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Tag Archives: 1963 march on Detroit
GR Press Coverage of the 1963 March on Detroit & Washington
Our last post looked at the Grand Rapids Press editorials on the 1963 March on Washington, with the main editorial practicing what we name as a form of white paternalism. Today’s post takes a look at the GR Press coverage … Continue reading
