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Tuesday, July 24, 2007

40 Years Later, Detroit Slowly Sees Renewal

40 Years Later, Detroit Slowly Sees Renewal
NPR audio:
Residue from the 1967 riots can still be seen throughout Detroit. Although some economic development has taken place, abandoned buildings and other signs of urban blight remain evident combined with a population that continues to decline. But newspaper columnist Rochelle Riley says a new Detroit is slowly emerging.

 



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