known music writers.
Tells the story of the German-Jewish immigrant who rose from poverty to become one of the most influential architects of the twentieth century. Albert... Læs mere
Traces the history of the cemetery in nineteenth- and twentieth-century America, with a specific discussion of the art, architecture, and history of the cemeteries of Grand Rapids, Michigan.
A study of Ben Shahn's New Deal murals (1933-43) in the context of American Jewish history, labor history, and public discourse.