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Literature Talk
Literature TalkFelicia B. George uncovers how illegal numbers gambling became a lifeline in Black Detroit. Her book reveals the operators who, despite poverty and racism, created jobs and community solidarity through an underground economy.
Local history
Urban culture
Author talk
Community resilience
Author Event | Felicia B. George: When Detroit Played the Numbers
Burns Park
Literature TalkLiterature TalkFelicia B. George uncovers how illegal numbers gambling became a lifeline in Black Detroit. Her book reveals the operators who, despite poverty and racism, created jobs and community solidarity through an underground economy.
Local history
Urban culture
Author talk
Community resilience
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