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Residents, activists discuss race, parks, and public space in Detroit

On a brisk Saturday afternoon a group of dedicated public space advocates gathered to discuss racial equity in Detroit’s parks. The event was sponsored by New Detroit and was a preview of its upcoming Just Lead: Advancing Racial Equity conference October 13-14 at the Detroit Marriott.  Saturday’s speakers included Pulitzer Prize Winning author Desiree Cooper, […]