Coleman A. Young (1918 - 1997) Last tributes Former mayor Coleman A. Young will lie in state Wednesday from noon until midnight, and Thursday from 7 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Museum of African American History, 315 E. Warren at Brush. The funeral will be held at Greater Grace Temple, 19161 Schaefer at West Seven Mile, Friday at 11 a.m. Rev. Charles Butler of New Calvary Baptist Church will officiate. Aretha Franklin will sing, as will the Greater Grace Temple and New Calvary Baptist Church choirs. The public is invited. Burial at Elmwood Cemetery is private. His family asks that donations be sent to the Coleman A. Young Foundation, 243 W. Congress, Suite 490, Detroit 48226. The foundation provides 50 college scholarships to Detroit students each year.

His life & times A timeline of Young's life. Intro to series: Modern legend for Motown Larger than life, he never lost touch with his roots. Editorial Metro Times Editor, Larry Gabriel, remembers Coleman Young. Politically inspired Poets, painters and rappers reflect on the life of Coleman Young. Incinerator lit a fuse for Detroit artists You gotta suck Coleman's world through a Hydrogen chloride straw. -- From the poem "Incinerator," by Ron Allen Forever Young Admirer and sometime adversary Maryann Mahaffey recalls a vital vision. Young the racist? (by Jack Lessenberry) and Fight the power: Was Young a racist? (by Desiree Cooper) The myth wasn't reality. Hizzoner speaks (quotes from the Mayor) and Rapper deifies cusser Coleman A. Young considered cussing an art form. Station art kept on track Despite setbacks, Young wouldn't be derailed in his plans for the People Mover stations. FROM THE METRO TIMES ARCHIVES: The MF is still In Charge A little more than two years ago, the man who will always be known as "The Mayor" gave the Metro Times his most extensive published interview after leaving office ("The MF is still IC, MT, Oct. 11-17, 1995). He told how he would have handled casinos, suggested a merger with Highland Park and questioned some actions of his successor, Mayor Dennis Archer. Editorial: A new beginning Coleman Young announces he would not seek re-election. (first published June 30,1993) The year in review: 1991 The year-end, wrap-up of a critical year in the Young administration. (first published Dec. 23, 1991) Young's machine unable to garner the votes Young's political clout is tested during City Council elections. (first published June 12, 1991) Beginning of the end for Coleman Young Controversial Proposal A defeated despite Young's financial and political support. (first published May 1, 1991) As easy as ABC? Young faces a new experience in his 15 years in office: a tough re-election campaign. This is a look at the mayor and the leading challengers to his bid for an unprecedented fifth term. (first published Sept. 6, 1989) Tomorrow On the eve (10/22/85) of his re-election to his fourth term as mayor of Detroit, Coleman Young spoke to the Metro Times about the future of the city he loves.