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The Jackson Home, originally in Selma, Alabama was a crucial place in the fight for true freedom for African-Americans.

It's been moved here to Metro Detroit at Greenfield Village in The Henry Ford, so that it can be preserved, celebrated, and the story told.

So I went to Dearborn and talked with the Curator of Black History at The Henry Ford, Amber Mitchell.

Dr. Sullivan Jackson and Mrs. Richie Jean Sherrod Jackson offered their home as a sanctuary and strategic hub for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and other Civil Rights leaders as they planned the marches that ultimately changed America.

From the Jackson's living room, Dr. King and others watched the "We Shall Overcome" speech by President Lyndon B Johnson… publicly backed voting rights.

The Selma to Montogomery March was planned there, and all of this culminated with the passage of the Voting Rights Act in 1965.

So get all the details. Why it's here. What's happening with the progress. What kinds of programming are they thinking, and of course, the importance of this work being done today.

More at the Henry Ford: https://www.thehenryford.org/visit/greenfield-village/jackson-home/

And you can find a full transcript on our website, Daily Detroit.

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On today's all-local Detroit podcast, three big topics:

01:36 - Understanding the direct impact of tariffs in a practical way

06:03 - Possible multisports complex coming to Uniroyal site on East Jefferson in Detroit

10:00 - Michigan and Michigan State are in the Sweet 16.

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On today's all-local podcast focused on Metro Detroit:

02:54 - Corn on the Corner's wildly designed bathroom (and fun vibes)

05:18 - Dearborn Inn preview, previewing a conversation ahead on the Jackson house at The Henry Ford

09:59 - Devon's visit to Lansing and how people act in public vs. private

13:47 - Haraz Coffee Midtown closed

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On today's all-local daily podcast with Jer and Norris:

• New Area Code: 679 is getting added to the City of Detroit and nearby suburbs in Wayne County due to the exhaustion of numbers in the 313 code.

• Ren Cen Tower Auction Price: Turns out neither of us had the coin for the $9 million price tag on the 21-story tower off to the side of the Renaissance Center. More: https://www.crainsdetroit.com/real-estate/renaissance-center-600-tower-lands-92m-high-bid-auction

• Wayne State Housing: Jer discusses an article in the Free Press that highlights that very few of the Wayne State students live on campus. Norris and Jer discuss that having a large student population in midtown would vitalize that area of the city and further contribute to the culture in the city. More: https://www.freep.com/story/news/education/2025/03/18/wayne-state-students-commute-for-a-mix-of-campus-city-life/82310609007/

• America's Best Pizza Cities: According to one list, Detroit is not number one. Rochester, New York is at the top of a recent list. Detroit should be higher, emphasizing the city's unique square pizza and the fact that several national chains originated in the area.

• Soccer: Detroit City FC is having a good season and the United Soccer League (USL) is considering a promotion and relegation system.

  • DCFC is looking to raise $10 million.

  • USL approved a promotion and relegation system. It needs approval from US Soccer (the Federation).

  • Jer and Norris discuss how all of this could improve and give opportunities to the City of Detroit.

  • Jer notes the Brownfield credits have been approved.

• Schedule Change Announcement: The Daily Detroit show will be switching from a 5 day per week format to 4 days per week format. To make the show better, but also give a measure of balance back to the production crew.

• There is a survey on http://wwww.DailyDetroit.com/survey and there is also content on Patreon (our Off The Record, Off The Rails podcast and a Discord community). http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit

We discuss the rise of Pickleball in Metro Detroit, as well as the auto tariffs that look to be coming.

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We get into the minor irritations of life in the digital age and in Michigan... starting with a shared grievance about the overuse of the term "hidden gem" to describe anything slightly off the beaten path (or even if it isn't), wondering how context and definition have been lost in a world of fleeting content.

We talk about politician's proposal to rename Lake Erie and their discussion about that leads into the challenges of misinformation and the media's role in its perpetuation.

Plus, a preview of the upcoming NCAA Men's College Basketball Championship. We talk Michigan and Michigan State, plus a debate about what makes a good coach.

Throughout the episode, Jer and Fletcher keep it real, relatable, and distinctly Detroit.

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On today's Daily Detroit:

00:33 - Discussion about legendary historic Detroit mayor Hazen Pingree and his legacy, as we also thank all the people who came out to Tocororo last night.

06:00 - We talk about new numbers highlighting recent population growth in Michigan and the importance of legal immigration

12:36 - Discussion about Pete Buttigieg not running for U.S. Senate in Michigan

23:56 - We get into our favorite St. Patrick's Day food and drinks

33:55 - We're working on an updated opening day guide

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Today's show is in two parts.

First, we have more details on the demolition of the old Southwest Hospital and cleanup of neighboring lots to make room for a new soccer stadium for Detroit City.

Good news to see some forward motion, even if it's still coming together.

Brownfield Plan source material on DEGC

Plus, Norris was at Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist's kickoff party and shares some of his thoughts on the race that's shaping up. I know it's early. Lemme know what you think.

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On today's Daily Detroit:

Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Tariffs possible impact on consumers

Rocket's Acquisition of Redfin

Road closures in Greektown

Business closings (Coffee Down Under and Zeoli's)

Street Beet Takes Over Bobcat Bonnie's spot in Corktown

ZaDarius Smith and Carlton Davis leave the Lions

Lions sign DJ Reed

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