Events

“Detroit '67” by Dominique Morisseau

Next date: Mar 5, 2026 - click here for time schedule - English

The Marshall L. Davis, Sr. African Heritage Cultural Arts Center presents Detroit '67 by acclaimed playwright Dominique Morisseau. As the nation marks 250 years of independence, this compelling production reflects on the ongoing pursuit of liberty and justice for all.

Set during the 1967 Detroit uprising and underscored by the soulful sounds of Motown, Detroit '67 offers an intimate, emotionally powerful portrait of resilience and survival amid the turbulence of the Civil Rights Movement. The play illuminates how national unrest reverberates within the walls of a single home revealing both the fragility and strength of the American dream. Detroit '67 challenges us to honor the past while recommitting to the enduring pursuit of dignity, opportunity, and justice in America.