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Detroit Gentrification Means ‘Forced Relocation’ of Black Seniors

Posted on June 11, 2015 by The Soul Brother

By Paul Kleyman Many Detroit residents are celebrating a new era of revitalization, as the city’s thriving Midtown is now dotted with upscale shops, restaurants and new construction. But Motor City, blighted with 83,000 abandoned homes, is also seeing the … Continue reading →

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Harlem Rents Are 90 Damn Percent Higher Than In 2002

Posted on June 10, 2015 by The Soul Brother

By John Del Signore Median rent costs in Central Harlem increased by a vertiginous 90% between 2002 and 2014, according to a report analyzing newly-released census data. Meanwhile, in Bed-Stuy, the median cost of rent rose 63% over the same time … Continue reading →

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Texas pool party incident raises questions about wealth and race

Posted on June 9, 2015 by The Soul Brother

By Tom Dart   Unlike Ferguson, North Charleston or Baltimore, no one was killed or injured here. This is an affluent, mostly white area without a history of serious racial tension. But the expressions of anger and the demands for … Continue reading →

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