Author Event | Felicia B. George: When Detroit Played the Numbers: Gambling's History and Cultural I

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

You may also like the following events from Ann Arbor District Library:

• This Saturday, 6th December, 12:00 pm, Drop-in Euchre Open Play in Ann Arbor
• This Saturday, 6th December, 02:00 pm, WAPUR: Washtenaw Area Pick-Up Robotics in Ann Arbor
• This Sunday, 7th December, 01:00 pm, Native American Dance and Cultural Program with Reg Pettibone in Ann Arbor

Also check out other Arts events in Ann Arbor, Literary Art events in Ann Arbor, Sports events in Ann Arbor.