Black Detroiters have been a part of Detroit’s greatest moments but have also had to bear the brunt of its worst. Too often those low-points stemmed from racist federal and local policies that disproportionately impacted the city’s Black residents. From segregation and redlining, to police brutality and the destruction of Black and immigrant neighborhoods, systemic racism has been a part of the city’s story since its founding.

This virtual tour will provide an overview of some of the most devastating policies and events in Detroit’s last 100 years, help attendees understand how our region’s past is still impacting our region today and provide suggestions on how allies can be part of the solution moving forward.

Tour discussion points include:

• Ossian Sweet House
• Birwood Wall
• Black Bottom and Paradise Valley
• Redlining and Restrictive Covenants
• Uprising of 1967

And much more...

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Recommendations: Have headphones or external speakers handy in case computer audio is inadequate. Ensure that your computer has a stable internet connection and use wired Ethernet connection if possible for the lowest chance of interruption. Change the video layout to active speaker view.

Photo of the Birwood Wall Courtesy of the Walter P. Reuther Library, Wayne State University