NEWS & VIEWS

Dont let media scare you into selling your Detroit home so the can gentrify the city faster. —@detroithiphoplive, Instagram

We received many responses to Steve Neavlings’s cover story, “Black Detroiters are fleeing the city at an alarming rate.” Here are just a few.

Great article and research on past/current residents of Detroit. Born and raised in Detroit I grew up on the Northwest side and attended Mackenzie HS from 84-86. Moved to Romulus with my father and that saved my life. Currently resides in La Plata, MD after serving in the Air Force. Love your work and keep the articles coming. —Alan Hudson, via email

Detroit also lead the nation in rising values of Black owner homes. Report that.

The way the city is raising my property taxes but not building up schools I understand the desire to leave, but I refuse. I’m here for the build back and won’t be leaving anytime soon if I can help it! —@mrs.kerfluffles, Instagram

That’s unfortunate. I’m the complete opposite. I own and live in Detroit proper. It was very important to me that my taxes remain in the city of Detroit. We can’t make it better by leaving —@marquitarich, Instagram

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