First I must apologize as I couldn't watch this all the way through. Are these people real? I thought this video was going to be a farce and I guess it is. I remember when he had busses round up the winos throughout the city to vote for him and were paid in malt liquor. Wish I was lying but I'm not. I remember when the people used to burn the town down every Oct.30. I see video now and the city looks like downtown Beirut. So happy to live in Jersey now. Detroit looks best in the rearview mirror.
Just the opposite, he was a polarizing leader during the an important time when Detroit needed a healer. His administration was one of the causes of the exodus and disinvestment of Detroit. Other cities including Los Angeles and SF had Black mayors that did not create overwhelming fear. Coleman Young is should not be remembered as a successful nor significant mayor but rather as a mayor who was instrumental in the decline of Detroit.
White people left in droves after the "67" riots, in additoion to the burgeoning black community. The riots were brought on due to white people racism and police brutality. So what do you remember the white people as? By the way i'm from detroit born and raised.
And for nothing more than Young's childish,petulant,self-righteous,racist bloodlust for "revenge" against Whitey than too many similarly hot-headed Blacks need to happen,because they still don't know any better.
15 children show up to his funeral, 1 son changes name to "Coleman A Young Jr" just days before the funeral so he can get the riches his father squirreled away all those years he raped the city. Joyce Garrett and his other girlfriends getting bogus jobs, the "Mugger Mover". I'm old enoght to remember going downtown on the bus with my Mom to Hudson's and the sidewalks on both sides of Woodward were full. Now you could roll a bowling ball down the street. Certaim people thrived, others fought rats
The whole state of Michigan is suffering because of long rooted hatred of Detroit since the rebellion in 1967. White businesses left the city fir the suburbs. Therefore, the economy would decline. When Detroit suffers, so does the state. Michigan foolishly neglected Detroit for years and now we've paid the piper (Engler). Detroit is the name that sells Michigan, not Troy, Livonia, Howell, Southfield. What major team bare their names?
The actor who plays Coleman Young is way to articulate -- the real Coleman young spoke so poorly that he had to hire a speech coach. In fact, I remember well what many Detroiters called him -- Mayor Mush Mouth.
Coleman Young's legacy to the city is the "soul" train. The people mover. It costs the city millions a year in the RED to operate. NEVER has it paid for itself to operate. Yes, the soul train to nowhere!
Coleman Young was more interesting than that POS. That plays like "You're arms too short to box with God" and would have been shown on Channel 62 at 3am.
I am a huge fan of Coleman Young I've even met his son, Coleman Young Jr. I went to the website and bought the entire video, it is very entertaining as well as educational. You can tell they did their research. The Bill Bonds character was hillarious. They should have shown that clip.
I'm old enough to remember old Coleman in his prime. He had the comedic timing of a Red Fox and the blunt eloquence of a Malcolm X. That was the worst Coleman Young portrayal ever.
I know a lot of people blame "white flight" for Detroit's decline, but why are white people essential to a great city? I think that a city can be 80% black and fabulous. Prove me right Detroit!
dlv, come on....I want the D to grow as much as anyone, I love going downtown, but you need a united city for this to grow, or this (and Philly) will continue to be the most segregated metro area in the country
100 times WORSE than Barry. D.C. is still mostly civilized and enough Humans can still live in it(Not like before 1950,but still....),whereas Detroit is totally DECIMATED because of Young the Dung.Hiroshima and Nagasaki were rebuilt within a few years after the bombs were dropped on them,and are upstanding,fine cities.Detroit? Continues only to regress,40 years after the Race Bombs dropped by Young and his ilk.
First I must apologize as I couldn't watch this all the way through. Are these people real? I thought this video was going to be a farce and I guess it is. I remember when he had busses round up the winos throughout the city to vote for him and were paid in malt liquor. Wish I was lying but I'm not. I remember when the people used to burn the town down every Oct.30. I see video now and the city looks like downtown Beirut. So happy to live in Jersey now. Detroit looks best in the rearview mirror.
iantripps 1 month ago
HE(!) ruined Detroit!
Ettrean 2 years ago 2
Coleman had the hardest job in the world. The racism was immense.
yonextman007 2 years ago
Just the opposite, he was a polarizing leader during the an important time when Detroit needed a healer. His administration was one of the causes of the exodus and disinvestment of Detroit. Other cities including Los Angeles and SF had Black mayors that did not create overwhelming fear. Coleman Young is should not be remembered as a successful nor significant mayor but rather as a mayor who was instrumental in the decline of Detroit.
beepeelow 2 years ago 6
White people left in droves after the "67" riots, in additoion to the burgeoning black community. The riots were brought on due to white people racism and police brutality. So what do you remember the white people as? By the way i'm from detroit born and raised.
yonextman007 2 years ago
I agree. Detroit is such a better place because of him.
beepeelow 2 years ago
the actors name is will smith.i worked with him at the motown museum,and he is a beautiful guy,and very talented
daylamont 2 years ago
The Nigger that ruined Detroit
gopconservative78 3 years ago 21
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Yes, that a good, thoughtful analysis. Forget the automotive industry, or government interventionism in the economy, or anything like that.
Retard.
AntonBatey 3 years ago
@gopconservative78 Detroit City council looks like a bad episode from the Planet of the Apes.
Mycterizian 3 months ago 2
i miss coleman young!!!
hitsville4ever 3 years ago
That's like saying I miss ignorance.
alexglauer 2 years ago
And for nothing more than Young's childish,petulant,self-righteous,racist bloodlust for "revenge" against Whitey than too many similarly hot-headed Blacks need to happen,because they still don't know any better.
SayNoToPC 3 years ago
15 children show up to his funeral, 1 son changes name to "Coleman A Young Jr" just days before the funeral so he can get the riches his father squirreled away all those years he raped the city. Joyce Garrett and his other girlfriends getting bogus jobs, the "Mugger Mover". I'm old enoght to remember going downtown on the bus with my Mom to Hudson's and the sidewalks on both sides of Woodward were full. Now you could roll a bowling ball down the street. Certaim people thrived, others fought rats
buhaj 3 years ago 6
Coleman Young was a CROOK!!! Coleman Young was a RACIST!!! Detroit is in the sad shape its in because of all the years of his "leadership".
RDuke888 3 years ago 15
The whole state of Michigan is suffering because of long rooted hatred of Detroit since the rebellion in 1967. White businesses left the city fir the suburbs. Therefore, the economy would decline. When Detroit suffers, so does the state. Michigan foolishly neglected Detroit for years and now we've paid the piper (Engler). Detroit is the name that sells Michigan, not Troy, Livonia, Howell, Southfield. What major team bare their names?
jwoozy 3 years ago 2
The actor who plays Coleman Young is way to articulate -- the real Coleman young spoke so poorly that he had to hire a speech coach. In fact, I remember well what many Detroiters called him -- Mayor Mush Mouth.
chrisman737 3 years ago 7
i cant wait til Obama same old racist crap we have had to put out with in detroit
spbpsch 3 years ago
The acting in this video is terrible. Nice job D-Bag
karrass99 4 years ago 2
Coleman young was a crook and a racist. Detroit will never recover from his terrible leadership. Only black racists like the jerk.
karrass99 4 years ago 5
Kilpatrick is no different, ironically.
damron13 3 years ago 4
Coleman Young's legacy to the city is the "soul" train. The people mover. It costs the city millions a year in the RED to operate. NEVER has it paid for itself to operate. Yes, the soul train to nowhere!
thegoosebrain 4 years ago 8
I AGREE
dawang1405 4 years ago
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fuck you! colman a young was the greatest mayor ever
TheChosenOne313 4 years ago
Coleman Young was more interesting than that POS. That plays like "You're arms too short to box with God" and would have been shown on Channel 62 at 3am.
detoth67 4 years ago
Who's more hated... Coleman A Young, or Orenthal James Simpson?
I'm taking all bets.
yankdini99 4 years ago 4
I am a huge fan of Coleman Young I've even met his son, Coleman Young Jr. I went to the website and bought the entire video, it is very entertaining as well as educational. You can tell they did their research. The Bill Bonds character was hillarious. They should have shown that clip.
DetroitWilliam 4 years ago
When did you meet him? I used to live with him, sophomore year at APU, and I've wondered how he's been.
I just read in the news that he's on the House of Representatives for Michigan right now.
calivinguy 3 years ago
I'm old enough to remember old Coleman in his prime. He had the comedic timing of a Red Fox and the blunt eloquence of a Malcolm X. That was the worst Coleman Young portrayal ever.
timwmartin 4 years ago 2
I know a lot of people blame "white flight" for Detroit's decline, but why are white people essential to a great city? I think that a city can be 80% black and fabulous. Prove me right Detroit!
dlv2278 4 years ago
dlv, come on....I want the D to grow as much as anyone, I love going downtown, but you need a united city for this to grow, or this (and Philly) will continue to be the most segregated metro area in the country
rosevea1 4 years ago
Oh how very right you are mayb447
Cvillefutbol09 4 years ago
"Get your white ass north of 8 mile"
rosevea1 4 years ago
Coleman Young was Detroit's Marion Barry. He ruined one of America's greatest cities.
mayb447 4 years ago 5
100 times WORSE than Barry. D.C. is still mostly civilized and enough Humans can still live in it(Not like before 1950,but still....),whereas Detroit is totally DECIMATED because of Young the Dung.Hiroshima and Nagasaki were rebuilt within a few years after the bombs were dropped on them,and are upstanding,fine cities.Detroit? Continues only to regress,40 years after the Race Bombs dropped by Young and his ilk.
SayNoToPC 3 years ago 6