{"id":1716,"date":"2025-03-12T11:26:05","date_gmt":"2025-03-12T15:26:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.udmercy.edu\/magis\/?p=1716"},"modified":"2025-03-12T11:26:05","modified_gmt":"2025-03-12T15:26:05","slug":"honoring-alumnus-luther-keith-a-life-of-impact","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.udmercy.edu\/magis\/2025\/03\/12\/honoring-alumnus-luther-keith-a-life-of-impact\/","title":{"rendered":"Honoring Alumnus Luther Keith: A Life of Impact"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The University of Detroit Mercy <\/span>and CHASS <\/span>community remembers Luther Keith, an esteemed alumnus of the Communication Studies program, whose influence spanned <\/span>from <\/span>journalism <\/span>and<\/span> community activism <\/span>to <\/span>music. Keith, who passed away at the age 74 on March 5, 2025, was a pioneering journalist, a champion for Detroit\u2019s neighborhoods, and a beloved blues musician.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

A trailblazer in journalism, Keith broke barriers at <\/span>The Detroit News<\/span><\/i>, becoming its first Black sportswriter, later serving as business editor and assistant managing editor. He also founded the Journalism Institute for Minorities at Wayne State University, mentoring future generations of journalists.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

Beyond journalism, Keith founded ARISE Detroit!, a nonprofit dedicated to revitalizing Detroit\u2019s neighborhoods through volunteerism and community engagement. His leadership and passion for his city inspired countless individuals to take action.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

Keith was also known as Luther \u201cBadman\u201d Keith, a blues artist who recorded five albums and performed across Detroit. His music, like his work, brought people together and celebrated the city he loved.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

A visitation for Keith will take place <\/span>on <\/span>Thursday, <\/span>March 13, 2024<\/span> at Kemp Funeral Home in Southfield <\/span>from 5:00 \u2013 8:00 p.m.<\/span>, with a funeral service on Friday<\/span>, March 14, 2025 at 11:00 a.m.,<\/span> at Detroit\u2019s Fellowship Chapel. <\/span>The <\/span>burial will follow at 3 p.m.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

CHASS honors the legacy of Luther Keith, a valued member of our UDM and Detroit community whose memory will live on through the generations.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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