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Loss, Reflection, and the Stories That Still Stay With Us
Some weeks feel heavier than others.
This was one of them.
Over the past several days, I experienced the loss of a client who was also a friend — and another close friend as well. Their stories have weighed heavily on my mind. At the same time, life has kept moving. Business has kept moving. And
History Loves Company
has kept moving too.
Running has taken a step back while I try to regain some balance. There’s been a lot of juggling all at once — personal life, growth, grief, and the daily work of building something that feels meaningful.
But even in a hard week, this project has reminded me why it matters.
The stories you’ve shared in the comments have been hitting deeper than usual. I’ve spent late nights reading through them, feeling the weight of the memories people are trusting me with. And more than ever right now, I’m grateful for this community.
If you’re newer here, you can explore the full archive on
YouTube.
This week’s stories carried that weight with them — from the uprising that changed Detroit forever… to Pontiac’s industrial backbone… to a home in Caro that now stands at the edge of fading.
We’re not chasing perfection here.
We’re trying to hold on to what matters.
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This Week in Motion
29,000 views this week across the channel.
Even in a heavy week, these stories are continuing to reach people — and the conversations around them are proving just how much these places still live on in memory.
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This Week’s Episodes
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7,500+ views
In July of 1967, Detroit became the center of one of the most significant civil uprisings in American history. What began as a police raid on an after-hours bar on 12th Street quickly escalated into five days of unrest that would change the city — and the nation — forever.
Watch Monday’s Episode →
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2,000+ views
For much of the twentieth century, Pontiac was one of the most important industrial cities in America. Long before malls and highways reshaped the landscape, massive factories powered this community — producing trucks, engines, and automobiles that moved across the country and around the world.
Watch Wednesday’s Episode →
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In 1905, William J. Moore constructed one of Caro, Michigan’s most remarkable homes — a solid brick residence built during a time when craftsmanship, permanence, and legacy mattered.
More than 100 years later… it still stands.
Premieres Friday at 6PM
Set Reminder for Friday’s Premiere →
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Bonus Stories & Community Voices
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Bonus Episode
For generations, Hudson’s was the heart of downtown Detroit — a place where memories were made, traditions were built, and the city gathered.
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Bonus Episode
“Meet me at the Casino.” For over a century, that phrase has meant something in Detroit — even if it never had anything to do with gambling.
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A Story From This Week
“I remember this well. Lived on Pingree between Linwood and LaSalle. Houses just across the street were on fire. I have a picture on my wall in my house of the burning houses as a reminder. Seeing tanks and armed troops moving through our neighborhood was terrifying.”
— Frank
This is why we do this.
The real history isn’t just in books or archives — it’s in the people who lived it.
And every week, more of those stories are being shared here.
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What We’re Building
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History Loves Company HQ
Historic office space is going fast
We’re continuing to build something real at History Loves Company HQ in downtown Pontiac.
Our largest office has already gone pending — don’t wait.
If you’ve wanted to work inside a historic building while being part of a growing creative, content-driven, and community-centered environment… this is your opportunity.
Ask about available office space →
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Support the Mission
Help us keep telling these stories
If these stories mean something to you, the best way to support the work is to stay connected, share the videos, and go deeper with us.
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Reply Prompt
What Detroit memory has never left you?
Hit reply and tell me the place, the street, the building, or the moment that still stays with you.
These memories are becoming part of the archive.
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