Felicia B. George is a Professor of Anthropology at Wayne State University, and the author of one of this year's Michigan Notable Books: When Detroit Played the Numbers: Gambling's History and Cultural Impact on the Motor City

George joined us to talk about her anthropological approach to the book, the 20th-century resurgence of lottery games in Detroit, and the role they played in the lives of Black Detroiters. 

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Felicia George, author of When Detroit Played the Numbers: Gambling's History and Cultural Impact on the Motor City 

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Felicia B. George is a Professor of Anthropology at Wayne State University, and the author of one of this year's Michigan Notable Books:&nbsp;When Detroit Played the Numbers: Gambling's History and Cultural Impact on the Motor City
George joined us to talk about her anthropological approach to the book, the 20th-century resurgence of lottery games in Detroit, and the role they played in the lives of Black Detroiters.&nbsp;
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Felicia George, author of When Detroit Played the Numbers: Gambling's History and Cultural Impact on the Motor City 
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Ever wondered why we call ourselves &ldquo;Michiganders&rdquo;? Or why we say &ldquo;pop&rdquo; instead of &ldquo;soda&rdquo;? Or, seriously, how many people need to be rescued from Sleeping Bear Dunes every year? That&rsquo;s why we&rsquo;re bringing you a new podcast - On Hand - to answer all your questions about what makes our state so special.
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