Handwritten on recto, "Negro Demonstrations & Riots, Mich. 7-67."; Typewritten on recto, "(DT10) Detroit, July 23--Police contain area marked by racial violence--A long lens view shows police sealing off both ends of a block in Detroit where racial violence occurred Sunday. Note the wrecked vehicles in background. Although checked here, the rioting spread to other surrounding areas. (AP Wirephoto) (FN11925F-P) (DT locals out)."
Typewritten on recto, "(DT31) Detroit, July 26-Prisoners await removal-Men captured in the vicinity of the loth Police Precinct in Detroit today peer from under garage door awaiting removal and guarded by an Army trooper. The Precinct buildings came under fire in daylight hours today and an Army force, using armed personnel carriers and tanks came to the police station. (AP Wirephoto) (h42207stf) 1967."
A press release from the Detroit Council of Organizations highlighting the discrepancies between the general perspective of the New Detroit Committee and "the mood of the Negro community"
This evocative color 35mm slide taken by artist Henri Umbaji King captures a striking moment during the events of July 1967 on Charlevoix Street, blending the innocence of youth with the heavy presence of military authority. In the foreground, three African American boys pause to glance back at the camera, their expressions reflecting curiosity and unease amid the turmoil. Alongside them, soldiers from the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division stand in formation on the sidewalk, their presence underscoring the severity of the unrest. In the background, storefront signs for Marshall Hardware Company, a record store, and a party store offer glimpses of the neighborhood’s everyday life disrupted by the events. This image juxtaposes the vibrancy of local community spaces with the imposing reality of military intervention, serving as a poignant reminder of the profound impact of the 1967 Detroit riots on the city’s people and landscape.
A press release from the Federation for Self Determination after the group did not accept grant funding from the New Detroit Committee after determining the terms of the funding unacceptable.
Various members of the Detroit Council of Organizations wrote to inform the New Detroit Committee that they were not affiliated with the newly formed Federation for Self Determination, in spite of the Federation's claims while the new organization was seeking grant funding from the Committee.
This vivid color 35mm slide taken by artist Henri Umbaji King captures a poignant moment during the events of July 1967 on Linwood Avenue, offering a glimpse into the tension and resilience of the time. In the foreground, a Black woman cradles a child, embodying the protective instincts and human vulnerability amid the chaos. Across the street, a line of eight White police officers, armed with rifles, stands as a stark reminder of the forceful response to the unrest. Behind them, the boarded-up facade of Linwood Sportland and another shuttered building echo the disruptions to community life and commerce. This image encapsulates the complexities of the 1967 Detroit riots, juxtaposing scenes of familial tenderness with the rigid posture of authority, and serves as a testament to the enduring impact of these events on Detroit’s social and urban fabric.
The New Detroit Committee issued a response to the Federation for Self Determination after the Federation rejected the grant funding made available to them and the Detroit Council of Organizations.
