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Ken Ura was an orderly at Detroit General Hospital in July 1967 when the unrest initially began and was called back again the next day to help.

In this interview Gerald Raines discusses his home life and education while growing up in Detroit, Michigan. He also details his observations during the first few days of the 1967 disturbances, including his time spent volunteering to assist the fire…

Tyrone Cunningham and his brother went to see the destruction on 12th Street when they heard about the unrest.

Daniel O'Brien recalls his experiences living along Eight Mile and witnessing racism and violence.

Clenora recalls watching the army patrolling her west side neighborhood. Also, she shares when she witnessed the death of a man who was running from a woman.