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Ossian Sweet and his home

Race, Death, & Justice in Detroit

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Program Room AB at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
History & Culture
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Retired Oakland Community College professor Dennis Fiems will share the high-profile case of African American physician, Dr. Ossian Sweet. Dr. Sweet was accused of shooting a ...

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Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History & Culture
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Seats Remaining: 92
Event Details:

Retired Oakland Community College professor Dennis Fiems will share the high-profile case of African American physician, Dr. Ossian Sweet. 

Michigan's Dark Places photo

Michigan's Dark Places

Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Program Room AB at Westland Public Library
Program Type:
History & Culture
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Return to the scene of Michigan’s most notorious crimes on this adventure in dark tourism. Using archival photographs, crime scene sketches, and documents, noted author Tobin T. Bu...

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Library Branch: Westland Public Library
Room: Program Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History & Culture
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Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Return to the scene of Michigan’s most notorious crimes on this adventure in dark tourism. Using archival photographs, crime scene sketches, and documents, noted author Tobin T.