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Old 06-20-2018, 12:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Pio1980 View Post
Strange for Detroit, but mebbe not.
http://progressive.org/magazine/aboa...bob-lo-island/
Sadly, the history of racial tensions in Detroit, like other cities, are not unique. The article you posted mentions "Black Bottom". Had both a uniquely prosperous and then a uniquely sad and rapid decline. Here's some info:

https://detroithistorical.org/learn/...m-neighborhood

Lafayette Park is still there, and that area is experiencing a bit of a revival. Its home to a number of Mexican owned businesses and restaurants. Some awesome places to go eat and hang out.
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