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Charlevoix Street
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Eastside Line Charlevoix 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.