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Adolph Mongo
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| Born | January 15, 1954 Detroit, Michigan |
| Political party | Democratic Party |
| Residences | Detroit, Michigan |
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| Occupation | Newspaper reporter, radio host, political consultant, podcaster |
| Website | Official Website: http://adolphmongo.biz |
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| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Marine Corps |
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Adolph Mongo (born January 15, 1954) is a well-known voice in Detroit, Michigan. He has worked as a political advisor, a newspaper reporter, a radio host, and a podcaster. As of August 2023, Mongo lives in Detroit, Michigan.
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About Adolph Mongo's Life
Early Life and School Days
Adolph Mongo was born on January 15, 1954, in Detroit, Michigan. He grew up in Royal Oak Township and went to public schools in Oak Park.
When he was a junior at Oak Park High School, Mongo was the managing editor of the school newspaper, "The Eagle American." This meant he was in charge of putting the paper together. He was the first African-American student to have this important role. In his senior year, Mongo also helped his school win its first state championship in track, where he earned special honors.
College and Further Education
In 1972, Mongo received a special scholarship for broadcast journalism. This scholarship helped him attend the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. He graduated in May 1976 with a bachelor's degree and special honors. Later, Mongo went to Wayne State University, where he earned a master's degree in labor history in 1999.
Military Service
After college, Mongo joined the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves. In 1978, he received a certificate in photojournalism from the Defense Information School (DINFOS). This training taught him how to tell stories using pictures.
Adolph Mongo's Career in Media
Working as a Reporter and Host
From 1978 to 1983, Mongo worked as a reporter for several newspapers. These included the "Colorado Springs Sun," the "Frederick News-Post," and the "Michigan Chronicle."
For seven years, Mongo hosted a two-hour radio show called "Detroit in Black & White." It was on 910 AM Superstation/WFDF. In February 2023, he started a podcast with the same name, "Detroit in Black and White." The podcast quickly became popular, with thousands of listeners for its first episodes.
Mongo has also appeared on TV shows. He was on the CNBC program "American Greed" and CNN's "Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown."
Expert on Detroit Politics
Many newspapers and publications across the United States have featured Mongo as an expert on Detroit politics. Some of these include "PBS," "The New York Times," and "The Washington Post."
He has also written columns for "The Detroit News" and "The Michigan Chronicle." Mongo is often a guest on local TV and radio shows, sharing his thoughts on current events.
Featured in Books
Adolph Mongo is mentioned in two books. He is in Tim Skubick's book, "See Dick and Jen Run" (2006), which talks about his role in the 2006 Michigan governor's race. He is also featured in Charlie LeDuff's book, "Detroit: An American Autopsy," in a chapter called "Mongo."
Adolph Mongo's Political Work
Early Activism
In April 1968, after the death of Martin Luther King Jr., Mongo organized a walkout at his school. He protested the school's decision not to let students leave early to attend a church service. During his senior year, Mongo was elected student mayor of Oak Park. He was the first African-American student to hold this position.
Working with Detroit Mayors
From 1984 to 1991, Mongo worked for Detroit mayor Coleman A. Young. He was the deputy director of public information, which meant he helped share information with the public.
Mongo also worked as a consultant for Matty Moroun. Moroun owned the Ambassador Bridge, which connects Detroit to Canada. This bridge is the busiest international crossing in the U.S.
Fighting for Fairness
In 1998, Mongo led a protest against the Detroit Medical Center. This happened after a supervisor at Sinai Hospital put up a sign that was not welcoming to all people. Mongo's actions helped lead to the supervisor being fired.
In 2007, Mongo worked to help three students who were wrongly accused of a crime. This showed his dedication to fairness and justice.
In April 2011, Mongo organized a boycott against a dinner held by the Detroit NAACP. He disagreed with the NAACP honoring a musician who had displayed a symbol that many people find offensive and divisive. Mongo believed it was important to stand up against such symbols.
Campaign Management
In 2016, Mongo managed the campaign for State Senator Coleman Young II. Young was running for mayor of Detroit against the current mayor, Mike Duggan. In 2018, Mongo was again the campaign manager for Coleman Young II. This time, Young was running for a seat in the U.S. Congress for Michigan's 13th congressional district.
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