50 Years On, Has America Learned Anything From The Kerner Commission? Listen Download Embed Share Share this on Facebook (Opens in a new window) Share this on Twitter (Opens in a new window) Share this via Email A federal soldier stands guard in a Detroit street on July 25, 1967 as buildings are burning during riots that erupted in Detroit following a police operation. ( - / AFP/Getty Images ) Produced by Amber Hall Hosted by Todd Zwillich Produced by PRI and WNYC