Driving Through Detroit

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There seems to always be heart-breaking, negative publicity concerning Detroit in the news. My African-American parents relocated here in the 60s, and a lot has changed for the worst, but there is still much to enjoy in Detroit like Eastern Market. When I graduate from the University of Michigan next year, I hope to embark on a teaching career that will have an impact on my community. While many people leave the Detroit, adding a different kind of problem to the city's compounding issues, I don't want to turn my back on the city that has given me so many fond memories, and my father a new start at life in the once thriving auto industry. However, perishing jobs tend to result in many hard-working families leaving the city and state. I really hope Detroit can make some much needed improvements and become safer for everyone.

6-15-2011 @ 12:03PM

MotorCityMama said...

Good luck finding a teaching job in Detroit, let alone the entire state of Michigan. You will find that the new charter schools in Detroit only pay about $30,000. Good luck paying off those U of M student loans on that one.

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