Thursday, May 21, 2009
My Detroit pt2
The Brewster Projects at present is an eye sore, a part of the city a lot of people can't wait to be rid of. Always known as a rough neighborhood with a bad reputation, the Brewsters is typical o f most economically poor communities in most major cities throughout our country, with a few differences a lot of people may not be aware of or have forgotten. To my understanding Elenanor Roosevelt was instrumental in the building and establishment of the Brewsters as a place to live for the poor because of the contribution made by black servicemen during the war. Men like former Detroit Mayor Coleman A. Young, a black pilot, one of the Tuskeegee Airmen Mention the name "Joe Louis", and just about everyone with any knowledge of Professional Boxing knows who he is. Joe Louis Arena is named after him. But did you know that Joe trained at the Brewster Recreation Center? Or that Muhammed Ali( Cassius Clay), made a special trip to Detroit in 1964 after winning the Olympic Gold, just to visit Brewster Center ,Joe Louis' home gym.?
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