Detroit civil rights activist Ron Scott dies

DETROIT – Civil rights activist Ron Scott died Sunday at Beaumont Hospital. Scott was recently the driving force behind the community activist group Detroit Coalition Against Police Brutality.

From 1976 to 1981, he was the host and producer of Detroit Black Journal, which aired on Detroit Public Television.

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"Ron Scott dedicated his life to the fight for civil rights and the pursuit of justice," said Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan in a statement. "While Ron may be gone, his legacy and work must continue. He will be missed."