Michigan’s First Black Police Chief & Madonna’s Birthday | August 16

Published August 16, 2024 at 6:00 AM EDT

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Today in 1965, George Grady became Michigan's first African-American police chief in Dowagiac, serving for 9 years. Today also marks the birthday of Madonna, born in Bay City, Michigan in 1958, widely celebrated as a pop icon.