The author offers an interesting perspective on the deadly 1967 Detroit riot, which lasted for a week, and caused $50 million in property damages. The riot caused 43 deaths, and more than 700 individuals were injured in these senseless acts of violence. Locke traces the root cause of the rioting, and points out what occurred between the 1967 and the 1943 riots . According to Locke’s analysis of this tragedy, the 1967 riot was inevitable, and answers the question, “was this a race riot?”
In this well researched work, the author establishes a descriptive timeline of events, and examines how authorities handled the destructive situation. During this violent week in Motown history, there were reports of looting, deadly fires, and sniper activities. The riot caused a response from local, state, and federal governments. Locke takes an in depth look at the aftermath of the urban violence.
Locke explores how the media covered the event, and looks back at the comments and editorials authored at the time. The author does his due diligence to separate the facts and fiction regarding this unfortunate civil disorder. Locke offers his feedback on the conspiracy theories that arose, such as communist involvement in the planning and execution of the rioting. The author offers sound view points on the recovery process, and what was learning from the 1967 riot.
By: Hubert G Locke
Narrated by: Kirk Winkler
Length: 5 hrs and 36 mins
Release date: 09-05-17
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