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Black Muslims and the Police
Makes brief references to Detroit origin of the Muslims.
Detroit: Slow Healing of a Fractured City
Describes recent economic, and social developments in Detroit, emphasizing race relations and influence of Cavanagh.
The Black Muslims
Contents: Is It Really Hate Groups? p. 1; 100,000 Negroes Follow Muslims p. 1; We Don't Hate Whites p. 1-2; The Anti-Muslim Movement p. 1; -Muslim Movement Started in Detroit, p. 1-2; Will Muslims Lead 20 Million Negroes? p. 1-2; Will Muslims Join…
Brown Guinea Pigs, Handful of Brave Pioneers Risk Life, Limb and Livelihood in Fight for Democracy.
Pictures and/or text narrate stories of Rosa Parks, Autherine Lucy, Dr. Ossian Sweet and family, Orsel McGhee.
Brown Mayors: Unofficial Negro 'Mayors' Elected in Regular Polls and Often Function as Chief Consultants on Racial Affairs for White City Officials.
Included in listing is Detroit's Chester a Rentie, Mayor of Paradise Valley since 1939, whose "biggest drive has been against crime in the Negro area."
Fault, Dear Brutus
Describes lack of positive action toward solving problems which precipitated 1943 Riot.
Truce in Detroit
Assesses social climate of Detroit in weeks following the Riot.
Negro Bids for Union Power
Lists reasons for formation of Negro American Labor Council, and pressures within UAW for Negro membership on UAW Executive Board.
