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Against Detroit Automakers
By Ebony JJ Curry SENIOR REPORTER
Detroit’s skyline tells a story. The Renaissance Center, towering over the city, By Ebony JJ Curry was meant to symbolize rebirth, a bold SENIOR REPORTER statement about Detroit’s economic future. ButLate for many Black Detroiters, it has long Thursday night, Sept. felt a symbol of exclusion—a 14, like a historic moment unfoldedgleaming fortress disconnected from theas commuin American labor relations nities that needed real investment. the United Auto Workers (UAW) Now, Councilmember At-Large Mary Waters is union initiated a strike against demanding a shift in that She Ford, General Motors (GM),narrative. and wants former A. Young’s Stellantis. ForMayor the Coleman first time, name permanently to the site, the union took attached simultaneous ensuring that the historymajor of Detroit’s first action against all three DeBlack mayor is recognized in the very develtroit-based automakers. The action opment championed nearly fifty years involves heapproximately 13,000 ago. UAW members in assembly plants (Left to right) The P&P CEO roundtable included moderator Dennis Archer Jr. (sixteen42 Ventures), Robert Riney (Henry Ford Waters sent a memo to Jared across Michigan, Ohio, and Mis- Fleisher, Health), Tricia Keith (BCBSM), Gary Towgow (Huntinton Bank), Sylvester Hester (LM Manufacturing), and was opened by Hiram vice president souri, who walked off their jobs of the The symbolism Black beekeepers revitalizing niably commendable. By Ebony JJ Curry Jackson (Realtroiters. Times Media, Michiganof Chronicle). Family after existing labor Rock contracts ex- of Comtheir city is a powerful testament to the resilience and Amidst the glitz and glamour, the event also showSENIOR REPORTER pired at 11:59 p.m. panies, urging him to ingenuity of our community. cased the diversity of talent within our community. From Young’s Shortly before honor midnight on contriAs the night unfolded, we had the privilege of hon- Paris T. Prichard, a forensic scientist pushing the boundn a breathtaking celebration of talent, determinabutions. “Our commuSept. 14, GM released a statement oring other outstanding individuals, each carving their aries of her field, to math wizards like Donna Laster, who tion, and the unyielding spirit of Black excellence, nity feels with a strong conexpressing disappointment own path to success. Clement “Fame” Brown, the crethe Michigan Chronicle marked its 10th Annual nection to the legacy of the strike action,40despite offering 40 Under event Thursday evening. This year’s ative mind behind Three Thirteen Detroit’s Brand Name, See 40 UNDER 40 page A2 the late, great mayor,” what it termed an “unprecedented soirée, drenched in the theme “All Black Everything with received the prestigious Entrepreneur of the Year Award. she wrote. She is pusheconomic package” that included Brown’s commitment to empowering the city through Gold Accents,” transcended expectations ing for his name to and essential- fashion and entrepreneurship has left an indelible mark. historic wage increases. Stellantis ly illuminated the golden gems within the true essence be incorporated into of Black excellence.theHosted by the charismatic duo of “Entrepreneur of the year – that’s a big deal,” said redevelopment, Andre Ash and Lynzee Mychael from Michigan ChroniBrown. “It’s always an honoristomore be honored and it’s and insurance. hoods. It’s why his company, LM Manufacthan hospitals By Ebony JJ Curry making sure future cle’s Finally the night was aundertriumph for the city always a blessing to be in a room full of so many talent“There is no great city that does not have turing, has taken an active role in developMary WatersFriday,generations SENIOR REPORTER of Detroit and its vibrant community of young Black proed, accomplished, and popular people that look like me. a world-class healthcare campus,” he said ing Detroit’s workforce beyond just hiring. stand the role Young played in shaping the fessionals. geeked. I started making clothes as a impact kid as selling he spoke on the that Henry “When we focus on community, we think The 20th I’m anniversary of Pancakes & and Detroit they inherit. and I always knew that I would have a business, but I Ford Healthcare is taking over the city of of the kids. We are part of the DPSCD partThe evening sparkled with a golden promise as we Politics set the tone for a year that deThe Renaissance Center was Young’s never knew it would be and Detroit’s brand name business, Detroit with its new developments in the hired overIncreased 15 kids to come celebrated remarkable individuals from various walks DPD Chiefnerships. JamesWe’ve White Says mands intentionality, accountability, answer to a city fighting for survival. As so Ifrom takeDetroit’s a lot of pride in the fact that our business rep-will have the en- back after their internships,” Hester conmidtown area. “Now we of life. Among the honorees were the brilliant and viaction. Leaders most influwhite flight drained Detroit’s tax base and Police Presence Culled Violence resents our city’sfinance, pride.” and vironment and space, and that’s going to tinued. This isn’t charity—it’s investment. sionary co-founders of Detroit Nicole Lindsey ential and industries—healthcare, businesses moved to the suburbs,Hives, he fought put Detroit on a level to really compete.” Timothy Paul Jackson. Their work has not only changed Taking home the Corporate Excellence Award was Keith emphasized the power of passion manufacturing—took the stage to engage to bring investment back. He backed the ByatAndre His wordsEngagement underscoredatwhat’s stake. Ash the landscape of beekeeping and urban farming in DeMitchell,that Director of Community when it comes to making an impact. “It’s in the kind Dannis of conversation doesn’t Renaissance Center as a way to revitalize DIGITAL ANCHOR Healthcare shapes from ness district thataccess had been theeverything lifeblood of towards mending theand wounds troit expressed but also exemplified thein to transformative Malow. all about impact, when inflicted you valueonit, justimpact highlight problems but demands soluBy Ebony JJ CurryBarton downtown, but disappointment what was meant be an also life expectancy to economic stability. De-Black Detroiters andyour restoring a time, senseand of bethe community. Black professionals can have on their communities. you need to put energy, pastions. The voices in the room were inescap“It is so important to recognize that there are young SENIOR REPORTER economic catalyst became an isolated corpoa statement, saying the company A string of shootings in troit’s ability to attract top-tier medical longing that was so callously torn away inwe sion into that thing,” she said. “What ably laying out blueprints for the future of It’s a that history marred “Together we have created a social, are born herebyin pain, injusrate hub. For went years, Black Detroiters lookedenvironmental, leaders across the country, many immediately into contingenGreektown in find mid-April left talent, create jobs, and ensure quality carethe past. is that we can get energy from each Detroit and beyond. For many Detroiters, Interstate 375, or tice, and economic devastation. More than and financial impact through bees,” said Jackson. LindDetroit. I represent our city nationally and I tell people, at the RenCen and something that cy mode to protect its saw operations. both visitors and residents of forwest-side its residents isn’t just Black, a necessity—it’s other. It’sBoulevard important for usis to push each I-375, has long been just another stretch of from The I-375 Project about more sey followed that sentiment with, “It is through our local 130,000 residents, were ‘Yea I’m a D-girl I’m the ofprimarily Detroit,’” Dennis Archer Jr., President and CEO wasn’t them. Waters, The built UAWfor has branded the who in- recentthis bustling downtown des- but a requirement forbeen growth. other as leaders have a passion for the urban highway, a concrete artery connectthan just correcting historical injustices; it’s partnerships and collaborative efforts that we exist in Mitchell expressed. “But more importantly, I’ve able forcibly displaced. Families were uprooted, of sixteen42 Ventures, led the discussion ly voted against review of the site, dustrial action aashistoric the “Stand-Up inabout awe. One of these The wealth interconnectedness oftination business, community tothe drive it.” There’s a reason ing different partsweight oftothe city. To decades some, it’s redefining future. It will connect over 28 pluswords: locations managing the health ofwith 4.5 milhave experiences within an industry that not many of generational was obliterated, and a the of two of disdidn’t mince it “hasn’t meant much Strike,” focusing on specific plants shootings isdowntown tragically claimedto leadership, andtoasunder. philanthropy why Pancakes & surrounding Politics has thrived for mere course convenience; tohim. others, an unre- of thriving Detroit neighborlion honeybees – humbly speaking oura movement has us, specifically women color,elected have the opportunity community was torn The behind Theit’s CEO panelists— to Black people.” within each automaker. UAW the life of a popular and the be- gaphas something Detroit has witnessed first-hoods, twobridging decades—it been upon about markable partKeith of their dailyCross commute. Howthatnever was placed inspired others locally, nationally, and even internationengage in and I’ve been the youngest person in the room, wounds inflicted by I-375 run deep, tranTricia of Blue Blue Shield, SylThe Detroit rejected a rePresident ShawnCity FainCouncil stated, “This loved down security guard followhand. Hester recalled wisdom passed the status quo. Every forum ever, there’s deeper, far Manufacturing, more the maintaining city decades ago. ally tototake onthe similar missions.” the Blacktroubling person inGary the room, and the only Sistah ina freeway vester aHester of only LM scending the physical barrier of to quest make Renaissance Center a hisstrategy will keep the companies ing a dispute with a patron. from his mentor. “It’s all about people. has pressed for solutions, demanded more story beneath the surface of this seemingly the room, and I really had to articulate the importance Torgow of The Huntington National Bank, penetrate the very soul of Black Detroiters. Today, allegedly the resurgence of Paradise Valley Detroit atalks pioneering organization founded by toric district amidgive redevelopment guessing. ItHives, will ourofnationThe male suspect Where they work determines where theystands fromasleaders, and challenged the communiordinary freeway—a story ofHenry pain, displaceof showing up, giving chances when others won’t, and and Robert Riney of Ford Health— a testament to the indomitable Lindsey and Jackson, harnesses the power of urban beeThis painful legacy can be traced back plans. Since reports about transforming al negotiators maximum leverage shot the guard fleeing live and howwoman they play,” he said. Detroit isspirit tybefore to engage in change. and the enduring and theCity. lasting impactpersistent.” on Detroibeing As a trailblazing Black brought an urgency toBlack the conversation of Black Detroiters keeping to revitalize neighborhoods in ment, the Motor to the nation’s interstate thrivhighway program the RenCen surfaced—including and flexibility in bargaining. Andproposals the scene, while his female a city whereindustry, work has her historically definedlegacy Torgow ters. issues ing in a predominantly male-dominated connected the dots between that reflected the realities Detroiters face of Black excellence. This historic dis-fiTheir initiative not only addresses critical like of 1956—a program that aimed to companion connect that portions if weinclude need todemolishing go all out, we will. of the is accused of concommunity identity, from the auto plantstrict, unwavering commitment to fortifying the connections nancial investment and community health. every day. The tale begins in what is now Lafayette once a vibrant hub for Black businessenvironmental conservation but also provides valuable DPD Chief James White the country often did lining so at the tower campus—residents, preservationEverything is on the table.” Union cealing the weapon in her bra. to communities the but storefronts theexpense neighborbusinesses and Detroit’s is unde“The health of the community really resides Park,toonce known as between Black es and culture, is experiencing a renaissance education andalso employment opportunities Black De- made Riney it Bottom—a clear that neighhealthcare ists, andhave public officials have that begun to act of marginalized communities. In the case of incidents leaders indicated These unfolded during anfor unseasonably in the things that we do each other,” borhood rooted in African-American culture that harkens back to its glory days. The deto preserve plants the structures. included a additional could be That targetI-375, it meant carving a path through the warm spring, leading to A increased pedestrian trafficstrong and he said. thriving citymay requires and history. Named after its dark, fertile heart of Black Detroit, reinforcing segregastruction of Black Bottom have torn letter from preservationists urging the city ed in future waves if negotiations tensions in the densely populated downtown financial backing, and that backing has soil, Black Bottom flourished during the mid- tion, and perpetuating inequality. heightenedapart a thriving community, but the resolute to consider adapting the existing buildings, remain stalled. area. to be reinvested intogeneration the peopleofwho live 1900s, nurturing the dreams and aspirations determination of a new entreandFain several residents stunned by the potenclarified the union’s stratFor one to aptly recognize the harm The surge in crime and thepointed influxisto ofreclaiming visitors tothat Dethere. Torgow the partnership of prominent Detroiters like Coleman Young, preneurs and visionaries tial of a to portion theirshouticonic skyline egy:loss “I want give aof major caused by such projects, it is vital to note that troit’s downtown core garnered the attention of the De-of between him and Hiram E. Jackson, CEO Joe Louis, and numerous other Detroit leglost legacy. asked council to ofconsider a historic out to the the thousands members behind Police Department (DPD), catching them somewhat Real and Michigan ends. But in the name of urban renewal in some of the planners and politicianstroit In theTimes heartMedia of Paradise Valley,Chronicle Blackdesignation This lines studyright would allow who are on study. the picket those projects built them directly through off guard. publisher, for S.W.A.G. (Students Wired the 1950s, this vibrant neighborhood was owned businesses are not just flourishing the Historic District Commission to review Housing Resource Helpline in now fighting for all of us. The By Andre Ash the heart of vibrant, populated communifor Achievement and Growth), a program systematically dismantled, erased from the response James White, Chief of Police for the Detroit Police Debut thriving, offering diverse services, prodpermit applications for any work within a to the challenges Stand-Up Strike is a new approach ties—oftentimes to reinforcethat segregation and said:investing DIGITAL ANCHOR directly insomewhat youth. “It flat-footed starts with map, and replaced by a lifeless stretch of as- residents partment, “We were caughtthat ucts, and experiences pay homage to the proposed historic district for one year. face in navigating the to striking. Instead of striking all sometimes as part of a direct effort toright replace children in the the community. arespring a sucphalt. out the Bypaving design we way wentforinto the pastgate. while aWe prosperous complex system of neighborhoods. housing serOn the otherselect sidecontinues are stakeholders and plants at once, locals will be or eliminate Black Homelessness to cessful company, and we make a lot of deployment, which is less than the mid-summer deployWhile the residential areas bore the brunt future. From jazz clubs to soul food restauvices. The helpline provides a supportive whowalk view any future called toresidents stand up and out plagueonurban communities, with and taking that and pouring But now, after decades of enduring ment,theand rants, sawprofit, we anwe’re uptick in violence that first of this demolition, the heart of Black Bottom, single thesay Black Press, and art galleries to point of contact for people plans forand theindividuals RenCen—even demolishing on strike. This is our generation’s families grappling into the community,” he said.is breathing scars of I-375, there is a glimmer of hope warm weekend.” its thriving business center, remained largely fashion boutiques, this revival seeking housing assistance and portions or all of it—as a viable path to answer to the movement that built with the challenges of making on the horizon. Plans have been unveiled to White Detroit’s transformation isn’t justmade about untouched. Restaurants, theaters, clubs, and connects Chief attributes violence in Greektown to life into the verythe essence of what once create jobs,–inthe opportunities, and cliaof flourishthem with the resources our sit-down strikes endsunion meet today’s economic transform this once-divisive freewaya combination into a thisbig investments—it’s about ensuring that bars—the very places that brought Detroit’s of weather conditions and a surge in popneighborhood a vibrant cultural epicening riverfront. During the council session, 1937. We told the Big 3 that Sept. they need. mate. Whether it’s struggling to of the ter. those reachextends the people who Black community together—were concen- vision that seeks to right the wrongsulation. It’s a investments resurgence that beyond members overwhelmingly voted 8-1 to deny 14 was the deadline and we meant Support for the helpline comes meet monthly mortgage payments past while heralding a new era of inclusivity need them the most. “The morethe you dowe for trated around Hastings Street, the epicenter brick and mortar; it represents resurHe explained, “ We saw numbers downtown that the historic review, with Council Member it. We gave the companies our ecofrom the Gilbert Family Foundaor coping with soaring rental costs and community revitalization. of African-American culture in the city. gence of a spirit that refuses to be subdued. have not seen, ever. People are emerging from COVID Angela Whitfield-Calloway being nomic demands eight marked weeks ago which has pledged $10 milin a housing market by the lone Seethat PANCAKES & POLITICS WDIV Jason chatstion, with Michigan Senator Elyssa Slotkin after a Detroit Fueled by more than $100 million Then, in a anchor cruel twist of Colthorp fate, Hastings andfrom there’s feeling we’re in a post-COVID era… and it took more than a month to City Councilman Fred Durhal lion over three years to fund the shockingly high prices, a variety Pancakes & Politics. the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Page A-2 See RENAISSANCE CENTER Street, too, was obliterated a few years later, program. Wayne Metro Commuand with the venues downtown and the reasons to come get to the table.” III, representing District 7, where Eastern of factors contribute to the growproject making way for the Julie construction of I-375. and other partners, this ambitious down withMarket all the resides, activities that going on, we saw told theare Michigan Chronicle, A-2 union is Page pushing for a comSchneider nity Action Agency manages the ingThe issue of people becoming un- Meagan Dunn aims to create jobs, remove barriers to ecoThis marked the final blow, sealing the fate hundreds of more people and, in particularly, young “It’s still very early in the process, MDOT is prehensive list of demands. This helpline, making it accessible to housed. of Black Bottom and signaling the beginning nomic growth, and reconnect the neighborfolks, teenagers that we hadn’t seen.” all Detroit residents. This initiative simplifies access to the See INVESTMENT Page A-2 Historically, shelterspage have provided a temporary respite of the end for Paradise Valley, the Black busi- hood with the rest of Detroit. It is a Responding step See UAW STRIKE A2 swiftly to the surge in violence, DPD for those in need, often serving as the first or second option City’s various housing services, ensuring that residents in adjusted its deployment plans. Rather than waiting for after exhausting alternatives like staying with friends or need can easily find assistance. mid-summer, they deployed officers in the spring itself family. Shelters offer a place toBy restEbony one’s head and a warm “The city and its partners offer a lot of great services Michigan’s school funding model JJ Curry to address the situation. meal, albeit sometimes for extended periods. For others, to help Detroiters with their housing needs, but they don’t disadvantages districts with preSENIOR REPORTER The rise in visitorsdominantly to the Greektown area is evident Black student populabeing unhoused means living in cars or makeshift outdoor mean much if people don’t know how to access them,” said in data from Placer.ai, a location analytics company tions, particularly in Detroit, Flint, settings. The fight for civil rights didMayor not Mike Duggan. “Thanks to the efforts of our partners because of discrimination, but2024 they specializing in visit and trends and demographic insights By Mychael Benton Harbor. BLAC’s with the Voting Rights Act.and Forthe generous support of the Gilbert Family Foundation, The causes of homelessnessend areLynzee as diverse and complex were also coming because Black through geolocation-enabled mobile devices. From MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST recommendations call for an instruggle ex-now have a simple process to guide residents to the right as the individuals experiencingBlack it. InMichiganders, response, thethe City of we people was doing some stuff. When May 1-Aug. 27, 2022,crease thereof were 1.3 $6 million visits and at least billion in School tends fartobeyond polresource and a growing number of programs to Detroit has adopted a holistic approach combatthe thisballot issue.intohousing did Fund Black revenue people start things 655,000 visitors to Greektown, according Placer.ai. From the daysaccess of thetoGreat Mi- them.” Aid and to adoing permanent icies that dictate wealth, help “Providing services and high-quality housing to personsof Black inyear, the these city? Theyformula, started doing In the same period this numbers increased to gration when thousands weighted funding which education, safety, and The Gilbert Family Foundation’s broader commitment at risk of or who are experiencing homelessness is a representakey things invisitors. this area in thebased 1800’s. 1.4 million visits and 670,000 families flocked to Detroit in search would allocate resources on tion.Julie Michigan is home to overinvolves 1.5 pledging $500 million to support projects across priority of the City of Detroit, said Schneider, Director In the 1800’s the major thing that of jobs and a better life, surpassing to the pivAs Detroit’s downtown area continues to attract both student needs. Universal early edumillion Black residents, Detroit over the next ten years, with housing initiatives of Detroit’s Housing and Revitalization Department. they were doing in ages Detroit is otal role they played the city’s residents and visitors,cation the police department has for children 0-3impleis they also states historically tied in to Black po- a significant part of their contribution. being were the leaders in the fight against “This means focusing on building the pipeline of supculturalpower, and yet musical heritage, mented various enforcement measures to manage the ina priority, as research overwhelmlitical deep inequities slavery. The Underground Railroad Notably, Detroit has witnessed a consistent decrease in portive housing and coordinating with thepolicies Continuum oftable Black Detroiters have left an increased population. Notably, metal detectors have been ingly shows the impact of early persist. The on the in is the root in the cityacademic of deter Detroit to recent years, with the number of unhoused residents steadiCare What on the a delivery of critical resources such as the emergency delible mark on city. However, strategically placed throughout to the Federal learning onGreektown long-term sucMichigan’s legislature could either counterparts. The adoption of7,847 these people expectancy itself and what we find, all of this Black innovation that you ly declining. In 2019, approximately were unshelter, rapid rehousing, and diversion and prevention proin recent years, Detroit has expeillegal carrying of firearms. cess. Yet, without significant policy dismantle these injustices or reinGovernment Shutdown laws would provide accountability no surprises here, is that homeown- shifts, see coming housed grams. It also means preserving andthem, expanding affordable rienced significant gentrification, Blacklater.” students willpoints, continue “We have strategically placed them at key “ force making this moment a and entered the City’s community response system. for employers and help close the ership, income, business ownership, to be In 2021, about 5,687 people experienced homelessness. housing options for Detroiters of all incomes and improving Could Mean which has raised concerns about Musical like Aretha deprived of the resources necChief White explains. It has been alegends deterrent for some, defining one for racial equity in the racial wage gap, but the political air quality, family structure, safety, housing stability though comprehensive service of offerings the displacement long-standing Franklin, Marvin Gaye, and the According to the City of Detroit, since the start of the succeed. and some have testedessary it. If toyou are legally carrying a state. for Detroiters? will2019 to pass such Detroit reformssaw remains are some of the most important fac- Motown sound emerged from Deavailable through the Detroit Housing Resource HelpLine Black residents. Similar to a setting fiscal year to 2021, a 28% decrease in the weapon and carrying a CPL, have a great day. If you’re Recent legislative actions threatThe Michigan Legislative Black uncertain. tors whether or not Black people are troit, providing a soundtrack for the Aand REVOLUTIONARY STEP TOWARD Detroit Housing Services Division within HRD.” sun, there’s a rising spirit, and Black to worsen these disparities. Caucus (MLBC) and the Black Lead-See COMBAT HOMELESSNESS page well or not in their commuSUSTAINABLE FASHION See POLICEen PRESENCE Page A-2 Detroiters are reclaiming their place “In 2020 we heard the phrase livingA2 civil rights movement and inspirIn May 2023, the AND City of Detroit launched the Detroit House Republicans hastily and ership Advisory Council (BLAC) TEXTILE RECYCLING in the city, despite the challenges Black Lives Matter, but do we really nity. So, when we’re talking about, irresponsibly ing generations. Motown Records, passed two approhave outlined clear priorities to what should Black people rally posed by gentrification. know what that means?” posed founded by Berry Gordy Jr., was not City.Life.Style. B1 address priations bills this month—House economic disparities. Pay and west sides. Over time, these behind? should be phase for policies current of gen- just a record label but a symbol of author Dr. Andre Perry, senior long afterItour During the Great Migration, Bill 4161 and House Bill 4162. HB transparency laws are among their neighborhoods became centers of that most directly impact the qual- Black excellence and empowerment. fellow and director of the Center for trification. thousands of Black 4161 slashes the state budget by top legislative goals, families as wage from gaps Black culture and entrepreneurship. ity of life.” “Black people were coming to De- almost the South to Detroit search Community Uplift at the Brookings However, as Detroit faced eco92%, gutting investments in remain a came pervasive issue.inDespite Institution. “IntomyHistorian new bookJamon Black Education According troit because Black churches were nomic decline and population loss of jobs comparable in the booming automobile having experience and Power Scorecard, I actually measure black schools were here, and in the late 20th century, many industry. Despite discriminaEducation remains a fundameneducation, Black facing workers consis- Jordon Black resilience in the city here, See BEYOND THE BALLOT the most important factors onSign life has roots that extend far before the its was Black businesses here,” said Scan the QR Code to Up for the Digital Daily Newsletter tion and segregation, they built vital pillar in the fight for equity. tently earn less than their white $1.00 Page A-2 brant communities on the city’s east Great Migration and will persist Jordon. “They were coming of course $1.00 See LEGACY page A2
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