Towns had pioneers of color

Mt. Clemens and Canton have traditions of strong black history that many aren't aware of.

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"Detroit often is recognized as being rich in black history, from the famed Underground Railroad to the latter-day home of the late civil rights icon Rosa Parks.
 
But the stories of Rickman and the Simonses are two examples of African Americans from the suburbs making significant contributions to their communities."

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