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A city in decline
This city, the cradle of black culture in America, is best known to many tourists as a center for the automobile industry. In the early years of the 20th century, Ford production started here, and you can still see the iconic headquarters of General Motors. Like many Midwestern cities, it is a charming town with a mixture of classic Art Deco buildings and modern skyscrapers. Many great blues and jazz artists hail from Detroit, including Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross & the Supremes, and Aretha Franklin.
More recently, artists representing other traditions, including the likes of Eminem, Madonna, Alice Cooper and the White Stripes, have come to prominence.
The popular neighborhood of Greektown is where you'll find many Greek restaurants, small clubs, and a large casino. You can visit the Ford factory, several museums, and the Michigan Wolverines Stadium in nearby Ann Arbor, which is the largest stadium in the country. From a white majority in the 60's, the city is now 80% black and unfortunately has experienced a major decline, with a lot of crime and degradation due to institutional failures.
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