in Detroit, in July of 1967, what happened was no less than

in Detroit, in July of 1967, what happened was no less than a guerrilla uprising.The Second American Revolution.

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In July 1967, Detroit experienced a significant uprising characterized by intense civil unrest and resistance from the local African American community against systemic oppression and inequality. This event has been described as a guerrilla uprising, reflecting the Philadelphia of discontent that had reached a boiling point. The turmoil symbolizes a critical moment in American history, illustrating the struggles faced by marginalized communities. Jeffrey Eugenides, in his novel "Middlesex," refers to this...

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