Ken Coleman
@HistoryLivesDet
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Chronicling Black life in Detroit since 1991. [email protected] 313-551-1304 phone
Detroit, MI
Joined September 2016
On this day in 1984: @Detroitk12's high schools and some of its middle schools will start class 30 minutes later in the morning to address a rash of sexual assaults on girls going to and from school, according to Dr. Arthur Jefferson, district general superintendent.
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On this day in 1964: It is “Langston Hughes Day” in the Motor City. Hughes, a Black poet, became known in New York City during the 1920s, a period known as the Harlem Renaissance.
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More than five years ago, I wrote for @MichiganAdvance about legendary Lansing lobbyist Gregory Eaton. He is one of only a handful people who have attended every #SuperBowl.
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On this day in 1974: Eddie Kendrick’s "Boogie Down" is the nation’s top R&B single.
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On this day in 1986: Isiah Thomas of @DetroitPistons scores 30 points and dishes out 10 assists to lead @NBA Eastern Conference to a 139-132 win over Western Conference during league’s annual All-Star game. “Zeke" is named game's most valuable player. It’s held in Dallas.
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On this day in 1964: It is “Langston Hughes Day” in the Motor City. Hughes, a Black poet, became known in New York City during the 1920s, a period known as the Harlem Renaissance.
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On this day in 1984: @Detroitk12's high schools and some of its middle schools will start class 30 minutes later in the morning to address a rash of sexual assaults on girls going to and from school, according to Dr. Arthur Jefferson, district general superintendent.
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On this day in 1943: Billie Holiday performs at Club Zombie on the North End located at 8825 Oakland Avenue at Holbrook.
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On this day in 1964: Poet Langston Hughes visits Detroit, honored by city leaders
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On this day in 1987: Aretha Franklin and George Michael's "I Knew You Were Waiting (for Me)" is Great Britain's top pop song. It's only her second pop No. 1 single. The other was "Respect" in 1967.
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On this day in 1974: Hip-hop icon #JDilla was born James Dewitt Yancey in Detroit. Here's a North End mural celebrating his legacy.
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On this day in 1968: @MIChronicle columnist, night club impresario and local dance instructor Joseph “Ziggy” Johnson joins the ancestors. He was 54. Johnson was master of ceremonies at the famed Flame Show Bar and had been emcee at the 20 Grand Lounge at the time of his death.
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On this day in 1988: Isiah Thomas of the @DetroitPistons starts as point guard in today’s National Basketball Association All-Star Game. The mid-season classic is held in Chicago, Thomas’ hometown.
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On this day in 1984: @freep publishes the first column from Susan Watson, its longtime reporter and city editor.
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On this day in 1933: Historic state House member Teola Hunter is born
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On this day in 2006: The @RollingStones perform during halftime at @NFL Super Bowl XL. The game is played at @FordField.
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On this day in 1971: @DETROITNAACP, under the leadership of President the Rev. William Ardrey, denounce Detroit @Lions move from Tiger Stadium to Pontiac. Others include @UAW Vice President Nelson Jack Edwards.
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On this day in 1933: Teola P. Hunter is born in Detroit. Hunter will become the first woman to serve as Michigan House of Representatives speaker pro tempore in 1987. She will also become first woman to serve as Wayne County clerk in 1992.
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On this day in 1975: Homegoing service is held for Betha Gordy, a Detroit civic and business leader. She was 75. Gordy is the mother of Motown Records founder Berry Gordy Jr. The service is held at Bethel A.M.E. Church.
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On this day in 2006: @JeromeBettis36 of the Pittsburgh @Steelers, a @Detroitk12 Mackenzie High School graduate, plays in Super Bowl XL at @FordField. The Steelers win the game 21-10 over the Seattle @Seahawks and Bettis hangs up his cleats, retiring from the game as a champ.
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