Detroit is often broken into two camps: Downtown and the neighborhoods. At last night’s state of the city address, Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield declared she was investing in the latter.

Between cash assistance for pregnant moms, potential pay increases for city employees, new initiatives to help young people, and plans for more affordable housing, Sheffield signaled she doesn’t want to have two separate, unequal classes living in Detroit.

Donna Givens Davidson is the president of the Eastside Community Network and of the co-host of the Authentically Detroit podcast. She also was part of Mayor Sheffield's transition team. Givens Davidson spoke with The Metro's Cary Junior II.