Americans The Ugly
It’s called
The Motor City
Motown
Capital of the 20th century
Detroit
It’s now known for
1967 riots
2013 bankruptcy
Most dangerous city in US
Title 1 schools
Why?
People gave up
only seeing the negative
only seeing the color
only seeing “thugs”
I hear things
“Are you afraid to live there?”
“When I hear Detroit,
nothing good comes to mind.”
“I’m sorry your daughter lives in Detroit,
that must be scary for you.”
Americans, outsiders, ugly hearts, the downfall of this once striving city
I see
Hardships
Run down houses
Kids thirsty for more
Poverty
More importantly I see
Potential
Deserving humans
Loving parents
Faith in restoration
Positive change