Coleman A Young, one of most notable people in Detroits recent history, his portrait sits in Detroit City Hall. Young was the first African American to serve as Mayor to the City of Detroit and was re-elected for a total of five terms. One of his many achievements was the successful integrating of Detroits disproportionately white police department during his first term in office
David was waiting for is new bride when we met. The newlyweds were married the day before and were about to set off on their honeymoon.
The arts community is thriving in Detroit and is know around the world.
"Enjoy the game and don't be a dick".
Detroit City FC are a community based football [soccer] club built around its fans in 2012. At the start of each season they march from their former base of Hammtramik [a separate city within Detroit] and pick up trash along the way. At the start of each match their stadium announcer reminds everyone to "enjoy the game and don't be a dick".
Detroit for many years was ruled by the car industry until it's economic decline which began in 1967. Here you see the city limit, the building on the right holds a portion of the administration side of the company and sits within the city limits. The left, which sees the majority of the manufacturing is situated in bordering Dearborn were tax rates are much lower.
David was waiting for is new bride when we met. The newlyweds were married the day before and were about to set off on their honeymoon.
"The Queen of Soul"
It's difficult to put words to how much love Detroiters feel for Aretha Franklin, everyone has an Aretha story about how she touched their life either person, stories of her or through her iconic musi.
Downtown Detroit
