African American Cultural and Historical Museum
of Washtenaw County
A Touchdown for Equality
In 1890, UM student George Jewett changed history, becoming the school's first African-American football player and varsity letterman.
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The Promise of Parkridge
Designed by Architect Hilyard Robinson, Parkridge was built in 1943 for area Black workers following an unsuccessful attempt to integrate Willow Run public housing.
