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57 years ago: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivers precursor to I Have A Dream speech in Detroit
Read full article: 57 years ago: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivers precursor to I Have A Dream speech in DetroitDETROIT Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. held the Walk to Freedom 57 years ago in Detroit and gave what would become the precursor to his I Have A Dream speech. MORE: Metro Detroit religious leaders fight for change in our communityOn June 23, 1963, a crowd of more than 100,000 people walked with Dr. King down Woodward Avenue. The Walk to Freedom ended at Cobo Arena, where Dr. King delivered a powerful speech -- a precursor to his famous I Have A Dream speech two months later in Washington. Part of Dr. Kings message was a dream of unity. Muirhead said she believes if he was here right now, Dr. King would be hopeful.
Parking, transportation for the 2014 Ford Fireworks
Read full article: Parking, transportation for the 2014 Ford FireworksTransportation - The Detroit People MoverThe Detroit People Mover (DPM) will operate from 6:30 a.m. – midnight. Parking violators will be ticketed, and in some instances, vehicles may be towed. Motorists will be ticketed for:Improper parking (vehicles within 20 feet from crosswalk; within 15 feet from an intersection, within 30 feet of a stop sign or traffic control device; and within 15 feet of a fire hydrant)Parking in designated zones, such as handicap zones (without proper credentials), fire lane, no parking zones or no standing zones. The Municipal Parking Department also will not enforce parking meters after 6 p.m. on June 23. Vehicles towed on Belle Isle will remain on the island.