We Lived It

The proprietor of Detroit’s beloved Mr. Fofo’s Deli was known for his massive cakes, corned beef sandwiches and giving away thousands of free Thanksgiving turkeys. He retired in recent years. Then the novel coronavirus hit.

Anneliese Abbott and her family fill in as the music ministry when First Baptist Church of Otsego switches to virtual service. 

The story of a Norton Shores, Mich., woman also who lived during the 1918 flu pandemic. 

This is the We Lived It audio series. The Detroit Free Press and the Michigan History Center are collectIng audio accounts from the pandemic. We’ll feature Michiganders from all walks of life. Everybody has their own story to share about the COVID-19 pandemic. Submit yours by leaving a  3-minute telling at  313-288-0370.  And check out freep.com to learn  more.  

This is the We Lived It audio series.  

The Detroit Free Press and the Michigan History Center are collectIng audio accounts from the pandemic. We’ll feature Michiganders from all walks of life. Everybody has their own story to share about the COVID-19 pandemic. Submit yours by leaving a  3-minute telling at 313-288-0370. That’s 313-288-0370.  And check out freep.com to learn  more.