1986: "Top Gun" soared into theaters, written by Michigan State professor Jim Cash and his former student Jack Epps Jr. Despite geographical distance, they collaborated to create a blockbuster. 2016: John Willie Jordan of Farmington, Michigan, received the Congressional Gold Medal. As one of the pioneering Black Marines, part of the Montford Point Marines, he symbolized resilience and courage amidst historical challenges.

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16 May 2024