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TRAVELING TO BLACK MAJORITY-MINORITY CITIES IN THE U.S

BY FLOSSIN MAGAZINE

DETROIT, MICHIGAN

Amajority-minority city is a term used to refer to a city in which one or more racial, ethnic, and/or religious minorities; relative to the whole country’s population; make up a majority of the local population. According to the 2020 Census, of the 50 largest cities in the U.S. today, seven of them have a Black population majority. They include Detroit, Michigan; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Baltimore, Maryland; Washington D.C.; Atlanta,Georgia and Memphis,Tennessee.

Flossin Magazine will profile each of these cities over the course of our next several issues to find great Black-owned places to eat, Black-focused attractions in which to play, and Black-owned places to stay. We start in the Midwest with Detroit, Michigan.

Total Population

Total Population: 639,111- 77.2%

Black: 22.8%

White: 65.18%

Hispanic Latino: 6.2%

2+Races: 2.2%

Asian American: 3.3%

American Indian: 0.3%

Nicknamed the “Motor City,” Detroit has been the center of the American automotive industry for more than a century. It is the birthplace of some of the most iconic African-Americans in history including activists Malcom X and Rosa Parks, heavyweight boxing champion Joe Louis, music legends Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder and Michael Jackson and authors Alice Randall and Christopher Paul Curtis. It is one of only 12 cities in the U.S. who have four professional sports franchises and it will be the host city for the 2024 NFL Draft. It put the “Mo in Motown” and Detroit on the music map for all time.

Eat

Bert’s- Famous for their Saturday morning barbecue cookouts where slabs of ribs and sausages are smoked on a massive outdoor grill, Bert’s makes for a mouthwatering atmosphere. For over 30 years, Bert’s Entertainment Complex has served great food and preserved Black History. It is a center of Black culture melding live music with art and events that preserve the stories of Detroit’s Black past. bertsentertainmentcomplex.com

Willow- A swanky speakeasy with superb craft cocktails, its intimate setting is perfect for the grown and sexy. willowdetroit.com

Soul on Ice- 8867 Livernois Ave., Detroit; 313-646-4601; soulonice.com Dubbed the Detroit Drinking Den, Soul on Ice is a soul-food inspired bistro and lounge that also offers live entertainment throughout the week.

Kuzzo’s Chicken & Waffles- Pronounced cuz-oh, as referring to a family friend, it was founded by former NFL player, Ron Bartell. This chicken and waffle eatery is comfort food for the soul. kuzzoschickenandwaffles.com

Detroit Soul- has been a soul food favorite in the City since 2015. Operated by two brothers, they have two locations where their farm-to-table eatery style takes a healthy spin on classic soul food and boasts 90% of its ingredients sourced locally.

Joe Louis Southern Kitchen- a nod to Detroit’s most famous heavyweight champ, Joe Louis, this place houses some of the best Southern-style breakfast staples in the city. joelouissouthernkitchen.com

Petty Cash- Brings a swag, upscale vibe to Detroit’s Avenue of Fashions district with its craft cocktails and small and large bites. pettycashdetroit.com