The grand opening of Detroit's Ralph Wilson Park on the west riverfront will feature The Jacksons leading two days of music, food, and family activities on October 25-26.

Jacksons socially conscious album Rhythm Nation 1814, Armstrongs jazzy When the Saints Go Marching In and Nas debut release Illmatic are among 25 recordings being inducted to the National Recording Registry. (AP Photo)LOS ANGELES – Janet Jackson’s socially conscious album “Rhythm Nation 1814,” Louis Armstrong’s jazzy “When the Saints Go Marching In” and Nas’ debut release “Illmatic” are among 25 recordings being inducted to the National Recording Registry. The Library of Congress announced Wednesday that Labelle’s song “Lady Marmalade” and Kool & the Gang’s “Celebration” are some of the titles tapped for preservation this year. “The National Recording Registry will preserve our history through these vibrant recordings of music and voices that have reflected our humanity and shaped our culture from the past 143 years,” Hayden said in a statement. The library selects titles for preservation because of their cultural and historic importance to the American soundscape.

Police have been investigating the murder of 16-year-old Michelle Jackson since Jan. 25, 1984. Kennith Dupree is accused of rape and murder in a case that was one of the first taken up by the University of Michigans Innocence Project. Some of her family members were hearing details of her death for the first time and others were reliving it. A medical examiner report said Jackson was strangled to death and was sexually assaulted. Investigators said Dupree made a statement that read in part, girl was crying, Let me go. I remember I started strangling her.Jacksons cousin said they remember that day vividly.