In May of 1925, Ossian Sweet, an African-American doctor, and his wife, Gladys, purchased a home in a predominantly white neighborhood in Detroit. They moved in three months later and began receiving threats. One evening, the home was besieged by an angry white mob.
This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.