Author Event | Felicia B. George: When Detroit Played the Numbers: Gambling's History and Cultural I
Schedule
Fri, 19 Dec, 2025 at 06:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
Ann Arbor District Library | Ann Arbor, MI
Join AADL and the author of When Detroit Played the Numbers, Felicia B. George, for an evening examining the history of Detroit and numbers gambling.Once an illegal activity, numbers gambling became a vital community resource and symbol of solidarity in Detroit's Black neighborhoods during times of racial and economic struggle. The book explores the lives of Detroit's numbers operators who, despite facing poverty, racism, and exploitation, provided employment and financial support for their communities. Through vivid storytelling, George links this underground gambling scene to key moments in local history, shedding light on the complex relationship between race, politics, and community resilience in Detroit.
Details: https://aadl.org/node/646498
Where is it happening?
Ann Arbor District Library, 343 S 5th Ave,Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
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