upcoming events
Join us at the 7th Annual Detroit Festival of Books!
You're invited to a book signing with Dr. Felicia B. George.
🗓️ Date: Sunday 21, 2024
🕡 Time: 10:30 am - 11:45 am
📍 Location: Eastern Market, Shed 5 Detroit, MI
Don't miss out on this fun event!
We look forward to seeing you there!
past events
Chuck Stokes - Spotlight on the News
Channel 7 - WXYZ
Sunday, June 2, 2024
10:00 am
Dr. Felicia George discussed her new book When Detroit Played the Numbers: Gambling’s History and Cultural Impact on the Motor City with Chuck Stokes.
Click on the link to watch the interview.
DPL Author Series Presents:
Dr. Felicia George
Duffield Public Library
2507 West Grand Boulevard
Detroit, MI 48208
Saturday, May 18, 2024
2 to 3:30 pm
Dr. Felicia George will discuss her new book When Detroit Played the Numbers: Gambling’s History and Cultural Impact on the Motor City. “Playing the numbers” was a significant part of Detroit's culture and history, especially in the Black community. This book explores the intersection of race, politics, and social dynamics in Detroit's history, including how illegal numbers gambling evolved into a legal activity.
Following the discussion Dr. Felicia George will be available to sign copies of her book. Don't miss this chance to purchase a copy from Source Booksellers and connect with the author.
This event is sponsored by the Burton Historical Collection.
Listen to Dr. Felicia George on Marketplace with Justin Kramon
Communities were sometimes winners in the Numbers gambling game
https://www.marketplace.org/2024/05/13/the-numbers-detroit-gambling-game/
Join us for an Author Talk!
You're invited to an engaging evening with Dr. Felicia B. George and her crew at Next Chapter Books for an insightful discussion on her latest work, When Detroit Played the Numbers.
🗓️ Date: Wednesday, April 10, 2024
🕡 Time: 6:30 pm
📍 Location: Next Chapter Books, 16555 E. Warren Ave, Detroit, MI
Dr. Felicia B. George will delve into the fascinating narrative of Detroit's historical significance in the realm of numbers. Discover the captivating stories and delve deeper into the cultural impact of this phenomenon.
Don't miss out on this enriching event! Mark your calendars and join us for an evening filled with intellectual stimulation and literary exploration.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Next Chapter Books
with owners Jay Williams and Sarah Williams
Make sure to visit The Author's Corner blog to catch the interview of Dr. Felicia B. George by Dr. John Fea.
https://currentpub.com/2024/04/08/the-authors-corner-with-felicia-b-george/
When Detroit Played the Numbers
Book Launch
Source Booksellers
March 29, 2024
Conversation with Branden Hunter and Book Signing
Listen to Dr. Felicia B. George as she engages in a conversation with Jeff Milo of the Ferndale Area District Library. Mr. Milo hosts a podcast called 'A Little Too Quiet.' The conversation aired on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. Click on the following link to listen:
Dr. Felicia B. George was invited to take 'The Page 99 Test' by Marshal Zeringue. To learn more about the test and to read how When Detroit Played the Numbers fared, please visit:
https://page99test.blogspot.com/2024/03/felicia-b-georges-when-detroit-played.html
2024 Michigan in Perspective: Local History Conference
The 66th Annual Michigan in Perspective: Local History Conference will be held March 22-23, 2024 at Oakland University. Join Dr. Felicia B. George as she presents on Saturday, March 23, 2024, from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm.
2024 Michigan in Perspective: Local History Conference
Oakland University
Saturday, March 23, 2024
Presentation and Book Signing
Listen to Dr. Felicia B. George as she has a conversation with journalist and Pulitzer Prize winner Stephen Henderson on his radio show Created Equal. The conversation aired Monday, March 11, 2024, at 9:00 am on WDET 101.9 FM. Click on the following link to listen:
https://wdet.org/2024/03/11/new-book-explores-gamblings-impact-on-detroits-black-community/
