Episode 1459
Detroit's Icons: K-Mart & Donyale Luna | Mar 1
On this day in 1962, the S.S. Kresge Company opened the first K-Mart in Garden…
Michigan Minute · WKAR Public Media
March 1, 20261m 0s
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Show Notes
On this day in 1962, the S.S. Kresge Company opened the first K-Mart in Garden City, Michigan, marking the start of a retail empire. Also, on this day in 1966, Detroit-born Donyale Luna became the first Black supermodel to appear on the cover of Vogue Magazine, redefining beauty standards.