South Florida Times writer visits hometown Detroit

A South Florida Times writer visits family in Detroit and remembers the lessons she learned from them, and the city itself.

Excerpt:

Detroit taught me a lot of things. Detroit taught me how to be proud and work hard. Detroit taught me how to fight and stand up for what I believe. Detroit taught me how to struggle and survive.

If you can make it in the “D,” baby, you can make it ANYWHERE!

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