Black Bottom was a predominantly African American neighborhood situated on the city’s near east side, just northeast of downtown Detroit. It emerged in the early 20th century and was named after the dark, fertile soil found in the area.
Grant funding from Detroit Pistons, Rocket Community Fund, and Knight Foundation supports initiative to bridge the digital divide and enhance park experiences for Detroiters.
Planet Detroit has been reporting on efforts to get Metro Detroit’s BIPOC families outdoors since we started. In honor of Earth Day, we’re proud to bring you this film documenting some of the groups that have emerged over the past several years.