Many Black Americans moved to Detroit during the Great Migration. But, due to discriminatory housing policies, Detroit's Black Bottom neighborhood was one of only a handful of areas where African Americans could live in the city. While it quickly became a vibrant neighborhood, it was later razed to make way for the construction of the Interstate 75 freeway, forcing residents to relocate.

Marcia Black and Lex Draper Garcia Bey from Black Bottom Archives joined The Metro on Tuesday to discuss the 10-year anniversary of the archive that has documented the history of Detroit’s Black Bottom.

More stories from The Metro on Jan. 28, 2024:

• The total net worth of billionaires involved with the Trump administration amounts to over $382 billion, which is more than the GDP of 172 different countries. We discussed how wealthy individuals are now influencing our politics, and how much of a change that is from past administrations.
• Being from Detroit has created a strong foundation for Emmy-award winning journalist and Fresh Air co-host Tonya Mosley. She joined the show to talk about her hometown and career.
• Detroit’s Adopt-A-Park program is asking groups like block clubs, churches, and nonprofits to become stewards of a city park. Executive Director of the Detroit Parks Coalition Sigal Hemy joined the show to discuss the magic of Detroit’s parks and what it means to adopt one.

Tomorrow’s question: Should the U.S. Government get rid of diversity, equity and inclusion?

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