Fisher Body Plant 21 renovation plan announced

[Tuere]

Sheffield's announcement of a Black Contractor was awarded the project was very inmature. I don't care what color the people or contractors are as long as the job is done with quality results.

I did not see the way in which she announced it so not sure if you’re commenting on that aspect, but considering the city’s history and demographics it is newsworthy that this is led by Black developers. It’s a positive when Black developers are also represented among major developers in the city. Not sure how that could be viewed negatively.

[Seven&wyo]

I did not see the way in which she announced it so not sure if you’re commenting on that aspect, but considering the city’s history and demographics it is newsworthy that this is led by Black developers. It’s a positive when Black developers are also represented among major developers in the city. Not sure how that could be viewed negatively.

Because their race means nothing. But because the majority demographic has one arbitrary aspect doesn’t mean you should promote business solely based on that aspect. It’s racebaity and only hurts race relations.

[Tuere]

Because their race means nothing. But because the majority demographic has one arbitrary aspect doesn’t mean you should promote business solely based on that aspect. It’s racebaity and only hurts race relations.

Race does mean something in our country and our city. It is part of our collective story. Your statement is not reflective of our history…or of reality. Again, acknowledging that it’s positive when we all participate in Detroit’s resurgence does not have to be this negative, uncomfortable thing. Since we know that it is very rare to see Black developers at this scale why not promote that to show there is opportunity for all. It helps push against the two Detroits narrative.