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“I was never fearful or scared. I knew God had me and my wife and children knew it as well so we just marched.”

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Kwame Kilpatrick

Kwame Kilpatrick served as the 53rd Mayor of Detroit from 2002 to 2008. Born on June 8, 1970, he became the youngest mayor in the city's history. His tenure was marked by challenges including the city's financial crisis and racial tensions, as well as his own legal troubles, which led to his resignation. more

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