Stateside Podcast: “Passing:” The Story of Elsie Roxborough |
Stateside Podcast: “Passing:” The Story of Elsie Roxborough
Stateside
Michigan Radio
2022-03-24
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Writer and reporter Ken Coleman tells the story of Detroiter Elsie Roxborough, who was born into a wealthy, Black family in Detroit. But when she died in 1939, her death certificate listed her as white.
In 1914, Elsie Roxborough was born into a wealthy, Black family in Detroit. But when she died in 1939, her death certificate listed her as white. Her life was rich, curious and at times, troubled, all while attempting a sort of high-wire-act of living multiple lives, between cities and names and races. Today, we talk about her life, death, and everything in between.
Listen to the story (00:19:36) here. Download the story here.
Tags: Detroit, Elsie Roxborough, Ken Coleman, Michigan, Michigan Radio, New York, New York City, Stateside