Chapter 14 and 15: The Vast Magnitude and Houses Divided

After reading both Chapters 14 and 15, what is one fact or nugget that you did not know but learned from these two chapters?

Chapter 11 Eight Lanes Down Woodward
Chapter 12 Detroit Dreamed First
Chapter 13 Home Juice

The author captures the sights and sounds of the 1963 Detroit Walk for Freedom in such vivid detail that you almost feel you were there. What fact surprised you the most about this historic march?

First, write a response to the question. Then, comment on at least two responses by your colleagues.

Chapter 8, 9, 10 - Of What Men

1. What similarities did you see in C.L. Franklin, Walter Reuther and Commissioner Edwards?

They were men who all walk very different paths, however, there was a common thread of civility to the plight of the black population in Detroit. Each walking the line of fairness and just, as not to stir those who opposed them, but enough to show their brethren they cared.

Chapter 6 Glow and Chapter 7 Motor City Mad Men

Chapters 6 and 7 focus on: Detroit’s bid for the Olympics; Martha Reeves’ rise to fame; and the men behind the city’s advertisement agencies. Which story held the most intrigue for you? Why?

First, write a response to the question. Then, comment on at least two responses by your colleagues.