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mackinac.org > blog > 2026 > the-story-of-saginaws-william-q-atwood-reflects-americas-promise

The story of Saginaw's William Q. Atwood reflects America’s promise

3+ day, 3+ min ago   (693+ words) By Michael J. Reitz This article originally appeared in The Detroit News July 7, 2026. As we celebrate America’s 250 years, consider the story of William Quincy Atwood, who was born into slavery but died as one of Saginaw’s wealthiest businessmen. Atwood was born…...

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mackinac.org > blog > 2026 > my-grandmothers-story-is-why-i-believe-america-is-worth-celebrating

My grandmother’s story is why I believe America is worth celebrating

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (581+ words) By Michael J. Reitz This article originally appeared in The Detroit News June 30, 2026 “Do you think America 250 is worth celebrating?” I and other attendees were asked that question two weeks ago while speaking at the National Civil Rights Conference, held this…...

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‘It doesn’t matter who is in power; power should be restrained in a clear way’

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (385+ words) The first half of the 1770s saw a meteoric shift in public opinion on both sides of the Atlantic, from an unquestioned confidence in the status of Britain’s American colonies to a widespread acceptance that it was time for the United…...