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ATriple NightStrike of Elegance and Excellence at the 10th Annual Michigan Chronicle 40 Under 40 Against Detroit Despite the headlines and lawsuits, diversiAutomakers ty, equity, and inclusion are still pillars of so By Jeremy Allen EXECUTIVE EDITOR
many industries where there lacks representaBy Ebony JJ Curry tion from Black and Brown people. SENIOR REPORTER Among emerging fields where Black and Brown people have been historically excluded, Late Thursday night, Sept. the clean energy space is spotlighted. Spend14, a historic moment unfolded ing will surpass the $2 trillion mark this year in American labor relations as globally, according to the International Energy the United Auto Workers (UAW) Agency, and it’s a sector dominated in America union initiated a strike against by white people. Ford, General Motors (GM), and “Clean energy investment is setting new reStellantis. For the first time, Nicole Sherard-Freeman speaks at the Michigan Chronicle Power 50 reception. cords even in challenging economic conditions, the union took simultaneous highlighting the new action againstthe all momentum three major behind Deglobal energy economy,” The IEA action Executive Director troit-based automakers. Fatih Birol approximately said in a statement. “For every dollar involves 13,000 going fossil fuels today, almost UAW to members in assembly plants two dollars are invested in clean energy.” across Michigan, Ohio, and Missouri, who walked off troiters. The symbolism of Black beekeepers revitalizing niably commendable. By Ebony JJ Curry their jobs after existing labor contracts extheir city is a powerful testamentshe tobrings the resilience Amidstand the glitz glamour, theexposure event also showSENIOR REPORTER sureand cooker, you get to everyboth the and lived experience By Ebony JJ Curry pired at 11:59 p.m. ingenuity of our community. cased to thedirect diversity of talent within our community. From thing right now. That condensed period professional expertise necessary SENIOR REPORTER Shortly before midnight on As the night unfolded, we had the privilege of honParis T. Prichard, a forensic scientist pushing the boundn a breathtaking celebration of talent, determinafunds where they will create the most of learning about what it takes to make a Sept. 14, released a statement oring other outstanding individuals, each carving their aries of her field,city, to math wizards likeoperate Donnawell Laster, tion,GM and the unyielding spirit of Black excellence, a region, a state notwho just impact. Nicole Sherard-Freeman’s appointexpressing disappointment with own path to success. Clement “Fame” Brown, the cre-prepared and fo- to the immediate needs of a community the Michigan Chronicle marked its 10th Annual “Nicole is always ment as the incoming President of the the strike action,40despite ativeFoundation mind behind Thirteen cused Detroit’s Brand Name, 40 Under event offering Thursday evening. This year’s See 40 pageabout A2 needs long but UNDER being able40 to think on impact,” shared Hiram E. JackCommunity forThree Southeast what it termed an “unprecedented the prestigious Entrepreneur theof Year Award. soirée, drenched in the theme “All Black EverythingMichigan with received son, of CEO Real Times Media and pub- term and try to get to root causes, there’s is a significant moment for economic package” that included Brown’s commitment to empowering city through Gold Accents,” transcended expectations and essentiallisher the of Michigan Chronicle. “She has no better training ground for what I’m leadership and philanthroboth Black historic wage increases. Stellantis fashion and entrepreneurship has left an indelible mark. ly illuminated the golden gems within the true essence an uncanny way of simplifying complex doing now.” py in the region. Sherard-Freeman, with of Black excellence. Hosted by the charismatic duo of the year bigmaking deal,” said issues aand them relatable to evSherard-Freeman’s accolades are a tesoverof 30 years“Entrepreneur of tri-sector experience, will – that’s Andre Ash and Lynzee Mychael from Michigan ChroniBrown. “It’s always an honor toeryday be honored and isit’s people. She from the west side tament to her impact. Among her many take the reins in January 2025, becoming cle’s Finally Friday, the night was a triumph for the city a blessing to be in a room full of so many talentDetroit, and she has seen a lot and done awards, she has been named to Crain’s one of thealways most powerful Black women in of of Detroit and its vibrant community of young Black pro- ed, accomplished, like of me. a lot,that and look because that she is able to Detroit Business 50 Names to Know in Detroit’s philanthropic space.and Herpopular leader- people fessionals. I’mageeked. I started making and articulate selling clothes as a kid of different so- Government and the 100 Most Influential the challenges ship signals pivotal shift—Black women and I always knew would cioeconomic have a business, I community.” Women in Michigan. She was also listed groupsbut in our The evening sparkled with a golden promise as arewe increasingly stepping intothat rolesI that never knew it would be Detroit’s brand name business, among Detroit’s Most Powerful celebrated remarkable individuals from various walks shape the financial and social futures of DPD Chief JamesAxios White Says8Increased Her journey reflects the increasing Carla Walker-Miller so I take a lot pride like in the that our of business repof life. Among the honorees were the brilliant and vi- communities. entire In of a place De-factpresence Black women in leadership People in 2022 and the Michigan ChronPolice Presence resents ourofcity’s icle’s Power Culled 50: MostViolence Powerful African sionary co-founders of Detroit Hives, Nicole and where troit, most the pride.” residents are roles that were historically inaccessible Carla Walker-Miller and her revo-Lindsey But insert Americans in Metro Detroit. She holds a Timothy Paul Jackson. Their work has not only changed Taking home the Corporate Excellence Award was this kind of leadership in philanBlack, them. As a former Chief Economic to lutionary RECESS summit: Resilience & Equity ByOfficer Andre Ash thethelandscape of beekeeping and urban farming in De- is Dannis of Community Engagement at thropy not onlyMitchell, impactfulDirector but essential and Workforce Development for Bachelor of Science in Business and has in Clean Energy Sector Summit. DIGITAL ANCHOR ness district that had been the lifeblood of towards mending the wounds on graduate studiesinflicted in Organizatroit but also exemplified the transformative impact Barton Malow. for creating equitable change. the City of Detroit under Mayor Mike completed By in Ebony JJ Curry Sept. 9-11 at the Renaissance Center alsoFrom expressed disappointment in Black Detroiters and restoring a sense of bethe community. tional Development at Fielding Graduate Black professionals can have on their communities. Duggan, Sherard-Freeman has overseen “The Community Foundation’s foot“It is so important to recognize that there are young Detroit, Walker-Miller hundreds of SENIOR other REPORTER a statement, saying theand company A string of University. shootings longing that wasinso callously torn away in that resulted in billions of dolprint is aleaders seven-county in SouthIt’s ainitiatives history marred injus“Together we clean have created a social,entreenvironmental, across region the country, many that are born herebyin pain, Black and Brown investors, immediately went into energy contingenGreektown in mid-April left the past. lars in real estate investment and tens of Philanthropy, at its core, is about For many Detroiters, Interstate 375, or Michigan,” tice,nationally and economic and financial impact through bees,”gathered said Jackson. east LindDetroit.Sherard-Freeman I represent our shared. city and I devastation. tell people, More than preneurs, enthusiasts cy mode toeducators, protect itsand operations. both visitors and residents of When thousands of jobs for Detroit residents. funding change. Black women take I-375, has long been just another stretch of “So, it is the opportunity for greater The I-375 Boulevard Project is about more sey followed that sentiment with, “It is through our local 130,000 residents, primarily Black, were ‘Yea I’m a D-girl I’m from the west-side of Detroit,’” to discuss thehas possibilities of more The UAW branded the in- people of this bustling des- roles work, particularly her leadership This on in this sector, it’s they urban highway, concrete artery connectimpact a broader region that setsimportantly, thandowntown justleadership correcting historical injustices; partnerships and collaborative efforts that we exist ina around Mitchell expressed. “But more I’ve been able forcibly displaced. Families were uprooted, color becoming instrumental in the space – not dustrial action as the “Stand-Up tination in awe. One of of Detroit an these understanding howconnect resourcing different parts oftothe city. To some, it’s particular opportunity apart.” redefining the future. Itofwill overhere 28 in plus locations of 4.5this milhave experiences withingenerational an industry that Employment not many of Solutions wealth was obliterated, and Corpoa aboutbring Michigan, butmanaging allplants aroundthe the health world. just Strike,” focusing on specific shootings tragically claimed ration, Sherard-Freeman doubledThe the ores should be allocated in ways that bena mere convenience; to others, it’s an unredowntown Detroit to surrounding neighborlion honeybees – humbly speaking our movement has us, specifically women of color, have the opportunity to thriving community was torn asunder. Black women have long been at the “Hearing say how rewarding this conwithin eachpeople automaker. UAW the lifewhile of a popular andcommunities. be- gap that was ganization’s in four efit their They knowupon firstmarkable part of their commute. bridging the placed inspiredwas others locally, nationally, and even engage in and I’ve been the youngest personby inrevenue the room, forefront ofdaily movements for Howsocial justice, wounds inflicted I-375 run deep,years tran- hoods, ference means It means thatinternationPresident Shawn Faineverything. stated, “This loved security guard followreducing reliance on of federal funding by hand the barriers that exist—barriers to ever, there’s a deeper, far more troubling the city decades ago. ally to take on similar missions.” the only Black person in the room, and the only Sistah in education, and economic progress in their scending the physical barrier a freeway to at least will met keep our base goal, which is making Istrategy the companies ing a dispute with a patron. 21%. She also led the local workforce in- Today, education, to housing, jobs, toValley access. story founded beneath the of this seemingly the room, and I it’s really had to articulate the importance communities. Whether organizing penetrate the very soul of Black Detroiters. the resurgence of to Paradise Detroit Hives, a in pioneering by surface people feelItwelcome the nationclean organization energy indusguessing. will give our The male suspect allegedly leadership reflects vestment board, which consisted of over Sherard-Freeman’s ordinary freeway—a story of pain, displaceof showing up, giving chances when others won’t, and voter drives, running nonprofits, or adstandsbefore as a fleeing testament to the indomitable Lindsey and Jackson, harnesses This painful legacy can be traced back guard try,” she said. al negotiators maximum leveragethe power of urban beethis understanding. shethe steps into the 30Black business, labor,thrivnonprofit,shot andthe philanand the lastingbeing impact on Black Detroipersistent.” As in a trailblazing woman vocating for systemic changes policy, spirit ofhis Black DetroitersAs and enduring keeping to revitalize in ment, the Motor City. to the nation’s interstate highway program and flexibility in bargaining. And of the the scene, while female conference is aneighborhoods fulfillment start “This presidency of the Community Foundation thropic leaders appointed by the mayor. ters. issuestheir ing in a predominantly male-dominated industry, her work has often laid the groundwork legacy of Black excellence. This historic disTheir initiative not only addresses critical like of 1956—a program that aimed to connect if awedream. need I’ve to gobeen all in out, will. industry for companion is accused of con- Michigan, her influence of thewe energy for Southeast Her ability to connect large-scale initiato country fortifying connections for progress. Butisleadership in the philanThe tale begins inunwavering what nowcommitment Lafayette trict, once aher vibrant hub Black businessenvironmental but also provides valuable DPDfor Chief James White the butthe often did so at the expense Everything is onconservation the Itable.” Union cealing the weapon in bra. almost 40 years, and never felt welcome in the will ensureisthat the millions of dollars in tives with local is needs has set her apart in between businesses and communities undethropic historically beenDetroit’s domknown Blackhas Bottom—a neighes and culture, experiencing a renaissance education andmaybe employment opportunities toonce Black De- assector of marginalized communities. In the case of leaders have also indicated that industry until the last five years. I Park, want These incidents unfolded during an unseasonably grants the foundation awards annually every role she’s held. She played a critical inated by white men. The sector, despite borhood rooted in African-American culture I-375, it meant carving a path through the that harkens back to its glory days. The deadditional plants could target- and valued. people to feel invited andbe welcomed warm spring, leading to increased pedestrian trafficequity and are distributed with an eye toward role in securing more than $5 billion in being rooted in the idea of giving, has and history. Named after its dark, fertile struction of Black Bottom may have torn in future waves if negotiations heart ofreal Black Detroit, reinforcing segregaIed want them to be able to make great money and tensions in the densely populated downtown and access for Black Detroiters. estate investments for heightened Detroit, and long struggled with equitable representasoil, apart a thriving community, but the resolute remaingreat stalled. perpetuating create lives — generational wealth — andBlack Bottom flourished during the mid- tion, andher area. leadership inequality. ensured that thousands of But why does this matter of so entremuch? tion. That’s why the rise of Black women 1900s, nurturing the dreams and aspirations determination of a new generation solutions for our own community. So, it really Fain clarified the union’s stratFor one toand aptly recognize thefound harm adults youth in Detroit Themeansurge inBecause crime and the influxisis ofreclaiming visitors Dephilanthropy often theto engine like Sherard-Freeman inYoung, philanthropic of prominent Detroiters like Coleman preneurs and visionaries that is a future Black shoutand Brown people. egy: “I wantfor tous, givefor a major caused by such projects, it is vital to note that ingful employment opportunities. These troit’s downtown core garnered the attention of the Debehind the nonprofit sector, which in leadership marks a Detroit new chapter—one Joe Louis, and numerous other leglost legacy. We this industry, and we could define out could to therun thousands of members some of are the the planners behind kindsand of politicians transformative results troit Police Department (DPD), catching them somewhat turn drives many of the critical services where the needs of historically marginalends. But in the name of urban renewal in In the heart of Paradise Valley, Blackthis whoindustry.” are on the picket lines right those built them directlyand through that Southeast Michigan, com- that communities rely on. When leaders offBlack guard. are not only heard but projects the 1950s, ized this communities vibrant neighborhood was owned businesses are not just flourishing Housing Resource Helpline inneed now fighting for was all of us. Thewith keynote ByThe Andre Ash conference complete the heart of vibrant, populated communimunities in particular, to see repliatChief the helm of these philanthropic organiprioritized. systematically dismantled, erased from the response to the challenges that James White, ofoffering Police for the Detroit Police Debut thriving, diverse services, prodStand-Up Strike is a new approachranging from speakers and panel discussions ties—oftentimes to reinforce segregation and said: DIGITAL ANCHOR cated in the philanthropic sector. zations understand the nuanced needs of map, and replaced by a lifeless stretch ofrole as- residents partment, “We were caught somewhat flat-footed Sherard-Freeman’s new means ucts, and experiences that pay homage to the face in navigating the to replace to striking. Instead of striking all and federthe clean energy transition to local sometimes as of don’t a direct effort “I part really know if there’s better underserved populations, the likelihood phalt. right out the gate. By design we went into the spring she will be in charge of directing the Compast while paving the way for a prosperous complex system of neighborhoods. housing serplants at once, select locals will be al clearances that have allowed for or eliminate Black Homelessness continues to more clean than working for a city or preparation that will reach right places deployment, which isresources lessjazz than the mid-summer deploymunity Foundation’s significant While the residential areas bore the brunt resourcfuture. From clubs to soulthe food restauvices. The helpline provides a called on to stand up walk out energy investments and talks about how to plague urban communities, with a municipality,” Sherard-Freeman. dramatically increases. This isn’tfirst just But now, after decadessaid of enduring theand rants, ment, saw we say an uptick in violence that es toward communities that need them of this demolition, the heart of Black Bottom, the Black Press, and art galleries to single point of contact for peoplekind of ready that about writing checks to organizations on strike. This is our generation’s secure funding for individuals looking to break families and individuals grappling “Now, there’s a special scars of I-375, there is a glimmer hope warm weekend.” most. Southeast Michigan, particularly its thriving business center, remained largely fashion boutiques, this revival is breathing seeking housing assistance and answer to the movement that built deeper into challenges the space. of making with the you get Plans whenhave you been have unveiled the privilege of that serve Detroit’s community; on by the horizon. to White has theaters, been longclubs, underserved untouched. Detroit, Restaurants, and connects Chief attributes violence in Greektown to life into the verythe essence ofBlack what once made them withinthe resources our union the sit-down strikes of ends meet today’s economic cli“One of–in the reasons that’s important for me working Detroit. One of the ways that it’s about creating sustainable, transform this once-divisive freeway into a philanthropic efforts. This is partly bebars—the very places that brought Detroit’s they need. a combination weather conditions andcultural a surgesystemic in popthis of neighborhood a vibrant epicen1937. We told the Big 3 that Sept. is that Whether there really no catalyst. most community mate. it’swas struggling to Like Black the seeks city prepared theulation. Community change. vision that to right me the for wrongs of the ter. It’s cause many foundations are disconnected together—were concena resurgence that extends beyond 14 was theBrown deadline and we meant Support for the helpline comes Black and people in professional indusmeet monthly mortgage payments Foundation and for this role was by giving the communities they aim to serve. from past while heralding a new era of inclusivity “There something about Detroit. trated around Hastings Street, the epicenter brick and mortar; it represents thethat resurHe explained, “ We saw is numbers downtown we it. We gave the companies our ecofrom the Gilbert Family Foundatries, I had to prove myself again and again and or coping with soaring rental costs me exposure to so much in a compressed When someone Sherard-Freeman There is something about region that and community revitalization. of African-American culture inlike the city. genceever. of a spirit that refuses tothis be subdued. have not seen, People are emerging from COVID nomic demands eight weeks ago tion, which has pledged mil-like being a pres- creates conditions for Black women to again, I had themarket burdenmarked of all overperformance, period of time.$10 It was in a housing by steps into leadership, that gap narrows. Fueled by more than $100 million from Then, in a cruel twist of fate, Hastings lion over three years to fund the and there’s a Detroit feeling that in a post-COVID era… and it took more than a month to City we’re Councilman Fred Durhal shockingly high prices, a variety As aobliterated Detroit native deep ties to thetheInfrastructure Investment and Jobs Act the Street, too, was a fewwith years later, and with downtown and the to come get to the table.” III,venues representing District 7, reasons where Eastern See RECESS24 program. Wayne Metro Commuof factors contribute to thepage grow- A2 See NICOLE SHERARD-FREEMAN page A2 workforce and economic and other partners, this ambitious project making waycity’s for the construction of I-375. sectors, down withMarket all the resides, activities that going on, we saw told theare Michigan Chronicle, union is pushing for a comJulie Schneider 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 in for those in need, often serving as the first or second option City’s various housing services, ensuring that residents 17,000 jobs to Flint the for past To put it bluntly: Flint adjusted itscannot deployment plans. Rather thanover waiting By Ladel Lewis need can easily find assistance. after exhausting alternatives like staying with friends or four years — and helped itself create afford a second Trump presidency. mid-summer, they deployed officers in she the spring FLINT CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT family. Shelters offer a place to rest one’s head and a warm “The city and its partners offer a lot of great services more than 20,000 new manufacturWe know what he’ll do if he’s to address theelectsituation. meal, albeit sometimes for extended periods. For others, to help Detroiters with their housing needs, but don’t advisors have already ing jobs statewide. Vice President ed.they His closest As Donald Trump visited Flint The rise in visitors to the Greektown area is evident being unhoused means living in cars or makeshift outdoor mean much if people don’t know how to accesswritten them,” said a blueprint for a second Harris has a plan to build an opporon Tuesday, Sept. 17, our city had a in data from Placer.ai, a location analytics company settings. Mayor Mike Duggan. “Thanks to the efforts of our partners Trump term, called Project 2025, tunity economy where everyone has clear message:Mychael He failed us as presibecause of discrimination, but they specializing in visit trends and demographic insights By Foundation, would jeopardize our health awere fair also shot coming at success, so families The causes of homelessnessdent areLynzee as andgoing complex anddiverse we’re not back. and the generous support of the Gilbert Familythat because Black through geolocation-enabled mobile devices. From JOURNALIST to the right more and give Trump unprec- cannot just get by, butstuff. get ahead. as the individuals experiencingMULTIMEDIA it.Our In response, City of wesonow have a simple process to guide residentseven city has the been through some May 1-Aug. 27, 2022,people there was weredoing 1.3 million visitsWhen and housing resource and a growing number of programs to edented power and control over our She will lower costs for working Detroit has adopted a holistic approach to combat this issue. much, butthe instead of delivering for did Black people starttodoing things 655,000 visitors to Greektown, according Placer.ai. From days of the Greathelp Mithem.” daily lives. families — justThey like she took on Big “Providing services and high-quality housing tous,persons Trump reinyear, the these city? doing In the same period this numbersstarted increased to gration when thousands of Black Pharma to cap the price of insulin The Gilbert Family Foundation’s broader commitment extreme Project 2025 Trump’s at risk of or who are experiencing homelessness is a key our this area in the 1800’s. 1.4 million visits and things 670,000invisitors. families flocked to peatedly Detroit inleft search prescription for seniors. involves pledging $500 million to support projects agendaacross would raise costs on mid- and priority of the City of Detroit, said Julieand Schneider, Director citizens behind. He sold In the 1800’s thedrugs major thing that of jobs a better life,ustoout theevery pivAs Detroit’s downtown area continues to attract both She’ll continue bringing good-payDetroit over the next ten years, with housing initiatives dle-class families by almost $4,000 a of Detroit’s Housing and Revitalization chance heDepartment. got, passing tax scam they were doing in Detroit is they otal role they played his in the city’s residents and visitors,ing thejobs police department has impleback to America and boost experts have were being made easier forofcompanies to a significant part of their contribution. year. Independent that the leaders in fight against “This means focusing on building theit pipeline sup-heritage, cultural and musical mented various enforcement measures to the manage the indown manufacturing. She’ll crack that plans would send slavery. The Underground Railroad shutter factories and shipleft Michigan Notably, Detroit has witnessed a consistentwarned decrease in his creased portive housing and coordinating with the Continuum of Black Detroiters have an inpopulation. Notably, metal detectors have been exploitative and has inflation skyrocketing, add trillions on jobs overseas well before the recent pan- years, with the number of unhoused residents is the rootGreektown in thelandlords city to of deter Detroit steadiCare What on the a delivery of critical resources suchon as the emergency delible mark city. However, strategically placed throughout theto Federal set a this goalBlack to build 3 million to the deficit, and send our coundemic hit. Under his watch, more all of innovation thatnew you Ladel Lewis ly declining. In 2019, approximately 7,847 people were unshelter, rapid rehousing, and diversion prevention in recentand years, Detroitprohas expeillegal carrying of firearms. to cutlater.” housing costs for famGovernment Shutdown try into a recession as early as next homes than Michiganders —housed in- andWhen see coming entered community grams. It also means preserving and280,000 expanding affordable rienced significant gentrification, he the wasCity’s president, Trumpresponse system. have strategically placed at will key help points, “ And herthem agenda more year. He would cut “We programs spe- ilies. cluding 7,400 people here in about Flint In 2021,also about 5,687 people experienced housing options for Detroiters of all incomes and improving Could Mean which has raised concerns like Aretha tried to undermine efforts homelessness. to Chief White Black explains.entrepreneurs It Musical has been alegends deterrent for some, start their own small cifically designed to increase –the lostdisplacement their service jobs, and our state lost housing though offerings of long-standing Franklin, Marvin Gaye, and red the make our water safe drink. Every According to the City oftoDetroit, since thehome start ownership of the A Starry Afternoon with comprehensive and support some have testedbusiness it. If you arecut legally carrying a and unnecessary for stability Detroiters? and Blackthan 30,000 manufacturing available through the Detroit more Housing Resource HelpLine Black residents. Similar to a setting Motown sound emerged from Deyear, he tried to cut funding the decrease in the fiscal year 2019 to 2021, Detroit sawfor a 28% weapon and carrying a CPL, have a great day. If you’re that makes it hard to get new tape the Boys & Girls Club of jobs. and Detroit Housing Services Division within HRD.” sun, there’s a rising spirit, and Black water infrastructure program that owned businesses. troit, providing a soundtrack off the ground. for the Southeastern Michigan COMBAT A2 seen the turmoil I have under a businesses See POLICE PRESENCE Page A-2 His tax giveaways for billionDetroiters are reclaiming their placeSeewe civil rights movement and inspirrelied on inHOMELESSNESS Flint to rebuild our page In May 2023, the City of Detroit launched the Detroit may beMotown trying to erase aires thedespite wealthiest in theand city, the Americans challenges water system. He also appointed an Trump presidency and the progress ingTrump generations. Records, the past by andBerry his abysmal in worsened the racial wealth gap, unqualified partisan to lead the EPA made under Vice President Harris. posed by gentrification. founded Gordy Jr.,record was not Flint, but we remember. That’s why and west sides. time, these long after current doing nothing build wealth and who She hasour real plansphase and of a genreal just a record label but a symbol of claimed thatOver Flint’s drinking During theto Great Migration, so excellence important and thatempowerment. we choose the neighborhoods became centers of record trification. opportunity our families communities. of delivering for Flint resi- it’s Black was safe before it really was. thousands offorBlack from water future — and Vice President Harris’ Black culture entrepreneurship. His to the COVID-19 some of whom met when Trumpand failed us on jobs, our dents, “Black people wereshe coming to Dethe failed South response came to Detroit in search Donald However, as Detroit faced box econew way forward at the ballot pandemic killed economy, city churches in 2020 were and nomic decline and population loss and to ourHistorian health theJamon first she According troitvisited becauseour Black of jobs in disproportionately the booming automobile on Nov. 5. Black Americans forced Black- time with small business owners. he Black was president, he will Jordon resilience and in the city spoke here, black schools were here, and in the late 20th century, many industry. 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